Appeal Letter and Notice
Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture
Rheynn Chymmyltaght, Bee as Eirinys
Mr Andrew Butterworth Balladhoo Croft Clannagh Road The Braid Isle of Man IM4 2HW
Telephone (01624) 685958 Email: [email protected] Contact: Tim Cowsill Our Ref: MEC /AP25/0017 Date: 16th October 2025
Dear Sir/Madam,
On Appeal
Appeal Ref: AP 25/0017 PA No: 24/91345/B Address: Balladhoo Croft Clanna Road Braaid Isle Of Man IM4 2HW Proposal: Erection of two storey extension with integral garages
I refer to the appeal in respect of the above planning application.
In accordance with the provisions of The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019, I herewith give notice of the appeal decision.
The Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture, the Hon C Barber MHK, has considered the report, concurs with the appointed person’s conclusions, and accepts the recommendation that the appeal should be dismissed. Accordingly, she has directed that the Department’s decision to refuse the application should be upheld, and that the application should be Refused. Formal notice of this decision is attached.
Yours faithfully
Tim Cowsill Chief Officer
cc. Mr Ian Piercy, Nicholas Brian Design Limited, 127 Royal Avenue, Onchan, IM3 1LD
The Town And Country Planning Act 1999
The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019
Mr Andrew Butterworth Balladhoo Croft Clannagh Road The Braid Isle of Man IM4 2HW
Appeal Ref: AP25/0017
In pursuance of her powers under the above Act and Order/Regulations, the Minister for the Department of the Environment, Food and Agriculture, the Hon C Barber MHK does hereby in the name of and on behalf of the Department REFUSE planning application 24/91345/B by Mr Andrew Butterworth for Erection of two storey extension with integral garages - Balladhoo Croft Clanna Road Braaid Isle Of Man IM4 2HW for the following reason(s):-
Reason(S) For Refusal:
- The proposed extension harms the character of the existing house and the character of the countryside with its excessive mass and poor form. Therefore, the proposal is considered to fail to comply with General Policy 2, General Policy 3, Environment Policy 1, Housing Policy 15, Housing Policy 16 of the Strategic Plan and Policy 3 of Planning Circular 3/91 - Guide to the Design of Residential Development in the Countryside.
Date of issue 16th October 2025
Tim Cowsill Chief Officer
Note 1: A copy of the report of the appointed person is appended hereto.
Note 2: All parties should note that there is no prescribed right of appeal relevant to the Minister’s decision herein and accordingly the only right of challenge is by a petition of doleance brought to the High Court of Justice of the Isle of Man. Such doleance proceedings required to be issued promptly and in any event within 3 months.
Note 3: The letter which accompanies this notice forms part of the notice in accordance with Article 13 (3) of the Town & Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019.
