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 Brickmann Ltd, Ref 25/90463/B, for the Erection of new dwelling to replace existing derelict garage and outbuildings at Former Old Smithy Garage Mount Rule Road Strang Douglas Isle Of Man IM4 4QZ .

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 proposed building shall be built in accordance with the schedule of materials as annotated in drawing 1727-1 Rev 1 and those finishes and material shall be installed prior to occupation and retained in perpetuity. REASON: To ensure a high level of finish and appearance.
• 3. 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 development shall be undertaken under the following classes of Schedule 1 of the Order at any time:

• Class 14 - Extension of dwellinghouse
• Class 15 - Garden sheds and summer-houses
• Class 16 - Fences, walls and gates
• Class 17 - Private garages and car ports Class 21 - Decking Class 35 - Roof Lights Reason: To control future development on the site

• 4. The dwelling here by approved shall be built in accordance with the levels shown on drawing 1727-1 Rev 1.

• Reason: To ensure the new dwelling is built to the required levels, and flood mitigation levels, as assessed by this applicaiton.
• 5. Prior to occupation of the new dwellinghouse, the proposed hard and soft landscaping including boundary treatments shall be finished in full accordance with the submitted plans, or as otherwise approved in writting by the Deparmtnet. The three trees shown within the front garden area shall be planted with suitable native species and retained thereafter. REASON: In the interest of visual and neighbouring amenity .
• 6. The development hereby approved shall not be occupied or operated until the vehicle parking (and for Strang Stores) and turning areas have been provided in accordance with approved plans and the parking and turning areas shall thereafter be kept available for the parking and turning of vehicles associated with the development. REASON: In the interests of highway safety.
• 7. The proposed surface water drain for both parking areas shall be installed as per dwg 1727-2 prior to occupation of the dwellinghouse. REASON: To prevent any surface water entering the highway from the site.
• 8. The existing rear walls of Stang Stores are to be made good as per drawing 1727-1 prior to occupation of dwelling hereby approved.

REASON: To ensure after demolition, the adjacent buildings elevations are finished and not left exposed to the elements.

This approval relates to the following information and drawings:

• o Location Plan
• o Location Plan Strang Stores Both date published online 06 May 2025.
• o Applicants response to consultations
• o Site photos Both date published online 17 Jul 2025.
• o DWG 1727 - 1 REV 1 - Site Plan, Elevations, Floor Plans and Section
• o DWG 1727 - 2 REV 1 - As existing and proposed including visibility splays and comparative elevation
• o Flood Risk Assessment Sep 25 All date published online 08 Oct 2025.

This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The proposed dwelling has been designed to ensure it complies with Spatial Policy 4, Housing Policy 4 and General Policty 2 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan

Date of Issue: 29th January 2026

A MORGAN Interim 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