Decision Notice

Mr Brian Woodard Harp Inn Cross Four Ways Ballasalla Ballasalla Isle Of Man IM9 3DH

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 Sarah & Lee Cain, Ref 25/90526/B, for the Conversion of farm building to a dwelling at Trollaby Farm Trollaby Lane Union Mills Isle Of Man IM4 4AW .

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. All external wall and roof finishes, including any window and door openings shall be carried out in full accordance with the detail and annotation as shown on drawing no. 24/29/04 Rev A and retained as such thereafter.

Reason: The application has been assessed on this basis in the interest of visual amenity and interest of the building as assessed under Housing Policy 11.

• 3. The dwelling hereby approved shall not be occupied or operated until the means of vehicular access and permeable surfaced parking areas have been constructed in full accordance with the details shown on drawing 24/29/05 Rev A. The access and parking areas shall thereafter be retained for access and parking purposes only.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and ensuring sufficient parking within the site in accordance with Appendix 7 of the IOM Strategic Plan 2016.

• 4. The extent of the residential curtilage hereby approved is shown detailed on drawing 24/29/05 Rev A and indicated by a red dashed line.

• Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to outline for benefit of future occupants the area extent for Permitted Development rights.
• 5. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2025 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no extension, enlargement or other alteration of the dwelling hereby approved, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, shall be carried out, without the prior written approval of the Department.

Reason: To control development in the interests of Housing Policy 11 and the visual appearance, character and interest of the existing barn.

• 6. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2025 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no garages or car ports shall be erected within the curtilage of the dwelling hereby approved without the prior written approval of the Department.

Reason: To control development in the interests of Housing Policy 11 and the visual appearance, character and interest of the existing barn.

This approval relates to the following:

• o Drawing 24/29/02 - Topographical Site Survey.
• o Drawing 24/29/03 - Survey .
• o Percolation Test for Soakaway.
• o Soakaway Capacity Calculation.
• o Photo's.
• o Covering Letter - Supporting Information.
• o Manx Bat Group Bat Report.
• o Structural Consulting - Structural Report

• - All date published online 23 May 2025 and

o Drawing 24/29/01 Rev A- Location Plan o Drawing 24/29/04 Rev A - Proposed o Drawing 24/29/05 Rev A - Proposed Site Plan

• - All date published online 21 Jul 2025

NOTE The applicant is reminded of their separate obligations under the Highways Act 1986 in respect of surface water and not allowing this to free flow on to a public highway.

NOTE The applicant is reminded of their separate legal obligations under the Wildlife Act 1990 in the protection of bats and nesting birds. The installation of any bat or bird boxes is to be welcomed and would contribute towards bio-diversity at the site.

NOTE The applicant is reminded that any external lighting structure would require separate planning approval, and in the installation of any other external illumination at the site consideration should be given to British Standards in reducing light spill and impact on local habitat.

This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The proposals result in an acceptable level of intervention to the existing fabric of the stone

• outbuilding and seek to retain its original interest and character and appearance, with the anticipated works also likely to make more robust the existing stone structure. The proposal results in a satisfactory dwelling without requiring any extension and does not result in any adverse visual harm to the building, the site or surrounding countryside. The proposal is considered to meet the criteria of Housing Policy 11, as well as General Policy 2 (b, c, g, h and i). Suitably worded conditions shall be applied to ensure works are carried out in accordance with the plans, including provision of parking and clarifying the extent of the residential curtilage and revocation of parts of the Permitted Development Order, along with three notes added regarding surface water, bat and bird boxes, and external lighting.

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