1996 Appeal Refusal Notice

Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2SF. Tel: (01624) 685859 Fax: (01624) 685943 Chief Executive: R. A. Hamilton, Assoc. I.P.D., M.I.Mgt.

Please reply to the Chief Executive

Our ref: RAH/MC 21st November, 1996.

Dear Sir/Madam, ON APPEAL: 95/1355 - Mr. D. Hawley - Alterations and extensions to form additional living accommodation at Eddain, Four Roads, Port St. Mary I refer to the recent appeal hearing in respect of the above planning application.

In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 7(5) of Schedule 1 to the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982, I am enclosing herewith a copy of the report of the person appointed to hear 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 Planning Committee's decision should be reversed and that the application should be refused for the reasons referred to in paragraph 16 of the report. Formal notice of this decision is attached to this letter.

Yours faithfully, Chief Executive.

TO: 1) Mr. D. Hawley, Eddain, Four Roads, Port St. Mary; 2) Arch-Tec (IOM) Ltd., First Floor, Stanley House, Lord Street, Douglas; 3) Port St. Mary Village Commissioners; 4) Mr. B. Sinfield, Holmcroft, Four Roads, Port St. Mary; 5) Messrs. Simcocks, Compton House, Parliament Square, Castletown; (Your ref: WJM/WM33/AK); 6) Highways Division, Department of Transport; 7) The Editor, IOM Newspapers; 8) Manx Radio Newsroom; 9) The Editor, Peel City Guardian; 10) Manx Broadcasting and Journalism Bureau; 11) Secretary, Planning Appeals; 12) Secretary, Planning Committee; 13) Mr. T. O'Hanlon, Treasury.

Town And Country Planning Acts 1934-1981

Isle Of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982

TO: 1) Mr. D. Hawley, Eddain, Four Roads, Port St. Mary; 2) Arch-Tec (IOM) Ltd., First Floor, Stanley House, Lord Street, Douglas; 3) Port St. Mary Village Commissioners; 4) Mr. B. Sinfield, Holmcroft, Four Roads, Port St. Mary; 5) Messrs. Simcocks, Compton House, Parliament Square, Castletown; (Your ref: WJM/WM33/AK); 6) Highways Division, Department of Transport; 7) The Editor, IOM Newspapers; 8) Manx Radio Newsroom; 9) The Editor, Peel City Guardian; 10) Manx Broadcasting and Journalism Bureau; 11) Secretary, Planning Appeals; 12) Secretary, Planning Committee; 13) Mr. T. O’Hanlon, Treasury.

In pursuance of his powers under the above Acts and Order the MINISTER for Local Government and the Environment, following report by the appointed person, does hereby REFUSE the application by Mr. D. Hawley - Alterations and extensions to form additional living accommodation at Eddain, Four Roads, Port St. Mary, for the reasons that:-

The proposed extension would obstruct the only external access route to the rear of the dwelling from the highway; this would constitute an unacceptable limitation on the enjoyment and standards required of the enlarged house.

Date of Issue: 21st November, 1996.

Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man.

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