Decision Notice

Varley Properties Limited Global House 53 Strand Street Douglas Isle Of Man IM1 2RJ

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1999 The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019

In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act, and subordinate Orders and Regulations, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined to REFUSE an application by Varley Estates Limited, Ref 25/90630/B, for the Erection of shed in rear garden at Thumper Cottage Strang Hill Strang Douglas Isle Of Man IM4 4NX for the following reason(s):

• 1. The introduction of the proposed shed at Thumper Cottage would result in an unacceptable and sub-standard level of private outdoor amenity space due to its size. This would result in an unacceptably cramped form of development of the overall plot. This is contrary to the provisions of Policy GEN2 b) c) and g); and, ENV23 in the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016; and, to the advice contained in the Isle of Man Residential Design Guide 2021.
• 2. The proposed development to site the garden shed in close proximity to the common boundary with Land View which is at a lower level compared to Thumper Cottage would result in an adverse impact on the existing boundary hedging and Ash tree which provide screening to Thumper Cottage from Land View. This would result in pressure for heavy pruning of the hedge and/or the removal of the Ash tree to avoid wind-blown debris damaging the shed and other elements of Thumper Cottage, during adverse weather conditions. As such, the proposed development would result in an unacceptably adverse impact on the amenities and living conditions of occupants of Land View contrary to the provisions of Policy GP2 (g) and ENV23 in the IoMSP 2016; and, the advice contained in the Isle of Man Residential Design Guide 2021.

Date of Issue: 7th August 2025

J CHANCE Director of Planning and Building Control

Guidance Note

This decision was made by a Principal Planner in accordance with the authority delegated to them.

This decision refers only to that applied for under the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and its subordinate legislation.

A copy of the Officer’s report and any correspondence which informed the assessment and decision is available to view on the Government’s website (via https://pbc.gov.im/onlineapplications/)

A determination to refuse planning approval does not have effect —

•  if an appeal is submitted until the appeal is determined or withdrawn; or
•  if no appeal is submitted, until the time within which an appeal may be submitted has expired (21 days from the date of this notice).

Appeal Any appeal must be in writing, include the appropriate fee and be submitted to the Department within 21 days of the date of this Notice.

Guidance on how to appeal is available at gov.im/howtoappeal