196190 — 24/00397/B | Planning Portal IoM | Isle of Man Planning Portal

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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 Mr Tony Lloyd-Davies 79 Parliament Street Ramsey IM8 1AQ 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 Ms Julia Vaneslow, Ref 24/00397/B, for the Conversion of existing garage to kennels and change of use of part field for dog exercise. at Rose Cottage And Part Field 231758 Barregarrow Kirk Michael Isle Of Man IM6 1AX . 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. A plan clearly distinguishing the residential curtilage and the associated field shall be submitted within one month of this approval. This boundary should reflect the details outlined in Condition 3 of PA 20/01494/B: The residential curtilage shall extend no further south than the area including the "drive" and the footprints of the two existing buildings as shown on drawing DN/2/20 and may not include the field to the south, which is defined in red on the submitted plans. Reason: The site is not designated for development, and the expansion of the residential curtilage would represent unauthorized development in the countryside, contrary to Environment Policy 1 of the Strategic Plan. 3. The field may only be used as a dog exercising field, together with the existing agricultural use.

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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 Reason: The Department has assessed the impact of the proposal on the basis of the specific use and the documents submitted, and any alternative uses for the field other than the approved use or agricultural use will require further consideration. 4. The business use hereby approved is only for the operation of the kennels and associated exercising of dogs and shall be carried out by Ms. Julia Vaneslow and/or staff employed by her, provided she remains resident at Rose Cottage, Barregarrow, Kirk Michael. Upon the cessation of occupation by Ms. Julia Vaneslow, the use hereby permitted shall cease. Reason: This permission is granted exceptionally, and the Department wishes to have the opportunity of exercising control over any subsequent use in the event of the applicant ceasing the use hereby permitted. 5. The dogs shall only be allowed to exercise in the field between 0800 - 2100 hours. Reason: The Department has assessed the impact of the proposal on the basis of the specific use and the documents submitted, and in the interest of the amenities of the residents of neighbouring dwellings. 6. The number of kennels within the property shall be limited to four. Reason: To reduce the potential for noise disturbance from barking and ensure that the operation remains manageable and professional, minimizing the impact on nearby residents. 7. The development hereby approved shall not be occupied or operated until the access, visibility splays, internal access road, and vehicle turning and parking areas, have been provided in accordance with the approved plans (Drawing. Nos. 002 Rev F and 003). The designated parking areas shall not be used for any purpose other than the parking associated with the development and main dwelling, and shall remain free of obstruction for such use at all times. The surfacing of the first 6m of the access from the adopted highway must be in a bound and consolidated surface such that no material is tracked onto the public highway. Reason: To ensure that sufficient provision is made for off-street parking in the interests of highway safety. 8. Access to the kennel facility and existing dwelling shall be from the southernmost access point only. Prior to the kennels being brought into use, the existing access closest to the crossroads shall be closed off. Within 6 months of the kennels being brought into use and the access closest to the crossroads being closed off, the stone walling and new fencing shall be erected in full accordance with drawing number 302 Rev A and retained as such thereafter. Reason: To ensure safe access to the site and prevent potential traffic hazards at the crossroads, enhancing overall safety for both residents and visitors. 9. The approval does not in any way permit the creation of permanent dog care facilities on the site or the erection of structures on the site. Reason: The Department has assessed the impact of the proposal on the basis of the specific use and the documents submitted.

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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 10. A detailed waste management plan, including provisions for the disposal of dog waste, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. All waste shall be collected in designated receptacles and removed from the site regularly. Reason: To prevent any adverse impact on the environment and nearby properties, in accordance with Environment Policy 2. 11. No external lighting shall be installed on the site unless a sensitive low-level lighting plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The lighting plan must adhere to the best practice guidance detailed in the Bat Conservation Trust and Institute of Lighting Professionals Guidance Note 8/23 on Bats and Artificial Lighting (2023). All external lighting shall be installed and operated strictly in accordance with the approved lighting plan. Reason: To avoid adverse ecological impacts on nocturnal wildlife, particularly bats, and to ensure that external lighting does not negatively affect the surrounding biodiversity. This decision relates to following documents and plans: o Cover Letter o Planning Statement o Agent Confirmation of Staff numbers o DWG CA-3300-001 Rev D - Location Plan, Site Plan & Existing Visibility Splay o DWG CA-3300-002 Rev F - Location Plan, Proposed Visibility Splay, & Elevations o DWG CA-3300-300 Rev G - Proposed General Arrangement o DWG CA-3300-301 Rev C - Existing General Arrangement o DWG CA-3300-302 Rev A - Existing and proposed fencing alterations to House and Garden Received 16 April 2024; and o DWG CA-3300-003 - Proposed Visibility Splay received 10 March 2025. This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) While the proposed conversion of the garage to a kennel does not fully comply with Environment Policy 16, particularly regarding the requirement for the building to be of historic, architectural, or social interest, it aligns with broader aims of rural economic diversification. The existing garage is structurally sound and can accommodate the new use without significant alterations, supporting small-scale commercial activity in the countryside. The rural setting is appropriate for the kennel, providing necessary space and isolation to mitigate noise impacts and ensure animal welfare. Measures such as the retention of the mature landscaping on the boundary (as sound buffers) and waste disposal plan address potential noise and environmental concerns, ensuring the development does not adversely affect nearby properties or the countryside setting. The proposal's limited scale means it will not disperse activity in a way that prejudices the vitality of town and village services, offering a growth opportunity for a small rural business. Therefore, despite not meeting all criteria of Environment Policy 16, the proposal aligns with General Policy 3, particularly paragraph (h), by utilizing existing structures and site in a manner that supports the interpretation of the countryside and its wildlife, without adverse impacts on the landscape or wider environment. Date of Issue: 16th April 2025

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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 the Planning Committee in accordance with the authority delegated to it. 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/online-applications/) 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 £355); 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 £130). 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 (should one have been received) 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.