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 Mr Matt and Lynda Ingham, Ref 25/90936/B, for the Erection of two light industrial units, site works, relocation of vehicular access and formation of parking area at Land South Of Balthane House Balthane Road Balthane Ballasalla Isle Of Man IM9 2AF .

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 development shall be completed in accordance with the materials as indicated on approved drwg no. 1. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
• 3. The development hereby approved shall not be occupied or operated until the parking and turning areas have been provided in accordance with the approved plans. Such areas shall not be used for any purpose other than the parking and turning of vehicles associated with the development and shall remain free of obstruction for such use at all times.

Reason: To ensure that sufficient provision is made for off-street parking and turning of vehicles in the interests of highway safety.

• 4. The access and visibility splays indicated approved Drg 3 shall be fully provided prior to the use of the development hereby permitted first commencing. The visibility splays shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interest of highway safety.
• 5. The development hereby permitted shall be completed in accordance with the Manx Roots Tree Impact Plan as set out on approved DrNo TI-031025. During the course of

construction, the developer shall comply with the recommended protection measures for retained trees on the site.

Reason: To provide protection for retained trees within the site, in the interest of tree health.

• 6. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 2019, the use of the development hereby permitted shall be limited to Part 2 Class 2.2 (Light industry and Research & Development) only and for no other purpose without the prior grant of planning permission. Reason: To ensure the use of the site is compatible with the site and its surroundings.

The application is considered to be acceptable and in accordance with the land use zoning of the site. The impact of the development upon visual and residential amenity, highway safety and trees will be acceptable and, accordingly, the proposal is considered to comply with Business Policies 1 and 5, General Policy 2 and Transport Policy 7.

This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) This decision relates to the following plans and drawings, date stamped 8th October and 25th November 2025:

• Drg 1 - Planning Drawing - plans as proposed
• Drg 2 - Block Plan as existing
• Drg 3- Block Plan as proposed Drg 4A - Location Plan TI-031025 - Tree Constrains Plan TI031025 - Tree Impact Plan

Date of Issue: 28th 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