PA10/00733/B Refusal Notice

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Date: 8th December 2010.

Dear Sir/Madam,

ON APPEAL: PA10/733/B – Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reddwood-Sawyerr – Erection of a ground floor and first floor extension to dwelling house, 54 Meadow Crescent, Douglas, IM2 1NL

I refer to the recent appeal in respect of the above planning application.

In accordance with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005, I am enclosing herewith a copy of the report of the person appointed to consider this appeal.

The Minister has considered the report, concurs with the appointed person’s conclusions, and accepts the recommendation that the appeal should be allowed. Accordingly, he has directed that the approval of the application under Article 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005 should be reversed, and that the application should be refused for the reasons set out in paragraph 15 of the independent person’s report. Formal notice of refusal is attached.

Yours faithfully,

I. T. Thompson, Chief Executive.

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Circulation List – PA10/733/B

1. Mr. K. Graham, 21 Alberta Drive, Onchan, IM3 1LT;
2. Mr. and Mrs. A. Redwood-Sawyer, 544 Meadow Crescent, Douglas, IM2 1NL;
3. Mr. and Mrs. J. Lawson, 3 Horseshoe Avenue, Douglas, IM2 1QT;
4. Douglas Corporation, Town Hall, Ridgeway Street, Douglas;
5. Drainage Services Manager, Borough Engineer & Surveyor's Department, Town Hall, Ridgeway Street, Douglas, IM99 1AD;
6. Ms. K. Ver Elst, 1 Horseshoe Avenue, Saddlestone, Douglas;
7. Highways & Traffic Division, DOI, Sea Terminal Buildings;
8. Secretary, Planning Committee;
9. Chairman and Members of the Planning Committee;
10. Secretary, Planning Appeals Inspectorate;
11. Mr. T. O'Hanlon, Treasury.

Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF

The Town And Country Planning Act 1999

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The Town And Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005

TO: Mr. K. Graham, 21 Alberta Drive, Onchan, IM3 1LT.

[Copies as per Circulation List]

In pursuance of his powers under the above Acts and Order the MINISTER for Infrastructure, following report by the appointed person, does hereby REFUSE the application by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reddwood-Sawyerr – Erection of a ground floor and first floor extension to dwelling house, 54 Meadow Crescent, Douglas, IM2 1NL, for the following reasons:-

1. The design of the extension would not be satisfactory and would not respect the form and design of the existing house, contrary to General Policy 2(b) of the Strategic Plan;
2. The proposal would adversely affect the privacy and general amenity of the neighbouring property at No. 3 Horseshoe Avenue, contrary to General Policy 2(g) of the Strategic Plan.

Date of Issue: 8th December 2010.

Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF.

By Order of the Minister

I. T. Thompson, Chief Executive

Note 1: A copy of the report of the appointed person is appended hereto.

Note 2: To the extent that the decision does not follow the recommendations of the appointed person the reason for the decision is also appended hereto.