Decision Notice
Mr Martyn Hobson Architectural Studio 7 Olafs Close Douglas IM2 7AR
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 Peter Harrison, Ref 25/90153/B, for the Removal of existing porch, replacement of single storey outrigger with two storey extension, refurbishment of existing roof at Belle Vue House Belle Vue Peel Isle Of Man IM5 1UH .
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).
- 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.
This decision relates to the following plans and drawings, date stamped received on 11th February 2025;
- o Location Plan
- o Drawing No. 1722-1
- o Bat Survey This decision also relates to drawing No. 1722-2 Rev 1 dated received 3rd March 2025
NOTE The Applicant/Owner is reminded of their legal obligations under the Wildlife Act 1990 in respect of bats, and in any event that such a protected species or roost is found advice should be sought from DEFA Ecosystems team.
This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) It is concluded that the planning application accords with the provisions set out in General Policy 2 and Environment Policy 42 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016, as such the planning application is recommended for approval.
Date of Issue: 12th March 2025
J CHANCE Director of Planning and Building Control
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/onlineapplications/)
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if an appeal is submitted until the appeal is determined or withdrawn; or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
