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'System failed us' says planning battle couple

Select Committee hears evidence

A couple who've faced a five year legal battle to renovate their home gave evidence to a Tynwald Select Committee yesterday (Thu).

Philip and Kirree Jenkins' case was picked up after they presented a Petition for Redress to Tynwald in 2014.

They say the confusion and impracticalities they've faced over their property in the south of the Island demonstrate 'deficiencies' in the planning system.

Speaking after the hearing yesterday, Mrs. Jenkins said a rethink in policy is needed:

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