Decision Notice
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1999 The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019
In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act, and subordinate Orders and Regulations, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined to REFUSE an application by Mr Neil Caine, Ref 24/91296/B, for the Construction of replacement patio as part of flood protection works (Retrospective) at 2 Victoria Terrace Glen Road Laxey Isle Of Man IM4 7AW for the following reason(s):
- The proposal in terms of its height, proximity and design would adversely impact the residential amenities of the occupants of Nrs 1 and 3 Victoria Terrace resulting in an unacceptable level of overlooking resulting in a loss of privacy and having an overbearing impact upon their outlooks contrary to General Policy 2 of the IOM Strategic Plan 2016 and the Residential Design Guide 2021.
Date of Issue: 22nd December 2025
A MORGAN Interim Director of Planning and Building Control
Guidance Note
This decision was made by the Planning Committee in accordance with the authority delegated to it.
This decision refers only to that applied for under the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and its subordinate legislation.
A copy of the Officer’s report and any correspondence which informed the assessment and decision is available to view on the Government’s website (via https://pbc.gov.im/online-applications/)
A determination to refuse planning approval does not have effect —
- • if an appeal is submitted until the appeal is determined or withdrawn; or
- • if no appeal is submitted, until the time within which an appeal may be submitted has expired (21 days from the date of this notice).
Appeal Any appeal must be in writing, include the appropriate fee and be submitted to the Department within 21 days of the date of this Notice.
Guidance on how to appeal is available at gov.im/howtoappeal
