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 & Mrs Justin & Lisa Tweedie, Ref 25/91135/B, for the Demolish elements of the existing dwelling, add single and two storey extensions, and remodel internal layout of existing house at Cloughwilly Cottage Tosaby Road St Marks Ballasalla Isle Of Man IM9 3AN .

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 materials to be used in the construction and finishing of the development hereby approved shall be as described on the approved plans unless alternatives are first submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area.
• 3. 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 development shall be undertaken under the following classes of Schedule 1 of the Order at any time:

• Class 14 - Extension of dwellinghouse
• Class 15 - Garden sheds and summer-houses
• Class 16 - Fences, walls and gates
• Class 17 - Private garages and car ports Class 21 - Decking Class 35 - Roof Lights

• 4. The development hereby approved shall not be occupied until the access and parking areas have been provided in accordance with the approved plans. Such areas shall not be used for any purpose other than the parking and access 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 parking and turning of vehicles in the interests of highway safety.

This decision relates to drawings and supporting information received on 3rd December 2025, referenced;

• 331/001
• 331/002

• 331/010
• 331/011

• 331/020
• 331/021
• 331/022
• 331/023

NOTE Bats and birds are legally protected under the Wildlife Act 1990 and this includes protection from recklessness. We advise that demolition is undertaken outside of the dates of March - August inclusive to avoid nesting birds. Even if demolition takes place outside of these dates, thorough checks for bats and birds must take place prior to demolition and should evidence of bats and birds be found, works must stop and advice be obtained from the Ecosystem Policy Team on 651577.

NOTE The applicant is however advised to contact DEFA when works are due to commence, which can be done by email or telephone. In the meantime please contact Inland Fisheries on 685857 with any further queries

This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) This planning application would be an acceptable form of development that would not harm the use and enjoyment of neighbouring properties or the rural setting here which has been designed to comply with General Policy 2, Housing Policy 16 and Environment Policy 1 planning policies of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016

Date of Issue: 11th February 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