Decision Notice

Mr Stewart Howard Moaney Moar Farm Cronk Y Voddy Kirk Michael IM6 1HR

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 Order the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined to APPROVE an application by Mr Stewart Howard, Ref 25/90382/B, for the Erection of an agricultural building at Moaney Moar Farm Ballabooie Road Cronk Y Voddy Kirk Michael Isle Of Man IM6 1HR .

Any conditions or notes which apply to the approval are set out below. This approval is subject to compliance with any conditions listed and may not be implemented until it becomes final (see guidance notes).

• 1. The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.

Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.

• 2. The building hereby approved may only be used for agricultural purposes.

Reason: the countryside is protected from development and an exception is being made on the basis of agricultural need. As such the buildings must be used for the purposes for which it is approved.

• 3. The agricultural building hereby approved shall be removed and the ground restored to its former condition in the event that they are no longer used or required for agricultural purposes.

Reason: The buildings have been exceptionally approved solely to meet agricultural need and their subsequent retention would result in an unwarranted intrusion in the countryside.

• 4. Prior to the commencement of development, full details of the proposed site levelling, finished floor level, and final roof height of the agricultural building shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall thereafter be implemented strictly in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure the building integrates appropriately into the site, aligns with existing farmyard levels, and minimizes potential visual impact on the surrounding landscape.

This decision relates to the documents and plans received 28.04.2025. This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The proposed development is considered to be acceptable in principle having demonstrated a clear agricultural need, without detriment to the visual amenity of the immediate locality and wider landscape. The proposals are considered to be in accordance with Strategic Policy 5, General Policies 2 and 3, and Environment Policies 1, 14, and 15 of the Strategic Plan (2016). Date of Issue: 12th June 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/)

Implementation A determination to grant planning approval does not have effect —

•  if an appeal is submitted until the appeal is determined or withdrawn; or
•  if no appeal is submitted, but there are potential appellants in addition to the applicant, until the time within which an appeal may be submitted has expired (21 days from the date of this notice).

Development must be carried out in accordance with the approved plans and any attached conditions (irrespective of any changes that may separately be requested at the Building Control stage or by any other Statutory Authority). This approval does not remove the need to also comply with any other relevant legislation.

Any conditions requiring certain works, submissions etc. prior to commencement of development must be fulfilled prior to work starting on site. Failure to adhere to this approval and meet the requirements of all conditions may invalidate this approval or result in formal enforcement action.

Appeal Any appeal can only be made by a person who has been accorded rights to do so, 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