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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 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 Ballannette Trust, Ref 25/90388/B, for the Conversion of existing stone barns to create three residential dwellings at Ballavarane Farm Ballamenagh Road Baldrine Isle Of Man IM4 6AQ . 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 access, parking, and turning areas shall be constructed and made available for use in accordance with the approved plans prior to the first occupation of any dwelling. These areas shall thereafter be retained for the parking and turning of vehicles associated with the development and kept free from obstruction at all times. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure adequate parking provision (GP2, TP4, TP7). 3. Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a schedule and samples of all external materials (including roofing, windows, doors, and rainwater goods) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and retained as such thereafter. Reason: To ensure a high standard of design and to preserve the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area (GP2, SP4). 4. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2025 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification): no free-standing buildings or structures; no gate, fence, wall or other means of enclosure; and no extensions or alterations to the dwellings themselves shall be carried out within the whole site, including the extension to the curtilage of new dwellings (Cottage 2 and 3) hereby approved, except where otherwise approved under Condition 5 of this permission.

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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 character and appearance of the development and to ensure that the finished appearance of the development will enhance the character and visual amenities of the area. 5. Prior to the occupation of Cottage 2 or 3, boundary treatment along the southern edge of the extended garden areas for that cottage (including post and wire fencing and/or native hedgerow planting) shall be provided in accordance with details which have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department and retained as such thereafter. In the event that the proposed boundary treatment includes hedgerow planting, the approved details shall include planting and maintenance specifications, and any plants that die within five years of planting shall be replaced. Reason: To ensure a clear and acceptable transition between domestic and agricultural land, and to protect the openness and character of the countryside (EP1, GP2, SP4). 6. Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department of the ecological mitigation and enhancement measures, including the provision of bird boxes, bat boxes, a wildlife shelter, and any precautionary working methods for protected species. The details shall include a timescale for implementation. The development shall take place in accordance with the approved details which shall be retained as such thereafter. The details shall reflect the ecological mitigation and enhancement measures set out in the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (Ecology Vannin, July 2024) and Bat Survey (Manx Bat Group, July 2025). Reason: To safeguard and enhance biodiversity in accordance with Environment Policies 4 and 5. 7. No external lighting shall be installed unless in accordance with details which have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department and retained as such thereafter. Any details shall demonstrate compliance with the recommendations of the Bat Conservation Trust and Institute of Lighting Professionals Guidance Note 8 (Bats and Artificial Lighting). Reason: To avoid adverse impacts on bats and other nocturnal wildlife (EP4, EP5). 8. The foul and surface water drainage arrangements shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans, including the position of the treatment plant, its discharge route, and any soakaways to be used for surface water disposal. The approved arrangements shall be completed before any dwelling is occupied and retained thereafter. Reason: To ensure adequate foul and surface water drainage and prevent pollution or flooding, in accordance with General Policy 2(j). 9. Prior to installation of any solar panels or associated external infrastructure, details of their location, size, and external appearance shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and retained thereafter. Reason: To ensure the renewable energy installation is visually appropriate and integrates with the character of the development, in accordance with Strategic Policy 5.

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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 10. Prior to commencement of development, details of how topsoil and subsoil will be stripped, stored, and reused within the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The approved measures shall be implemented during construction. Reason: To minimise loss of soil quality and maintain site fertility in accordance with Environment Policy 14. 11. Prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved, the secure bin/bicycle storage area shall be provided in accordance with the approved plans (Drawing Nos. 03 Rev 3 and 06 Rev 1) and shall be permanently retained thereafter and solely for the purpose of cycle/refuse storage. Reason: In the interests of the appearance of the development and of the amenities of the area and to promote sustainable travel in the interests of reducing pollution and congestion. D: List of Approved Plans and Documents This approval relates to the following plans and documents: Documents o Uplift Planning - Planning Statement (April 2025) o Axis Consulting Engineers - Structural Inspection Report (September 2024) o Ecology Vannin Consultancy Services - Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (May 2024) o Ecology Vannin Consultancy Services - Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (July 2024) o Manx Bat Group - Bat Survey (July 2025) Drawings o DWG 01 Rev 01 - Ballavarane Farm Barn Conversion Location Plan o DWG 02 Rev 02 - Existing Site Plan o DWG 03 Rev 03 - Proposed Site Plan o DWG 04 Rev 00 - Existing Disused Buildings Floor Plans o DWG 05 Rev 00 - Existing Barn Elevations and Sections o DWG 06 Rev 01 - Ballavarane Farm Barn Conversion Proposed Detailed Site Plan o DWG 14 Rev 05 - Proposed Barn New Dwellings (Plans and Elevations including Wildlife Shelter and Nesting Box Locations) This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The proposal is acceptable as it accords with Housing Policy 11 and General Policy 3, enabling the sensitive conversion of a redundant traditional barn into three dwellings without introducing new built form. The scheme delivers housing in a sustainable manner and secures the long- term preservation of a building of historic and architectural interest, consistent with Strategic Policy 1 and Strategic Policy 5. Although the development involves a small extension of curtilage into land classified as Class 3/2, this area is minimal and necessary to provide adequate amenity for future occupants. On balance, the limited impact on agricultural soils is outweighed by the significant planning benefits of heritage conservation, housing provision, and efficient reuse of existing built fabric, ensuring compliance with the Strategic Plan when read as a whole. Date of Issue: 19th December 2025 A MORGAN Interim 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