Refusal Notice 12/00736/B
Town and Country Planning Act 1999
Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005
Penketh - Millar 23 West Quay Ramsey Isle Of Man IM8 1DL
In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the Department of Infrastructure does hereby REFUSE the following application made on behalf of:
Name: Mr & Mrs Juan Kniveton Proposal: Alterations and erection of extensions to dwelling (amendment to PA 08/02275/B) at: Boodee Beg Bride Road Bride Isle Of Man IM7 4AF
which was considered on 28th June 2012, for the reasons set out below.
Date of Issue: 29th June 2012
Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas
Mrs C Dudley Deputy Secretary to the Planning Committee
Reason(S) For Refusal:
- The proposal, in its entirety, would more than double the massing and externally measured floor space of the existing property and as such far surpass the generally recognised optimum figure increase of 50% provisioned in Housing Policy 15 in the Isle of Man Strategic Plan. The increase in mass, in conjunction with the proposed design of the extension on the south-east side elevation does not respect the proportion form and appearance of the existing property - from the public highway or up close. As such, the proposal does not comply with the provisions in Housing Policy 15 and 16 in the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 and therefore should be refused.
- By way of substantial increase in visual appearance as viewed from the public highway (as approaching from Ramsey), the dwelling would become more prominent on the landscape designated as an Area of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance, and therefore would not enhance the character or quality of the landscape. As such, the proposal is contrary to the provisions in Environment Policy 2 in the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 and therefore should be refused.
- By way of nearly doubling the proportion of the front elevation of the dwelling as viewed from the public highway, the proposed creation of two different sized gable-ends on the rear elevation, and the creation of a gable-end side extension on the north-west side elevation, the extensions do not maintain the character of the original form. As such, the proposal is contrary to the provisions in Policy 3 in Planning Circular 3/91 and therefore should be refused.
This decision was made by a Senior Planning Officer in accordance with the authority delegated to them 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/transport/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.
