Refusal Decision Notice

Town and Country Planning Act 1999

Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005

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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 Gary Griffin Proposal: Alterations and extensions to dwelling, extension to domestic curtilage to provide new vehicular access and driveway

at: The Gatehouse Ballaleigh Road Kirk Michael Isle Of Man IM6 1HJ

which was considered on 21st February 2011, for the reasons set out below. Date of Issue: 25th February 2011 Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas

REASON(S) FOR REFUSAL:

1. The proposed extensions to the dwelling, which is of non-traditional, would increase its impact as viewed by the public contrary to Housing Policy 16.

1. The proposed extension to the residential curtilage represents the erosion of the countryside to the detriment of its character contrary to Environment Policy 1 and Environment Policy 2.

1. The proposed access which would involve the set back of the existing roadside boundary and the extension of the curtilage would be contrary to the environmental objectives of the Strategic Plan and to Transport Policy 4.

1. The design of the proposed extension would not only increase the visual impact of a non-traditional rural dwelling but would also detract from its appearance to the detriment of the visual amenities of the surrounding area.

This decision was made by the Senior Planning Officer in accordance with the authority delegated to her 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.