DEC Decision Notice

Manx Utilities Authority PO Box 177 Douglas Isle of Man IM99 1PS

Town and Country Planning Act 1999

The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No 2) Order 2013

In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the Department of Infrastructure determined to APPROVE a planning application by Manx Utilities Authority, Ref 14/01375/B, for the construction of additional roads, car parking spaces, hard standing area and alterations to security fence and gate at Manx Utilities Authority Ballacottier Headquarters Isle of Man Business Park Douglas Isle of Man IM2 2QZ subject to compliance with the following condition(s):

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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.

1. Prior to the commencement of any excavation or hard surfacing works, all trees which are to remain and which are within 2m of any proposed works must be appropriately protected from damage during works by the erection of protective fencing to create a protected area 2m from and around each tree trunk within which there may be no vehicles driven or parked and no materials stored. All such fencing must be retained for the duration of the engineering works. Any roots which are severed during works must be cut cleanly and protected using heavy gauge polythene if toxic materials are likely to come into contact with the roots.

Reason: in order to ensure that those trees which are to remain are protected from damage during works; the advice of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is recommended in this respect.

1. No approval is hereby granted to the removal of trees numbered 20, 21 and 22 on the submitted plans.

Reason: the loss of these trees is not considered to be warranted and they are considered to contribute positively to the amenities of the area.

NOTE The applicant is recommended to consult the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture in respect of a tree management regime which will prevent existing trees from growing inappropriately tall or close to the existing buildings.

This approval relates to drawings DW147094-02-P0, DW147094-03-P0, DW147094-01-P0 and the palisade fence detailing, all received on 3rd December, 2014.

Date of Issue: 5th January 2015

M Gallagher

Director of Planning and Building Control

Guidance Note

This decision was made by the Director of Planning and Building Control in accordance with the authority delegated to him in the name of the Minister and/or in the name and on behalf of the Department.

This permission refers only to that required under the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No 2) Order 2013.

Any appeal against this decision must be in accordance with Article 8 of the Order.

A valid appeal must be in writing, signed by the appellant, and submitted to the Department within 21 days of the date of this Notice. To further validate the appeal it must contain:

• Payment of a planning appeal fee as prescribed in an order made by the Department under Section 1(1) of the Fees and Duties Act 1989 (currently £150);
• The reasons for making the appeal; and
• An election to have the appeal conducted by means of an inquiry (a hearing) or by means of written representation.

An appeal form and guidance notes are available from either Planning & Building Control, Tel 685950, or to download from the Department’s website http://www.gov.im/categories/planning-and-building-control/planning-development-control/planning-appeals/how-to-appeal/

Please note that a copy of the Officer’s report which led to the decision, together with correspondence relative to the application, are available for inspection at the Department.

The proposed development must not be commenced until either;

• The time for requesting an appeal has expired; or
• Any appeal has been determined;

Whichever is the later.

If no appeal is lodged within 21 days of the date of issue overleaf, and this decision becomes final, the Department’s public reference copy (counter copy) of the planning application may be collected by the applicant or their agent from Murray House.

Please note that if the counter copy of the application is not collected within THIRTY DAYS following the last date on which a planning appeal can be made it will be destroyed without further notice.