Decision Notice

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 David Bellamy, Ref 25/91100/B, for the Change of use from guesthouse to House in Multiple Occupation with 14 bedrooms, including the erection of secure bicycle and bin storage at Wavecrest 12 Empress Drive Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 4LQ .

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. Prior to the first occupation of any unit of accommodation within the development hereby approved, the refuse storage area shall be provided in full, in accordance with the approved plan (Drawing No. 110). The approved refuse storage shall be permanently retained thereafter for the sole purpose of waste storage.

Reason: To ensure adequate provision for waste management in the interests of residential amenity and service delivery.

• 3. Prior to commencement of the development hereby approved details of the Secure covered bike store and Sheffield Bicycle stands shown on Drawing No. 100 received 18 December 2025, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The secure cycle storage and Sheffield Bicycle Stands shall be installed prior to first occupation and permanently retained thereafter for the sole purpose of cycle parking.

Reason: To support sustainable transport objectives and ensure adequate provision for future occupants.

This decision relates to the following plans and documents:

• o Cover Letter
• o Planning Statement
• o Area Schedule
• o Dwg. No. 001 Location and Site Plans

• o Dwg. No. 10 Existing Floor Plans
• o Dwg. No. 100 Proposed Ground and First Floor Plans
• o Dwg. No. 101 Proposed Second Third and Fourth Floor Plans; Received 17 Deember 2025; and
• o Drawing No. 110 Binstore Detials received 2 February 2026.

NOTE Note to Applicant: The applicant is advised to ensure that recycling receptacles/bins are kept at the property to allow for recycling of waste from the site.

This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The proposal is considered to accord with General Policy 2, Strategic Policies 1 and 2 relating to sustainable development and the efficient re-use of an existing building, Spatial Policy 5 concerning development within established settlements, and Housing Policy 4 which supports appropriate residential provision in accessible urban locations. The scheme also complies with Environment Policies 34 and 35 in that it preserves the character of the Conservation Area within which the property sites, and with Transport Policies 1 and 4, and Strategic Policy 10, given the site's highly accessible position close to public transport, services and employment areas. The intensified residential use is compatible with the established character of the promenade, will not result in unacceptable impacts on neighbouring properties, and provides an appropriate level of amenity for future occupants. The proposal therefore represents an acceptable form of development.

Date of Issue: 20th February 2026

A MORGAN Interim Director of Planning and Building Control

Guidance Note

This decision was made by the Planning Committee in accordance with the authority delegated to it.

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