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Mr Martyn Hobson Architectural Studio 7 Olafs Close Douglas IM2 7AR
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 23/01492/B, for the Erection of 2No 5kw/h wind turbines at Field 616167 Lower Ballabeg Ballabeg Laxey Isle Of Man IM4 7HB .
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).
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.
Reason: In accordance with the lifespan of the proposed turbines and in the interests of visual amenity
This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The proposed wind turbines while aligning with Energy Policy 4 (EP4) it does not fully comply with General Policy 3 (GP3) due to its countryside location, Paragraph 12.2.8 of the Strategic Plan recognizes that domestic wind turbines have become increasingly viable in response to rising energy costs and climate change concerns. Given the scale and siting of the turbine, its visual impact is minimized, ensuring compliance with Environment Policy 1 (EP1). Appropriate level of environmental assessments and mitigation measures effectively address potential risks to wildlife and habitats, satisfying EP5 and GP2. Balancing renewable energy benefits against policy constraints and environmental safeguards, the proposal is acceptable for approval under the Strategic Plan and relevant policies.
Date of Issue: 8th July 2025
J CHANCE 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/online-applications/)
Implementation The decision does not become final until either
Development must progress in accordance with the plans approved under, and any conditions attached to this approval (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 must be in writing and submitted to the Department within 21 days of the date of this Notice. The appeal must contain:
Failure to meet all of the relevant above requirements will mean that the appeal cannot be validated. An appeal form and more detailed guidance are available either from Planning & Building Control, Tel 685950, or from the Department’s website www.gov.im/planningappeal If this decision becomes final because there is no appeal, the Department’s public reference copy (counter copy) of the planning application (should one have been received) may be collected by the applicant or their agent from Murray House. Please note that if the counter copy of the application is not collected within thirty days following the last date on which a planning appeal can be made it will be destroyed without further notice.
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