Appeal Letter and Notice
Mr & Mrs David & Ann Giroux Bishopscourt Kirk Michael IM6 2EZ
Telephone (01624) 685958 Email: [email protected] Contact: Tim Cowsill Our Ref: MEC/AP25/0027 Date: 19th December 2025
Dear Sir/Madam,
ON APPEAL
Appeal Ref: AP 25/0027 PA No: 25/90285/B Address: Bishopscourt Mansion House Bishopscourt Kirk Michael Isle Of Man IM6 2EZ Proposal: Installation of two boreholes
I refer to the appeal in respect of the above planning application.
In accordance with the provisions of The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019, I herewith give notice of the appeal decision.
The Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture, the Hon C Barber MHK, has considered the report, concurs with the appointed person’s conclusions, and accepts the recommendation that the appeal should be dismissed. Accordingly, she has directed that the Department’s decision to approve the application should be upheld, and that the application should be Approved subject to conditions. Formal notice of this decision is attached.
Tim Cowsill Chief Officer
cc. Mr Robert Kerr, Somerset House, The Strand, London, WC2R 1LA
The Town And Country Planning Act 1999
The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019
Mr & Mrs David & Ann Giroux Bishopscourt Kirk Michael IM6 2EZ
Appeal Ref: AP25/0027
In pursuance of her powers under the above Act and Order/Regulations, the Minister for the Department of the Environment, Food and Agriculture, the Hon C Barber MHK does hereby in the name of and on behalf of the Department APPROVE planning application 25/90285/B by Mr & Mrs David & Ann Giroux for Installation of two boreholes - Bishopscourt Mansion House Bishopscourt Kirk Michael Isle Of Man IM6 2EZ subject to the following conditions:-
Conditions Of Approval:
- 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.
- For the avoidance of doubt, no approval is hereby given for the construction of any aboveground works in relation to the two boreholes other than the 1m high by 1.2m diameter capping elements shown on drawings 6296 1004 (B) and 6296 1005 (B). Any associated works constituting development will require planning consent in their own right.
Reason: Only permission for the two bore holes has been sought.
NOTE: This decision relates to drawings 6296 1000, 6296 1004 (B) and 6296 1005 (B), together with the other supporting information received on 29.4.2025.
Reason for Approval:
It is judged that the application complies with Environment Policy 1, Strategic Policy 4, General Policies 2 and Energy Policy 4 of the adopted Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 as the proposed works would protect the setting of the Registered Bishopscourt Mansion House, would not harm the wider environment, would be sited so as to respect the site and its surroundings, and would have due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption.
Date of issue 19th December 2025 By Order of the Minister
Tim Cowsill Chief Officer
Note 1: A copy of the report of the appointed person is appended hereto.
Note 2: All parties should note that there is no prescribed right of appeal relevant to the Minister’s decision herein and accordingly the only right of challenge is by a petition of doleance brought to the High Court of Justice of the Isle of Man. Such doleance proceedings required to be issued promptly and in any event within 3 months.
Note 3: The letter which accompanies this notice forms part of the notice in accordance with Article 13 (3) of the Town & Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019.
Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture Thie Slieau Whallian, Foxdale Road, St John’s, Isle of Man, IM4 3AS
