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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 Sarah Corlett Town Planning Consultancy Ltd Ballachrink Croft Ballacorey Road Bride Isle Of Man IM7 4AW 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 Tom Spiers, Ref 24/91096/B, for the Erection of wind turbine at Field 410153 Upper Kirkill Farm Ballakillowey Road Colby Isle Of Man IM9 4BW . 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. No Development shall take place until a cable routing plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by Department. The route shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details. Reason: in the interest of visual amenity and to minimise and safeguard potential ecological impact and wildlife. 3. The wind turbine hereby approved shall only be erected in accordance with Site Plan and Wind Turbine Data Sheet received on 1 October 2024. The development shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason: in the interest of noise and visual amenity and biodiversity. 4. The turbines hereby approved shall be dismantled and removed from the site within 20 years from the date when electricity is first generated with written notification of the first generation date to be provided to DEFA Planning no later than 14 days after the event, or within 6 months of the date when the when the turbines permanently cease to produce

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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 electricity whichever is the sooner with the land restored thereafter in accordance with a decommissioning and site restoration scheme which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by DEFA Planning. Reason: In accordance with the lifespan of the proposed turbines and in the interests of visual amenity. This decision relates to the following documents and plans: Documents: 1. Ecology Report - Dated January 2024, received 03 March 2025 2. Predicted Energy Assessment - 01 October 2024 3. Raptor Acuity and Wind Turbine Blade Conspicuity Document - 01 October 2024 4. Ecology and Evolution Paper - 01 October 2024 5. Cover Letter and Plan List - 01 October 2024 6. Photographs - 01 October 2024 7. L1A SAP Calculations Report - 01 October 2024 8. Wind Turbine Data Sheet - 01 October 2024 Plans and Drawings: 1. Location Plan - 01 October 2024 2. Site Plan - 01 October 2024 3. Location of Photographs Plan - 01 October 2024 4. Drw. S4 - Proposed Wind Turbine Section BB - 01 October 2024 5. Drw. S3A - Proposed Wind Turbine Section AA - 01 October 2024 6. Wind Turbine Elevation - 01 October 2024 NOTE As a protected species under the Wildlife Act it is recommended that the Reasonable Avoidance Measures for Common Lizard contained in Appendix II of Ecology Vannin's Advice Note: 'Wind Turbine Site Assessment and Advice', dated April, 2024, be implemented. This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The proposed wind turbine at Upper Kirkhill Farm, while it aligns with Energy Policy 4 (EP4), it does not fully comply with General Policy 3 (GP3) due to its countryside location. Paragraph 12.2.8 of the Strategic Plan recognizes that domestic wind turbines have become increasingly viable in response to rising energy costs and climate change concerns. Given the scale and siting of the turbine, its visual impact is minimized, ensuring compliance with Environment Policy 1 (EP1). Appropriate level of environmental assessments and mitigation measures effectively address potential risks to wildlife and habitats, satisfying EP5 and GP2. Balancing renewable energy benefits against policy constraints and environmental safeguards, the proposal is acceptable for approval under the Strategic Plan and relevant policies. Date of Issue: 8th July 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 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 A determination to grant planning approval does not have effect - · if an appeal is submitted until the appeal is determined or withdrawn; or · if no appeal is submitted, but there are potential appellants in addition to the applicant, until the time within which an appeal may be submitted has expired (21 days from the date of this notice). Development must be carried out in accordance with the approved plans and any attached conditions (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 can only be made by a person who has been accorded rights to do so, 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