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mals or other legitimate agricultural purposes. Where those buildings or developments are proposed close to existing watercourses, such developments should be carefully scrutinised and advice sought from DAFF where appropriate and clarification provided of the proposed, possible and likely nature of the use of the proposed building as this can affect the impact of the development on the water course.

(1) The Code of Good Agricultural Practice for the Protection of Water was issued by DAFF, DLGE and the Isle of Man Water Authority (2000)