Refusal Decision Notice
Town and Country Planning Act 1999
Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005
Guy J Thompson The Old Paint Shop Athol Street Port St Mary IM9 5DS
In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the PLANNING COMMITTEE of the Department of Local Government and the Environment does hereby REFUSE the following application made on behalf of:
Name: The Vicar & Wardens Proposal: Erection of a dwelling within grounds of St German's Cathedral at: Derby Road Peel Isle of Man IM5 1HH
which was considered on 24th July 2008, for the reasons set out below.
Date of Issue: 29th July 2008
Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas
Deputy Secretary to the Planning Committee
Reason(S) For Refusal:
- Whilst the requirement for accommodation for clergy close to St Germans Cathedral is accepted, it is considered that the siting of the proposed dwelling resulting in a loss trees and open space would detract from and adversely impact upon the setting of the Registered Building, contrary to the provisions of Policy RB/5 Alterations and Extensions to a Registered Building as set out in Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy and Guidance Notes for the Conservation of the Historic Environment of the Isle of Man.
This decision was made by the Planning Committee constituted in accordance with Article 3(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2005.
08/00822/GB
Guidance Note
The decision contained in this notice does not become final until either;
- $\quad$ 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/ dlge/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.
