Decision Notice

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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 & Mrs David and Sandra Cameron, Ref 25/90386/B, for the Erection of agricultural building to replace existing at Barn Bibaloe Beg Farm Bibaloe Beg Road Onchan Isle Of Man IM4 5AD.

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 buildings must be used only for agricultural purposes only.

Reason: the countryside is protected from development and an exception is being made on the basis of agricultural need. As such the building must be used for the purposes for which it is approved.

• 3. In the event that the building hereby approved is not used or required for agricultural purposes for a period exceeding 6 months, the agricultural buildings hereby approved shall be removed and the ground restored to its former condition within 12 months of its last use.

Reason: The building has been exceptionally approved solely to meet agricultural need and its subsequent retention could result in an unwarranted intrusion in the countryside.

• 4. The agricultural building hereby approved must only be used for agricultural use in association with the farm "Bibaloe Beg Farm" or used by a tenant farmer for agricultural use only and not for any other commercial use outside of the farming enterprise.

Reason: The application has been assessed on an agricultural basis for use by the farmer solely for the agricultural purposes for the welfare of animals and the upkeep of the agricultural lands.

• 5. No development shall commence until a sample of all non-insulated cladding materials to be used has been provided and approved in writing by the Department. The approved sample(s) shall be kept on site for reference until the development is completed. 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 rural surrounding area.
• 6. The roof must be finished in a dark grey colour and the walls, doors and shutters, in a dark green colour which has first been approved in writing by the Department and retained as such thereafter.

Reason: To ensure a suitable colour finish to the proposed agricultural building to reflect its use in the countryside.

• 7. For the avoidance of doubt, no approval is hereby granted for any external floodlights affixed to the building. A further planning application would be required for such lightning.

Reason: In the interests of the visual amenities of the area and those residential properties opposite.

This decision relates to drawings and suppporting information received on 2nd May 2025, referenced; 01, 02, 03, 04, 05

NOTE The removal of Asbestos from an existing building should only be conducted by licensed professionals who adhere to the established best practices. This is because asbestos is a hazardous material that can cause serious health problems if disturbed or released into the air. Further advice can be obtained from DEFA's Health and Safety at Work inspectorate prior to its removal.

This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The proposal is considered to be acceptable in terms of the agricultural need satisfying General Policy 3, and the proposed buildings scale, materials, colour, siting and form would be in accordance with Environment Policy 1 and 15 of the Strategic Plan.

Date of Issue: 30th July 2025

J CHANCE 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