Decision Notice

Mr Martyn Hobson Architectural Studio 7 Olafs Close 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 Michael Atherton, Ref 25/90670/B, for the Erection of detached garage (amendments to 24/00661/B) at Cronkbreck House Main Road Greeba Isle Of Man IM4 3LG .

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. The development hereby approved shall only be used for purposes ancillary to the host dwellinghouse of Cronkbeck House and shall at no point be converted to living accommodation, either in conjunction with the host dwellinghouse or as separate independent living accommodation.

Reason: The application has been purely assessed on the basis of comprising garaging and storage for vehicles. Any change to this use would require further assessment which may be deemed inappropriate in the context of the site's location within the open countryside and an area not zoned for development.

• 3. All existing trees shall be retained, unless shown on the approved drawings as being removed. All trees on and immediately adjoining the site shall be protected (As shown on drawing 1702 - BC11) from damage as a result of works on the site, to the satisfaction of the Department in accordance with British Standard BS5837:2012 (Trees in relation to Design, Demolition and Construction -Recommendations) for the duration of the works on site and the development is completed.

In the event that trees become damaged or otherwise defective during such period, the Department shall be notified as soon as reasonably practicable and remedial action agreed and implemented. In the event that a tree dies or is wilfully removed without prior consent it shall be replaced as is reasonably practicable and, in any case, by not later than the end of the first available planting season, with trees of such size, species and in such number and positions as may be agreed with the Department.

Reason: to ensure the continuity of amenity afforded by existing trees. This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawing all received on 10.07.2025. This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The proposed building is considered to be acceptable in principle in this countryside location and of an appropriate form, mass and design without detriment to the character of the wider locality, in compliance with General Policy 2 and Environment Policy 1.

Date of Issue: 2nd September 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