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Department of Environment Food and Agriculture, Planning & Building Control Directorate, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2SF. Email [email protected]. Tel 01624 685950 JTM Architecture 9 Ard Reayrt Ramsey Road Laxey Isle Of Man IM4 7PZ 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 And Mrs Jim Maguire, Ref 20/00268/B, for the Works to convert existing dwelling into 3 apartments at 10 Castlemona Avenue Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 4EH. 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. Prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved, the secure bin/bicycle storage area shall be provided in accordance with the approved plans and shall be permanently retained thereafter and solely for the purpose of refuse storage. Reason: In the interests of the appearance of the development and of the amenities of the area and to promote sustainable travel in the interests of reducing pollution and congestion. This decision relates to the Letters and Drawing Nos. JMT1946-P-00, JMT1946-P-01, JMT1946-P-02, and JMT1946-P-03 date stamped and received 5 March, 2020. NOTE Action for Swifts is a joint Manx Ornithological Society and Manx Birdlife initiative which aims to learn more about, and increase the nesting opportunities for Swifts on the Isle of Man. They are looking for appropriate properties where Swift bricks or nest boxes can be installed in order to help increase the breeding numbers of these specially protected birds. Swifts are a quintessential sign of British summertime and are often seen soaring over rooftops on late summer evenings, with their dark sickle-shaped wings and distinctive 'screaming' calls. Swifts are entirely reliant on buildings to nest but a significant number of

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Department of Environment Food and Agriculture, Planning & Building Control Directorate, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2SF. Email [email protected]. Tel 01624 685950 nest sites have been, and are continuing to be lost when buildings are demolished or refurbished. Because swifts are faithful to their nest site, their breeding success is being severely affected and their numbers are declining dramatically. In order to help out with efforts to increase Swift breeding numbers in the Isle of Man, the applicant may wish to consider installing a swift nest box, preferably high up under the eaves of the building, whilst the work on the rear elevation takes place. Nest boxes are very easy to install and furthermore, if used, the birds will make no mess. Though not a necessary addition to the building, the installation of a nest box would be a great ecological enhancement for wildlife in the area and any efforts to help increase the number of breeding swifts across the Isle of Man would be greatly appreciated. More information about Swifts and nest boxes can be obtained from, Secretary of the Manx Ornithological Society on 01624 835524 or from www.manxbirdlife.im/manx-birds/action- forswifts. This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) Overall it is concluded that the planning application accords with the provisions set out in Housing Policy 17, General Policy 2 and Appendix 7 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016. Date of Issue: 6th May 2020 Director of Planning and Building Control

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Department of Environment Food and Agriculture, Planning & Building Control Directorate, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2SF. Email [email protected]. Tel 01624 685950 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 led to the assessment and decision is available to view on the Government’s website (via Online Services www.gov.im/Viewapplications) or at the Department’s offices Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas. Implementation The decision does not become final until either • Any appeal has been concluded; or • 21 days have passed since the date on this notice and no appeal has been submitted Development must progress in accordance with the plans approved under, and any conditions attached to this approval (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 must be in writing and submitted to the Department within 21 days of the date of this Notice. The appeal must contain: • the grounds for making the appeal; • payment of the planning appeal fee (currently £276); and • if relevant, confirmation that the appellant wishes to have the appeal determined by means of an inquiry and payment of the additional inquiry fee (currently £100). Where the appeal is submitted by the applicant they must: • specify in detail and by reference to material planning considerations the reasons why the appellant disagrees with that determination; and • Where against a refusal, on the grounds of deficient detail or supporting documentation, set out why they consider the information or documentation forming part of the application was sufficient in the circumstance. If the appeal is submitted by someone who has interested Person Status but is not listed in Article 4(2) of the Development Procedure Order 2019, that person must relate their grounds for making the appeal to issues which they included in representations made prior to the application being determined. Failure to meet all of the relevant above requirements will mean that the appeal cannot be validated. An appeal form and more detailed guidance are available either from Planning & Building Control, Tel 685950, or from the Department’s website www.gov.im/planningappeal If this decision becomes final because there is no appeal, the Department’s public reference copy (counter copy) of the planning application may be collected by the applicant or their agent from Murray House. Please note that if the counter copy of the application is not collected within thirty days following the last date on which a planning appeal can be made it will be destroyed without further notice.