Decision Notice

Mrs Margaret Law Reader Chiverton Farm Sancreed Penzance Cornwall TR20 8QS

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 Margaret Law Reader, Ref 25/90096/B, for the Erection of a stable block at Magher Drine Ballafayle Ramsey Isle Of Man IM7 1EA .

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. For the avoidance of doubt, the stable building hereby permitted shall only be used for equestrian purposes.

Reason: The countryside is protected from development and an exception is being made on the basis of equestrian need only.

• 3. The stable hereby approved shall be removed and the ground restored to its former condition within 12 months from the date it is no longer used or required for equestrian purposes.

Reason: The building has been exceptionally approved solely to meet equestrian needs, and its subsequent retention would result in an unwarranted intrusion in the countryside.

• 4. The stables shall be for private use only and not for any commercial or private livery use.

• Reason: In view of the location of the site in the countryside and the nature of the adjoining road, the Department does not consider the site suitable for anything other than private use.
• 5. Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, full details of the proposed rooflights, including their position, size, and type, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The rooflights shall thereafter be installed in accordance with the approved details and retained as such thereafter.

Reason: To ensure that the design and placement of rooflights are appropriate to the rural setting and do not result in an undue visual impact on the countryside.

• 6. Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, full details of the proposed drainage scheme, including measures for the disposal of surface water and wastewater, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The drainage scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the stable is brought into use.

Reason: To ensure that adequate drainage provisions are in place to prevent any potential adverse impacts on the site and its surroundings.

• 7. There shall be no external lighting at the site unless full lighting plan details have been first submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. Such details shall include position of lights, level of illumination and cowl details. Any external lighting shall then only be installed in full accordance with the approved lighting plan. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure no harm to the surrounding countryside.
• 8. For the avoidance of doubt there shall be no permanent siting or any external storage of any horse jumps, horse boxes, horse trailers or any other associated equestrian paraphernalia on the land edged red on the Site Location Plan received 24 January 2025.

Reason: The application has been assessed on the change of use of the fields for general exercise and grazing only and not for any other use. In the interest of ensuring no overspill of equestrian equipment over the fields in the interest of visual amen

This approval relates to the documents and plans received 24 January 2025. This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The proposed development is considered acceptable as it aligns with the relevant policies for equestrian use in a rural area. The need for the stable is clearly justified under Environment Policies (EP) 19 and 21, which allow for equestrian developments, provided their design and scale are appropriate for the countryside setting. The timber-framed structure meets these criteria by being easily integrated into the landscape and maintaining agricultural potential, in line with EP19. Additionally, the proposal adheres to General Policy 3 and EP1, demonstrating sustainability and minimal impact on the environment. No significant adverse effects on highways, site ecology, or trees have been identified, supporting compliance with EP1 and TP4, and safeguarding the area's natural features. These factors collectively justify the approval of the application.

Date of Issue: 24th March 2025

J CHANCE Director of Planning and Building Control

Guidance Note

This decision was made by the Head of Development Management 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