**Document:** Refusal Decision Notice
**Application:** 08/00706/A — Approval in principle to erect a detached dwelling within grounds of
**Decision:** Refused
**Decision Date:** 2008-07-04
**Parish:** Malew
**Document Type:** decision / decision_notice
**Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/85392-malew-knock-rushen-house-dwelling/documents/1235263

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# Refusal Decision Notice

## Town and Country Planning Act 1999

## Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005

Mr & Mrs Crossley - Meates
Knock Rushen House
Scarlett
Castletown
Isle Of Man
IM9 1TA

In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the PLANNING COMMITTEE of the Department of Local Government and the Environment does hereby REFUSE the following application made on behalf of:

**Name:** Mr & Mrs Crossley - Meates
**Proposal:** Approval in principle to erect a detached dwelling within grounds of
at:
Knock Rushen House
Scarlett
Castletown
Isle Of Man
IM9 1TA

which was considered on 3rd July 2008, for the reasons set out below.

**Date of Issue:** 4th July 2008

Murray House
Mount Havelock
Douglas

## Reason(S) For Refusal:

1. The erection of a further dwelling within the curtilage of Knock Rushen House would reduce the amount of amenity space for and the landscaped setting of Knock Rushen House, resulting in a detrimental impact on the appearance, character and setting of the main dwelling, and its contribution to the streetscene.

This decision was made by the Planning Committee constituted in accordance with Article 3(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005.

## Guidance Note

The decision contained in this notice does not become final until either;

- $\quad$ 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.

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*Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/85392-malew-knock-rushen-house-dwelling/documents/1235263*