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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

Manx Telecom Douglas Central Telephone Exchange Dalton Street Douglas IM1 3PQ 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 Manx Telecom, Ref 25/90113/B, for the Installation of a telecommunications base station at Kings Court Ramsey Isle Of Man IM8 1LW .

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.

Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Department, any telecommunications cabinet, mounted equipment or telecommunications structure must be removed from the building on which it is situated, within 6 months of it no longer being required for telecommunications purposes, and such the building must be restored to its condition before the development took place, so far as is practicable.

Reason: To ensure that any redundant infrastructure is removed and to comply with Strategic Plan Infrastructure Policy 3.

The proposed telecoms steel frame and affixed communication equipment here by approved shall be no higher than the stated heights when measured from the roof level as shown on plan referenced; 104_A.

Reason: To ensure the mast height is installed in accordance with the approved plans

C4. Prior to the installation of the mobile antennas hereby approved, the method of fixing and details of how the mobile equipment will be secured to the building shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The equipment shall be installed in accordance with the approved details and retained as such thereafter .

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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: To ensure the mobile antenna equipment is adequately secured to the building against wind loading to prevent any deviation of the equipment leading to potential hazards.

The application here by approved shall be installed in accordance with drawing referenced 106-A and the written details as part of the submission, noting the mobile antenna technology type and equipment as considered as part of this application.

Reason: To ensure appropriate use of the mast for telecommunication equipment.

This decision relates to drawings and supporting information submitted on 5th February 2025, referenced; 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109

ICNIRP Compliance Report dated 28/03/25.

This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The proposed application is not considered to harm the use and enjoyment of neighbouring properties nor would it result in any adverse impact upon the streetscene or this part of the roof top and would comply with Spatial Policy 5, General Policy 2 (b,c,g,m) Environmental Policy, 22, and Infrastructure Policy 3 of the IoM Strategic Plan.

Date of Issue: 1st May 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