**Document:** SPMC&E Objection Letter
**Application:** 06/00729/B — Installation of uPVC windows and doors to front porch and basement to match existing and erection of a replacement entrance gate
**Decision:** Permitted
**Decision Date:** 2006-06-23
**Parish:** Malew
**Document Type:** consultation / representation
**Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/80907-malew-knock-rushen-house-scarlett-porch-replacement/documents/1221581

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# SPMC&E Objection Letter

## Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside and Environment

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FOUNDED 1938
REGD. CHARITY (IOM) No.391
PATRON: HIS EXCELLENCY THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
CHAIRMAN CHARLES FLYNN 31, FIRST AVENUE DOUGLAS
HON. SECRETARY MRS. M.B. CRELLIN CRONK ny GREINEY, GLASHEN CLOSE, BALLASALLA, MALEW

ON PLANNING ISSUES PLEASE REPLY TO:
S.P.M.C.& E c/o Glebe Cottage, Maughold, (via Ramsey) IM7 1AS
Phone 815748 Email: iankbleasdale@manx.net

Secretary to the Planning Committee,
Department of Planning & the Environment,
Murray House,
DOUGLAS

Dear Ms. Callow,
SPMC&E VIEWS ON APPLICATIONS from WEEKLY LIST 2006/18-- List dated 11/05/06
As sent Date of this response --12/05/06

### Sheet 1

Knock Rushen House – an important early Manx mansion – was spoilt years ago by the installation of unsuitable uPVC windows. The one now proposed for the Porch will stand out as being *better* than the others!
Not so sure about the new gates. Hansom metal ones (wrought iron?) are to be replaced by a quirky timber creation involving a mock ship’s-wheel. Rather gimmicky for such a prestigious house.

The cottage at the very top of this narrow cul-de-sac, way down below the main road. It is a tight fit among the contours but quite spacious in relation to other dwellings. No objection.

With the dreadful decline in farming now manifesting itself, we ought to be pleased when someone is prepared to take over the stewardship of former agricultural land and maintain it as garden, orchard or similar. We feel regret that this entrepreneur has been charged £53 for doing good. Planning Applications for such changes of use as this should not be pursued. They could be held as being “not material”.

A straight replacement – surely this should be P.D. and not charged for? The Department should not be hounding residents just in the quest for Planning Fees.

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*Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).*
*Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/80907-malew-knock-rushen-house-scarlett-porch-replacement/documents/1221581*