July 2005 Review Refusal Notice

Town and Country Planning Acts, 1934 - 1991

Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982

Richard Green Associates 87 Circular Road Douglas IM1 1AX

In pursuance of powers granted under the above Acts and Order the Department of Local Government and the Environment does hereby REFUSE the following application made on behalf of:

Name: Mrs Thomson Proposal: Approval in principle for the erection of three dwellings at: Land Between Cliffe Cottage & Greystones Battery Road Peel

which was considered on 8 July 2005, for the reasons set out below.

Date of Issue: 13th July, 2005

Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas Secretary Planning Committee

Reasons For Refusal:

1. The proposed development would intensify the use of Battery Lane which is narrow with few passing places; it is therefore judged unsuitable for the accommodation of additional traffic. The Planning Committee judges that the sightlines available for traffic emerging onto the Ramsey Road are poor and that increased use of this junction by vehicles would be contrary to the interests of road safety.

1. The proposed development of the site would have an adverse impact the open character of the Peel Headlands area, as viewed from Harbour area and the Peel breakwater.

1. The proposed development would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities currently enjoyed by Cliffe Cottage.

1. The proposed development would harm the wildlife habitats which have become established in the former sandstone quarry to the north east of the site.

NOTE Whilst the drawing indicates that Battery Lane would be widened in part, this element falls outwith the site and therefore cannot be considered as part of this application.

NOTE This review has been considered by the Planning Committee on written evidence. Any additional submissions not previously circulated to interested parties are enclosed herewith.

Note 1: The decision contained in this notice does not become final until:-

• the time for requesting an appeal in relation to any decision at review has expired; or
• any appeal has been completed.

Note 2: Rights of appeal against the decision of the planning committee are attached.

Note 3: An appeal may be requested within a period of 21 days.