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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 Miss Sarah Corlett Ballachrink Croft Ballacorey Road Bride 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 Ms Siobhan O'Connor, Ref 24/91315/B, for the Erection of three polytunnels, and construction of pond and hardstanding area. at Field 214317 Jurby East Isle Of Man . 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. The structures may only be used for horticultural and agricultural purposes. Reason: The countryside is protected from development and an exception is being made on the basis of a horticulture/agriculture need only. 3. The structures hereby approved shall be removed and the ground restored to its former condition in the event that they are no longer used or required for a period exceeding 12 months for agricultural/horticultural uses. Reason: The structures have been exceptionally approved solely to meet agricultural/horticultural need, and their subsequent retention would result in an unwarranted intrusion in the countryside. 4. No retail sales shall take place from any of the structures hereby approved. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure the development takes place in accordance with the approved details.

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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 This decision relates to the documents and plans received 19 November 2024, and Drawing No. 24-129-04 Rev B - Proposed Site Plan received 12 May 2025. This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The proposed development is appropriately sited to protect the rural landscape, maintaining its character and integrating harmoniously with its surroundings, in accordance with Strategic Policies 4 and 5. The polytunnels, pond, hardstanding, and mound align with Environment Policies 15 and 17, ensuring minimal landscape disruption and supporting farm operations. The scheme does not compromise biodiversity (EP 1 & 4) or high-quality agricultural land (EP 14) and remains adaptable for future agricultural use. Given these considerations, the development meets policy requirements and represents a sustainable agricultural operation that supports rural land use objectives. Date of Issue: 17th June 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/) 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