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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 Damien Dowling 4 Church Close Lonan Laxey IM4 7JY 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 subordinate Orders and Regulations, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined to REFUSE an application by Blair & Katie Acheson & Johnstone, Ref 25/90660/B, for the Erection of side extension to detached cottage at Ballnalargy Cottage Dalby Road Dalby Isle Of Man IM5 3BP for the following reason(s): 1. By virtue of its scale and modern design, particularly in respect of the dormer, the size and shape of the windows and the cladding finish on the front elevation, the proposed extension would be incongruous with the appearance of the existing cottage, eroding its symmetry and dominating and detracting from its traditional, distinctive form. Thus it would cause harm to the character and appearance of the site and surrounding Area of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance, contrary to General Policy 2(b) and (c), Environment Policy 2 and Housing Policy 15 of the Strategic Plan 2016. It would also conflict with the advice on extensions provided in the Residential Design Guide 2021. 2. The proposed extension would significantly reduce the space available on the site for manoeuvring vehicles, particularly if three cars are parked along the frontage as shown on the proposed plans. This would increase the risk of vehicles reversing down the steep and narrow driveway and onto the highway, to the detriment of highway safety. This would be contrary to General Policy 2(h) and (i) of the Strategic Plan 2016. Date of Issue: 12th September 2025 J CHANCE 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 informed the assessment and decision is available to view on the Government’s website (via https://pbc.gov.im/online- applications/) A determination to refuse planning approval does not have effect - · if an appeal is submitted until the appeal is determined or withdrawn; or · if no appeal is submitted, until the time within which an appeal may be submitted has expired (21 days from the date of this notice). Appeal Any appeal 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