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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 Andrew Henderson 32 Cronk Avenue Onchan IM3 3DF 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 Jason Elliott, Ref 25/90009/B, for the Erection of purpose built self storage facility over two levels with associated car parking and fencing (amendments to 24/00674/B including installation of goods lift, relocation of fencing, installation of timber cladding and signage to north-west elevation) at Plot 8 Middle River Industrial Estate Pulrose Road Douglas 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 proposed storage containers, as shown on drawing referenced 125/101 Rev F, shall have their front elevation clad in timber and the remaining elevations coloured dark green, and they shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interests of the visual amenity of the site and the surrounding area. 3. The proposed perimeter fencing along the site boundary and gates, as shown on drawing referenced 125/101 Rev F, shall be coloured grey (similar to the adjoining sites) and retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interests of the visual amenity of the site and the surrounding area. 4. No items of machinery, equipment, or other goods shall be kept outside of any containers, and all activities shall be undertaken within the containers as shown on Drawing 125/101 Rev F.

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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: In the interests of the visual amenity of the site and the surrounding area. 5. In the event that the containers hereby approved are not used or required for storage purposes for a period exceeding 12 months, the containers and fencing hereby approved shall be removed and the ground restored to its former condition within 18 months of its last use. Reason: This approval has been exceptionally approved solely to meet the storage need and its subsequent retention if left abandoned could result in an unwarranted visual impact. 6. There shall be no retailing from the storage units. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt, and to ensure the development takes place in accordance with the approved details. 7. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 2019, the use hereby approved shall be limited to storage. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt, to ensure the development takes place in accordance with the approved details and in the interest of the local amenity. 8. The car parking area hereby approved shall at all times be made available for the parking for visiting customers and shall be retained available for such use. No vehicle may be left overnight within the parking area. Reason: To ensure adequate parking is provided given the reduction in parking spaces. 9. The development shall be carried out in strict accordance with the access arrangements as detailed on drawing number 102 Rev B. Reason: To ensure that all access arrangements comply with the approved drawing and maintain road safety and highway network efficiency. 10. Prior to the commencement of development, the flood mitigation measures approved under the Correspondence from the Applicant's Agent received 01 July 2024 (as part of PA 2400674B) shall be implemented in full and retained as such thereafter. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of prospective occupiers and ensure the development complies with Environment Policy 10 of the Strategic Plan. 11. Prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved, the bin storage and recycling collection points shall be provided in accordance with the approved plans (Drawing No. 125/101 Rev F) and shall be permanently retained thereafter and solely for the purpose of refuse storage. Reason: In the interests of the appearance of the development and the amenities of the area. 12. No external lighting shall be installed unless in accordance with the details contained in the Proposed Lighting Plan (Drawing No 105 rev A) and shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason: To avoid and mitigate ecological impacts.

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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 13. The bat and bird boxes proposed as part of the development shall be installed in accordance with the Wildlife Mitigation Measures shown on Drawing No. 104 and retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interests of enhancing biodiversity within the site and the surrounding area. This decision relates to the following documents and plans: o Cover Letter o 125/100A - Location Plan and site Plan o 125/101F - Proposed General Arrangement o 125/102B - Proposed visibility Splay o 125/103B - Proposed Street Elevation o 125/105A - Proposed Lighting Plan o 125/104 - Wildlife Mitigation Plan o Goods Lift Specification This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) This application has been recommended for approval for the following reason. Overall, it is considered that the proposal would comply fully with the zoning of the site which is for industrial use, and the overall proposed use is in keeping with the layout and general character of the site. It is also considered that the proposal by reason of the location, the availability of parking spaces and acceptable amenity impact on the neighbouring properties is acceptable. The development is, therefore, considered to comply with the requirements of Strategic Policies 1, 5, and 10, General Policy 2, and Transport Policies 4 and 7 of the Strategic Plan. Date of Issue: 7th 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