14 July 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler), confirmed by Director of Planning and Building Control (J Chance)
Bishopscourt Mansion House, Bishopscourt, Kirk Michael, Isle Of Man, IM6 2ez
The proposal involves drilling two entirely underground boreholes, each 1.2m in diameter and 60m deep, at Bishopscourt Mansion House - one west of the modern garage block and the other in the former kitchen garden area northeast of the main house.
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The officer judged the proposal acceptable because it complies with Environment Policy 1, Strategic Policy 4, General Policies 2 and 3, and Energy Policy 4, as 'the proposed works would protect the se…
Environment Policy 1
Requires protection of the environment and heritage settings. Officer assessed that boreholes protect the setting of the registered building (RB 1) with no harm due to subterranean nature and careful siting away from historic core.
Strategic Policy 4
Supports strategic objectives including resources. Boreholes align by reducing energy for water supply, supporting renewable/transition goals.
General Policy 2
Requires developments to respect site and surroundings. First borehole screened by garage block; second in former kitchen garden (now compound, planned for restoration) respects historic uses.
General Policy 3
General development control policy. Siting and lack of above-ground impact ensure no wider harm.
Environment Policy 4
Promotes energy reduction best practice. Local water sourcing reduces energy for collection/treatment/transport, aiding climate targets.
Time limit
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.
No above-ground works
For the avoidance of doubt, no approval is hereby given for the construction of any above-ground works in relation to the two boreholes. Any associated works constituting development will require planning consent in their own right. Reason: Only permission for the two bore holes has been sought.
Drew attention to Minerals Act 1986 requirement to notify two weeks in advance for boreholes >50ft; no planning objection stated
No representation received; assumed no comments
