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 Gareth M Roberts, Ref 24/91268/B, for the New build 6 storey apartment block containing 12 apartments and associated parking. at Land/Garden Adjacent To Isle Of Alanis Mooragh Promenade Ramsey Isle Of Man .

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 details already submitted, a detailed plan which shows a total of 12 vehicle parking spaces within the lower ground floor car park shall be submitted in writing to the Department for approval and with at least one parking space as shown on this approved plan shall be allocated to each apartment within the apartment building hereby approved and shall be ready for use prior to the occupation of any apartment and retained thereafter for the parking of vehicle/s for that apartment. Reason: To ensure adequate parking provision is made to each apartment.
• 3. Prior to occupation of any apartment and notwithstanding the details shown on the approved plans, all glass balustrades/balconies throughout the development shall be installed with measures to prevent bird strikes to be either etchings on the glass or use of ultraviolet decals, and thereafter retained.

Reason: To prevent bird strikes, due to proximity of nearby nesting birds and compliance with Environment Policy 4.

• 4. Prior to the commencement of any development 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 Planning Authority. The development shall not be carried out unless strictly in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.

• 5. Notwithstanding the details already submitted, a detailed plan which shows adequate bin storage within the lower ground floor shall be submitted in writing to the Department for approval and this approved bin storage shall be completed and ready for use prior to the occupation of any apartment and retained thereafter for the sole use of the occupants of the apartment building. Reason: To ensure that sufficient bin storage is made for the development.
• 6. Prior to the commencement of any development full details of soft landscaping works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department and these works shall be carried out as approved. Details of the soft landscaping works include details of new planting showing, type, size, maximum height growth and position of each and including specifications for the green roof. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping must be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the completion of the development or the occupation of any apartment, whichever is the sooner. Any trees or plants which die or become seriously damaged or diseased must be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species

Reason: To ensure the provision of an appropriate landscape setting to the development and for biodiversity net gain.

• 7. Prior to the commencement of any development full details of hard landscaping works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department and these works shall be carried out as approved. Details of the hard landscaping surfaces shall include colours, textures and manufacturers' details of the proposed materials. The development shall be undertaken in full accordance with these approved details prior to first occupation of the development hereby approved. Reason: To ensure the provision of an appropriate landscape setting to the development.
• 8. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2025 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no extension, enlargement or other alteration of the building 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.
• 9. Obscure glazing (Pilkington level 5 or equivalent) shall be installed in the following windows and shall be maintained as such thereafter;

West Elevation Upper Ground Floor - Bathroom First Floor - Bathroom Second Floor - Bathroom Third Floor - Bathroom

Reason: In the interests of neighbouring residential amenities.

• 10. Notwithstanding the details already submitted, a detailed plan which shows cycle storage (12 spaces) within the lower ground floor shall be submitted in writing to the

• Department for approval and this approved cycle storage shall be completed and ready for use prior to the occupation of any apartment and retained thereafter for the sole use of the occupants of the apartment building. Reason: To ensure that sufficient cycle parking is made for the development in relation to sustainability and Active Travel aims and to offset a shortfall in car parking spaces.
• 11. Prior to the commencement of any development full details of bird brick provision have been submitted and approved in writing by the Department and these approved details shall be completed prior to the occupation of any dwelling. Reason: In the interests of Protected Species.
• 12. Notwithstanding the details already submitted, a detailed plan demonstrating the access ramp details with a 1:12 gradient shall be submitted in writing for approval by the Department and this plan shall be full adhered and completed prior to the occupation of any apartment and retained thereafter. Reason: To ensure adequate access for pedestrian, vehicular and bin provision.
• 13. Prior to the commencement of any development details of Flood Risk Management Plan and demountable flood defences or similar across the main vehicular access of the site onto Mooragh Promenade shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Department and these details shall be full adhered and shall be ready for use prior to the occupation of any apartment and retained thereafter. Reason: To ensure that there is adequate flood protection of the site. This approval relates to the submitted documents and drawings reference numbers all received; 8th May 2025

• MO-01 - A - Location Plan
• MO-02 - A - Site Plan
• MO-03A - Existing Block Plan MO-04B - Proposed Block Plan 27th March 2025

• MP-05A - Lower Ground Floor Plan In Context
• MP-06A - Upper Ground Floor Plan In Context
• MP-07A - Upper Ground Floor Plan
• MP-08A - First / Second Floor Plan
• MP-09A - Third Floor Plan
• MP-10 A - Fourth Floor Plan
• MP-11A - Existing And Proposed East Elevations In Context
• MP-12A - Existing And Proposed West Elevations In Context
• MP-13A - Proposed East Elevation
• MP-14A - Proposed West Elevation
• MP-15A - Proposed South Elevation
• MP-16A - Proposed North Elevation
• MP-17A - Existing And Proposed Sections Through The Site

• MP-19 - Existing And Proposed Sections From Rear Windows Of Isle Of Alanis
• MP-20 - Existing And Proposed Plans From Rear Windows Of Isle Of Alanis
• MP-21 - Existing And Proposed Plans From Rear Windows Of Isle Of Alanis
• MP-22 - Location Of Existing Rear Windows Of Isle Of Alanis Apartments
• MP-23 - Section From Balcony Confirming Restricted View To Adjacent Windows

• MP-SPA-01 - Existing and Proposed Shadow Map - December
• MP-SPA-02 - Existing and Proposed Shadow Map - March/September
• MP-SPA-03 - Existing and Proposed Shadow Map - March/September
• MP-SPA-04 - Existing and Proposed Shadow Map - June
• MP-SPA-05 - Existing and Proposed Shadow Map - June
• MP-SPA-06 - Existing and Proposed Shadow Map - June
• MP-SPA-07 - Existing and Proposed Shadow Map - Rear South Elevation
• MP-SPA-08 - Existing and Proposed Shadow Map - Rear South Elevation
• MP-SPA-09 - Existing and Proposed Shadow Map - Rear South Elevation Sun Path Analysis Statement

20th January 2025 GMR01/100 P02

18th November 2024

• MP-18 Design Statement Flood Risk Assessment Site Photo

NOTE The applicants are advised that flood resilient precautions should be implemented, which include electrics should be fed from above flood level (including EV charging points). For further information the applicants are recommend to discuss with the Flood Management Division (DOI).

This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) Overall, it is considered the proposal would be developing a site which is designated for residential development currently. The proposed development in terms of scale, scale, proportion, finish and overall design would sit comfortably within the site and would be a positive visual impact upon the visual amenities of the street scene/area and with neighbouring buildings which all form part of the Mooragh Promenade.

The proposal would provide an additional supply of housing within a sustainable location, given its closeness and good pedestrian to Ramsey town centre and would meeting the overarching aims of the IOM Strategic Plan i.e. "Towards a Sustainable Island" and identified near the top of the settlement hierarchy.

In relation to highway safety there are no concerns raised and it is considered the level of parking provision is appropriate for the level of development and its location within Ramsey to shops, services and public transport links.

The proposal would have no significant adverse impacts upon private or public amenities.

Finally, there are no adverse impacts to protect species on this site and appropriate conditions in place to ensure ecology mitigation on the site is provided and would result in an energy efficient development.

In conclusion, the proposal would comply with; Strategic Policy 1, 2, 3, 4 5, 10 & 11, Spatial Policy 2 & 5, General Policy 2, Environment Policy 4, 7, 42 & 43, Housing Policy 1, 4, & 5, Recreation Policy 3 & 4, Transport Policy 1, 4, 6, 7 & 8 and Energy Policy 5 of the IOM Strategic Plan 2016, Area Plan for the South and the Residential Design Guide 2021. It is recommended

that the planning application be approved for the reasons given and subject to the Section 13 Legal Agreement been signed and the conditions listed.

Date of Issue: 9th January 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