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Mr Carl Jenkins 10 Ballaterson Road Peel IM5 1BJ
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 The Hon. Laurence Skelly MLC, President Of Tynwald, Ref 25/90193/B, for the Installation of an illuminated sculpture at Land Opposite Tynwald Hill Main Road St Johns Isle Of Man IM4 3NA .
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).
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.
Reason: To ensure that the setting of Tynwald Hill and the safety of the adjacent road junction are not adversely impacted by the development.
This approval relates to the following documents and plans: Correspondence
This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The Committee at its meeting held on 28th July 2025, overturned the recommendation of the case officer to refuse the application and recommended approval, subject to the inclusion two conditions and the standard four-year conddition.
Reason for approval: The proposal is considered to positively contribute to the cultural and landscape setting of Tynwald Hill through the introduction of a modest, symbolically significant sculpture that enhances public appreciation of the Island's Norse heritage. Its scale, siting, and design are considered appropriate to the context. Subject to conditions securing archaeological monitoring and lighting design, the development is considered to comply with Strategic Policies 4 and 5, and Environment Policies 40, 41, and 42 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016.
Date of Issue: 1st August 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 —
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
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