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 subordinate Orders and Regulations, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined to REFUSE an application by Manx Telecom, Ref 25/90941/B, for the Installation of 13 telegraph poles to provide fibre optic connectivity to 1-80 Greenlands Avenue at Greenlands Avenue Ramsey IM8 2PR for the following reason(s):

• 1. The proposed installation of the wooden telegraph poles and their associated cabling amongst the street scene of predominantly bungalows with some chalet bungalows, would, due to their height, size and scale, result in a negative visual impact which would adversely affect the character of the street scene to an unacceptable degree. As such, the proposed development would be contrary to the provisions of General Policy 2b,c,g which seeks to protect the character of the street scene.
• 2. The proposed installation of wooden telegraph poles would introduce visually intrusive infrastructure into a sensitive residential setting, adversely affecting the character and visual amenity of the area. The application also fails to demonstrate a strategic national need or adequately justify why alternative options have not been pursued. As such, the proposal is contrary to Infrastructure Policy 3, which seeks to balance the need for communications infrastructure with its environmental impact.

Date of Issue: 6th February 2026

A MORGAN Interim Director of Planning and Building Control

Guidance Note

This decision was made by the Head of Development Management 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/)

A determination to refuse planning approval does not have effect —

•  if an appeal is submitted until the appeal is determined or withdrawn; or
•  if no appeal is submitted, until the time within which an appeal may be submitted has expired (21 days from the date of this notice).

Appeal Any appeal 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