Appeal Letter and Notice
Rockfell Limited 8 St George's Street Douglas IM1 1AH
Telephone (01624) 685958 Email: [email protected] Contact: Scott Gallacher Our Ref: MEC /AP24/0051 Date: 9th April 2025
Dear Sir/Madam,
On Appeal
Appeal Ref: AP24/0051 PA No: 24/00154/B Address: Land Adjacent To Glen Moar Mill And Field 315139, Glen Helen Road Laurel Bank St Johns IM4 3NN Proposal: The addition of a fifth container and widened walkway (retrospective) and the variation of Conditions 2 and 4 of PA 22/00757/B, to retain elements of spectator facility on site and in situ
I refer to the appeal in respect of the above planning application.
In accordance with the provisions of The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019, I herewith give notice of the appeal decision.
The Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture, the Hon C Barber MHK, has considered the report, concurs with the appointed person’s conclusions, and accepts the recommendation that the appeal should be dismissed. Accordingly, she has directed that the Department’s decision to refuse the application should be upheld, and that the application should be Refused. Formal notice of this decision is attached.
Scott Gallacher Chief Officer
cc. Haven Homes Limited, The Old Chapel, 32-34 Malew Street, Castletown, IM9 1AF
The Town And Country Planning Act 1999
The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019
Rockfell Limited 8 St George's Street Douglas IM1 1AH
In pursuance of her powers under the above Act and Order/Regulations, the Minister for the Department of the Environment, Food and Agriculture, the Hon C Barber MHK does hereby in the name of and on behalf of the Department REFUSE planning application 24/00154/B by Rockfell Limited for The addition of a fifth container and widened walkway (retrospective) and the variation of Conditions 2 and 4 of PA 22/00757/B, to retain elements of spectator facility on site and in situ - Land Adjacent To Glen Moar Mill And Field 315139, Glen Helen Road Laurel Bank St Johns IM4 3NN for the following reason(s):-
Reason(S) For Refusal:
- There is no overriding national need for the facilities on a permanent basis, while their siting for a temporary periods may be acceptable to meet the racing needs, the structures are of significantly poor visual quality which does not make a positively contribution to the Island and negatively detracts from and results in a unwarranted development in the landscape on a permanent basis harming the character and appearance of this tranquil glen and rural setting in the countryside contrary to Strategic Policies 1, 2 and 5, General Policy 3, Environment Policies 1 and 2 of the IOM Strategic Plan 2016.
- The application fails to provide sufficient flood risk information to meet Environment Policies 10 and 13 of the IOM Strategic Plan 2016.
Date of issue 9th April 2025 By Order of the Minister
Scott Gallacher Chief Officer
Note 1: A copy of the report of the appointed person is appended hereto.
Note 2: All parties should note that there is no prescribed right of appeal relevant to the Minister’s decision herein and accordingly the only right of challenge is by a petition of doleance brought to the High Court of Justice of the Isle of Man. Such doleance proceedings required to be issued promptly and in any event within 3 months.
Note 3: The letter which accompanies this notice forms part of the notice in accordance with Article 13 (3) of the Town & Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019.
