Planning Refusal Notice 08/02346/B
Town and Country Planning Act 1999
Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005
M P Associates Ltd 12 Strathallan Crescent Douglas Isle of Man IM2 4NR
In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the Department of Local Government and the Environment does hereby REFUSE the following application made on behalf of:
Name: Quay House Limited Proposal: Demolition of existing building and erection of new dwelling at: 15 North Quay Douglas Isle of Man IM1 4LE
which was considered on 19th March 2009, for the reasons set out below.
Date of Issue: 24th March 2009
Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas
Deputy Secretary to the Planning Committee
Reason(S) For Refusal:
- The proposed redevelopment of the site would be contrary to Policy CA/6 of Planning Policy Statement 1/01 and Environment Policies 35 and 39 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 in that no proper assessment has been carried out to assess the merits/justification for the demolition of the existing building. It is considered that the demolition of the existing building would adversely affect the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
- The proposed development would be contrary to General Policy 2 and Environment Policy 35 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 and Planning Policy Statement 1/01 by reason of its height, design, massing and external appearance in that it would introduce a prominent and incongruous development within the streetscene which would not preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and would be detrimental to the visual amenities of the locality.
This decision was made by the Acting Senior Planning Officer in accordance with the authority delegated to him under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005.
Guidance Note
The decision contained in this notice does not become final until either;
- The time for requesting an appeal has expired; or
- Any appeal has been determined;
Whichever is the later.
Any appeal against this decision must be in writing and must be received by this Department within 21 days of the date of this notice.
A form and guidance notes are available from either the Planning Office, Tel 685950, or to download from the Department’s website www.gov.im/dlge/planning/plan/applications/decision.xml
A copy of the Officer’s report, which led to this decision, is attached for reference. This report, together with correspondence relative to the application, is available for inspection by anyone wishing to view it at the Department.
