Decision Notice

Mr John Ieuan Davies Skyhill 29, Barrule Park Ramsey IM8 2BS

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 John Ieuan Davies, Ref 24/91201/B, for the Demolition of flat-roofed garage; demolition of flat-roofed single-storey structure on south-eastern elevation; the renovation and extension of the remaining existing dwelling; erection of an attached double garage at Dreem Aalin Port E Vullen Ramsey Isle Of Man IM7 1AP .

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. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no extension, enlargement or other alteration of the dwelling(s) hereby approved, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, shall be carried out, without the prior written approval of the Department. Reason: To control development in the interests of the amenities of the surrounding area.
• 3. No development shall commence until a schedule of materials and finishes and samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces, including roofs, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
• 4. No approval had been granted for the removal or alteration of the existing access and the adjacent Manx Sod Hedge.

Reason: for the avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the submitted details.

This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawing all received on 23.10.2024. This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) It is considered that the proposal would result in an overall improved architectural designed and finished property than what currently exists, and represent an overall environment improvement to the site, without having a significant impact upon public views. While accepting the proposal would result in a larger dwelling, in this case it is considered the proposal would respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design of buildings and the spaces around and fit with the character of the surrounding landscape complying with General Policy 2 (b) & (c). Furthermore, while it would potential increase the impact of the building as viewed by the public given the size increase, it is considered the proposals would represent a betterment over the existing dwelling which has little architectural interest or character and therefore improvement the built form on the site/countryside, complying with Housing Policy 16. Finally, it is considered the proposal would also not adversely affecting the countryside or harming the character and quality of the landscape and therefore complying with Environment Policy 1 and 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan.

Date of Issue: 12th December 2024

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