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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 John Tear 8 Oak Avenue Pulrose Douglas IM2 1ET 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 John Tear, Ref 25/90050/C, for the Change of Use from butchers shop to self-service laundrette at Unit 30D Alder Road Douglas Isle Of Man IM2 1EH . 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 laundrette shall operate only between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM Monday to Saturday, and between 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM on Sundays and bank holidays. Reason: To safeguard residential amenity and ensure the development aligns with General Policy 2 (g), which seeks to prevent adverse impacts on the amenity of local residents. 3. Prior to the commencement of the proposed use, full details of the washing machines to be installed, including the manufacturer's specifications, operating noise and vibration levels, and the total number of units, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The approved machines shall be Electrolux high-spin, low-noise commercial models or equivalent, and the total number of washing machines installed shall not exceed the approved number. Any replacement equipment must meet equivalent or improved noise and vibration standards. The approved machines and equipment shall thereafter be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications to ensure continued compliance with approved noise and vibration standards. Reason: To ensure that the scale and intensity of use remains appropriate for the site and to mitigate noise and vibration impacts, in compliance with Environment Policy 22 and General Policy 2.

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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 approval relates to the documents and plans submitted on 17 January 2025, along with the correspondence from the applicant received on 12 March 2025 and 20 March 2025, which provide further details related to the proposal. This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The proposed change of use to a self-service laundrette is consistent with General Policy 2, Strategic Policy 1, Business Policy 1, Environment Policy 22, and Transport Policy 7. It respects the established mixed-use character of the site, efficiently repurposes an existing commercial unit without physical alterations, and promotes sustainable resource use. The design and operation mitigate impacts on neighbouring amenity through noise and vibration controls, while the site's location along a public transport corridor and limited customer capacity ensure manageable parking demand and highway safety. Furthermore, the development supports local economic growth by creating employment opportunities, making it a well-considered and policy- compliant proposal. Date of Issue: 20th March 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 Head of Development Management 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