Appeal Letter and Notice

Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture

Rheynn Chymmyltaght, Bee as Eirinys

Mr Chris Ward Oakfield May Hill Ramsey IM8 2HJ Dear Sir/Madam,

Telephone (01624) 685958 Email: [email protected] Contact: Tim Cowsill Our Ref: MEC /AP25/0010 Date: 18th September 2025

On Appeal

Appeal Ref: AP 25/0010 PA No: 24/91399/B Address: Land To The Rear Of Oakfield May Hill Ramsey Isle Of Man IM8 2HJ Proposal: Proposed Parking Area on vacant overgrown landscaped area.

I refer to the appeal in respect of the above planning application.

In accordance with the provisions of The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019, I herewith give notice of the appeal decision.

The Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture, the Hon C Barber MHK, has considered the report, concurs with the appointed person’s conclusions, and accepts the recommendation that the appeal should be dismissed. Accordingly, she has directed that the Department’s decision to approve the application should be upheld, and that the application should be Approved subject to conditions. Formal notice of this decision is attached.

Yours faithfully

Tim Cowsill Chief Officer

cc. Mr Gareth M Roberts, The Nook, Stanley Mount East, Isle Of Man, IM8 1NP

The Town And Country Planning Act 1999

The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019

Mr Chris Ward Oakfield May Hill Ramsey IM8 2HJ

Appeal Ref: AP25/0010

In pursuance of her powers under the above Act and Order/Regulations, the Minister for the Department of the Environment, Food and Agriculture, the Hon C Barber MHK does hereby in the name of and on behalf of the Department APPROVE planning application 24/91399/B by Mr Chris Ward for Proposed Parking Area on vacant overgrown landscaped area. - Land To The Rear Of Oakfield May Hill Ramsey Isle Of Man IM8 2HJ subject to the following conditions:-

Conditions Of Approval:

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.

1. 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 fences, gates, walls or other means of enclosure shall be erected or placed within the area edged in red on Block Plan CW-04.

Reason: To control development in the interests of the amenities of the surrounding area.

1. No permission is hereby granted for the parking of commercial vehicle or any high sided vehicle, caravan, or motorhome within the area edged in red on Block Plan CW-04.

Reason: To respect the residential character of the area.

1. The development hereby approved shall not be occupied or operated, and the parking space used for any purpose, until the aco drain channel, soakaway and tarmac finish to the parking area shall be carried out in accordance with drawing Block Plan CW-04 and shall be retained in perpetuity.

Reason: To ensure compliance with the approved plans.

1. The parking space hereby approved shall, at all times, be made available for the parking of one private motor vehicle in association with the property "Oakfield" and shall be retained available for such use.

Reason: To provide adequate parking provision to the dwellinghouse and to prevent any commercial use.

NOTE: This decision relates to drawings and supporting information submitted on 9th January 2024, referenced;

01- Location Plan 02 - Site Plan 03 - Existing Block Plan 04 - Proposed Block Plan 05 - Vision Splay Drawing

Reason for approval:

The creation of a parking area on this site would be an acceptable form of development within a defined residential area that has been designed to ensure that it would not harm the host dwelling in terms of visual appearance, nor would there be material harm to use and enjoyment of neighbouring properties amenities or that of the highway. As such the proposal is considered to be in accordance with Strategic Policy 5, Spatial Policy 2, General Policy 2, Environmental Policy 42 and Transport Policies 4&7.

Date of issue 17th September 2025 By Order of the Minister

Tim Cowsill Chief Officer

Note 1: A copy of the report of the appointed person is appended hereto.

Note 2: All parties should note that there is no prescribed right of appeal relevant to the Minister's decision herein and accordingly the only right of challenge is by a petition of doleance brought to the High Court of Justice of the Isle of Man. Such doleance proceedings required to be issued promptly and in any event within 3 months.

Note 3: The letter which accompanies this notice forms part of the notice in accordance with Article 13 (3) of the Town & Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019.