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 James Vickers, Ref 25/91119/B, for the Replacement of existing sun room, installation of new window to south elevation, installation of solar PV panels to roof at The Barn Tosaby Road Eairy Isle Of Man IM4 3HP .

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.

This decision relates to drawings and supporting information received on 19th December 2025, referenced; TB-25-01A, TB-25-02A

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.

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 15 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