14 August 2003 · Planning Committee (on review)
Braeside, Loch Road, Port St Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5eb
The proposal involved demolishing the existing dwelling known as Braeside and replacing it with three terraced mews dwellings, each with integral garages at ground floor level and accommodation over three floors, on a tight site adjacent to properties on The Quay.
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The Planning Committee, after considering written representations, confirmed the initial refusal because 'the proposed dwellings, by reason of the site coverage and proximity to dwellings to the rear,…
no views, no adverse traffic impacts
noted as of interest, request condition for water supply contact
no objection, recommend smoke detectors
This document contains neighbour objections and one parish council response supporting refusal, but no statutory consultee responses with no objection; Port St Mary Commissioners object due to excessive site use and overpowering impact on adjoining properties.
Key concern: overpowering to the adjoining properties
Port St Mary Commissioners
Objectionmy Commissioners wish to confirm their previous decision... when they considered the Planning Application and development to be an excessive use of the site and overpowering to the adjoining properties.; My Commissioners therefore support the refusal in this Application.
Isle of Man Fire And Rescue Service
No CommentI do not require to appear at the review hearing provided that the previously submitted written observations made on my behalf are taken into consideration by the Planning Committee.
Water Authority
Conditional No ObjectionI request that a condition of Planning be made that the applicants contact the Authority with regard to the provision of a Water Supply for the development, in accordance with the Water Supply Byelaws
Conditions requested: condition of Planning be made that the applicants contact the Authority with regard to the provision of a Water Supply for the development, in accordance with the Water Supply Byelaws
The original application 03/00084/B proposed erection of three mews dwellings with integral garages replacing an existing dwelling and was refused by the Planning Committee on review. Forest Homes LTD, represented by M P Associates, appealed on 17 November 2003 under the written procedure. The appeal was deferred at the appellant's request and held in abeyance alongside another appeal. In December 2005, the appellant informed the Chief Secretary's Office they wished to withdraw the appeal. Consequently, the Planning Committee's refusal decision stands.
Precedent Value
This appeal demonstrates that appellants can request deferrals but must actively manage the process to avoid automatic upholding of the refusal upon withdrawal. Future applicants should ensure appeals are progressed promptly or formally withdrawn to prevent unintended delays.
