Decision Notice

Mr Malcolm Simcock 16 South Barrule Avenue Ballakilley Port Erin IM9 6DT

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 & Mrs Roy & Monica Proctor, Ref 25/90334/B, for the Erection of detached garage at Ballaradcliffe House Kiondroghad Road Andreas Isle Of Man IM7 3EL .

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. No above-ground development shall commence until details of all external materials and finishes to be used in the construction of the garage, including roofing, cladding, window and door treatments, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall thereafter be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved details and retained as such.

Reason: To ensure the use of high-quality materials that respect the character of Ballaradcliffe House and its setting, in accordance with General Policy 2 and Strategic Policy 5 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016.

• 3. The garage hereby approved shall only be used for the parking of vehicles and for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the main dwelling, Ballaradcliffe House. It shall not be used as separate living accommodation or subdivided internally. The internal layout shall remain as shown on the submitted Drawing No. 05 Rev P02, received 3 April 2025, and shall be retained as such thereafter. No kitchen or bathroom facilities shall be installed in the building, and no internal walls shall be erected to subdivide the internal space.

Reason: To ensure proper control of the development and to reflect the basis on which the application has been assessed, in accordance with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016.

This approval relates to the following documents and plans:

• o Planning Statement (28 March 2025);
• o Drw. No. 01 Rev P01 - Location Plan (28 March 2025);
• o Drw. No. 02 Rev P01 - Existing and Proposed Site Plans (28 March 2025);
• o Drw. No. 03 Rev P01 - Existing Plans (28 March 2025);
• o Drw. No. 03 Rev P1 - Existing Elevations (28 March 2025);
• o Drw. No. 05 Rev P02 - Proposed Plans (03 April 2025);
• o Drw. No. 06 Rev P1 - Proposed Elevations (03 April 2025);
• o Drawing Register (03 April 2025);

This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The proposed detached garage at Ballaradcliffe House is considered acceptable in principle and design, in accordance with General Policy 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016. The development aligns with the site's residential zoning (Strategic Policy 2), makes efficient use of land (Strategic Policy 1), and demonstrates a high standard of design that respects the character and setting of the host dwelling and locality (Strategic Policy 5; Environment Policy 42). The garage is subordinate in scale, visually contained, and appropriately sited. It does not result in harm to neighbouring amenity (GP2(g)) or highway safety (TP4), and no objections have been sustained that would justify refusal. The proposal is therefore compliant with the relevant strategic and environmental policies and guidance.

Date of Issue: 12th 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/)

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