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 Mrs Jeanne Dodds, Ref 25/90678/B, for the Conversion of ground floor takeaway with apartment above to 3 apartments. at 4 - 6 Castlemona Avenue Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 4EH .

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 apartment, the refuse storage area shall be provided in full, in accordance with the approved plan (Drawing No. P01 Rev A). The approved refuse storage shall be permanently retained thereafter for the sole purpose of waste and recycling storage.

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

• 3. The secure cycle storage shown on the approved plans 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.

• 4. The external alterations, including the replacement door and window to the shop front, shall be carried out in accordance with Drawing No. P01 and shall retain the render finish as shown. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2025, no additional external changes shall be made to the building's front elevation.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure the development respects the character of the building and surrounding townscape.

This approval relates to the following submitted documents and drawings:

• o D01 - Planning Statement
• o Dwg. EX01 A - Existing Plans, Elevations & Sections, and Location Plan
• o Dwg. P01 - Proposed Plans, Elevations & Sections All received on 11 July 2025.

This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The proposed development complies with the Isle of Man Strategic Plan and the Area Plan for the East by delivering residential accommodation within a designated Mixed-Use area, making efficient use of a vacant and underutilised property. The scheme respects the character of the building and surrounding townscape, avoids adverse impacts on neighbouring amenity and highway safety, and provides acceptable internal layouts and outlook for future occupants. Subject to a condition securing revised refuse storage arrangements, the proposal is considered to meet the requirements of General Policy 2, Housing Policy 17, Strategic Policies 1, 4 and 5, and Transport Policies 4 and 7.

Date of Issue: 2nd October 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/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