30 August 2023 · Director of Planning and Building Control
Field 314758, Main Road, St Johns, Isle Of Man, IM4 3lx
The application submitted landscaping details including site plan rev B, tree planting maintenance schedule rev C, and cover letter to satisfy Condition 6 of prior approval PA 19/01324/B for a detached dwelling.
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The submitted documents—0725-PL150 Landscaping Site Plan rev B, New Tree Planting Maintenance and Aftercare schedule rev C, application and cover letter—provide the required planting specification inc…
pleased to confirm that the information satisfies the relevant clauses
DEFA Ecosystem Policy initially raised concerns about non-native plant species in the landscaping plans not complying with Condition 6, but later confirmed satisfaction with the revised plans.
Key concern: non-native plant species not complying with Condition 6
DEFA Ecosystem Policy
Conditional No Objection"Though the landscaping plans include hawthorn and oak, the species selected are not native to the Isle of Man, and the landscaping includes the additional following non-native tree species - sweet gum and la Paloma."; "in order to comply with condition. 6. We believe that the species included in the landscaping need to be updated"; "The same can be said for the feature planting, this is not native and therefore not in line with Condition 6"
Conditions requested: species included in the landscaping need to be updated, and refer to the planting list in the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (ignoring ash due to disease); use bird cherry Prunus padus or wild cherry Prunus avium
DEFA Ecosystem Policy
No Objection"The Ecosystem Policy Team can now confirm that we are happy with the revised soft landscaping as shown in the Proposed Landscaping Site Plan Rev. B dated August 2023."; "Landscaping must be undertaken on site as per these updated details."
Conditions requested: Landscaping must be undertaken on site as per these updated details (Proposed Landscaping Site Plan Rev. B dated August 2023)
The original application PA 19/01324/B for erection of a detached dwelling was refused by the Department for Environment, Food & Agriculture. The appellant, M P Associates Ltd (on behalf of Ravenhill Resources Ltd), appealed the decision. Mr Rob Callister MHK, delegated decision-maker, considered the report of the appointed person, concurred with its conclusions, and accepted the recommendation to allow the appeal. The refusal was reversed, and the application was approved subject to 8 conditions addressing archaeology, trees, construction access, waste, landscaping, lighting, ecology, and compliance with drawings. The decision was issued on 29 January 2021.
Precedent Value
This appeal demonstrates that providing comprehensive technical reports and scheme revisions can lead to a successful outcome on appeal in the Isle of Man, even after initial refusal, particularly when the decision-maker concurs with the appointed person's positive recommendation.
