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Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture
Rheynn Chymmyltaght, Bee as Eirinys
Ellis Brown 12 Strathallan Crescent Queens Promenade Douglas IM2 4NR
Telephone: (01624) 687364 Email: [email protected] Contact: Mr R A Sidebottom Our Ref: KF/AP21/0026Appl Date: 12th January 2022
Dear Sir/Madam,
PA No: 20/00787/B Address: Field 314758, Main Road, St Johns, Isle of Man Proposal: Full approval for three dwellings on plots 2, 4 and 6 with drainage, access and landscaping and Approval in principle for two dwellings on plots 1 and 3 addressing siting, landscaping drainage and means of access Applicant: Mr and Mrs D A and W E Davies
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 approval of the application should be upheld, and that the application should be Approved subject to conditions. Formal notice of this decision is attached.
Yours faithfully

Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture Thie Slieau Whallian, Foxdale Road, St John's, Isle of Man, IM4 3AS
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Isle of Man
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Ellis Brown 12 Strathallan Crescent Queens Promenade Douglas IM2 4NR
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 20/00787/B by Ravenhill Resources Limited for Full approval for three dwellings on plots 2, 4 and 6 with drainage, access and landscaping and Approval in principle for two dwellings on plots 1 and 3 addressing siting, landscaping drainage and means of access – Field 314758, Main Road, St Johns, Isle of Man, subject to the following condition(s):-
Reason: To comply with article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019.
Reason: To comply with article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019.
Reason: To ensure that archaeological remains and features are adequately recorded and protected and the works are suitably supervised by a qualified archaeologist.
a) Technical details of how the proposed protection measures will be implemented along the lane b) A method statement for the installation of the foul drainage connection along the lane
Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture
Thie Slieau Whallian, Foxdale Road, St John's, Isle of Man, IM4 3AS
c) An Arboricultural Monitoring Programme (AMP) providing a schedule of a monitoring and reporting programme of on-site supervision and checks of compliance on all arboricultural matters relating to the installation of drainage within the lane. The AMP shall include as a minimum who shall conduct such monitoring and supervision, and a written and photographic record shall be submitted to the Department at scheduled intervals in accordance with the approved AMP.
Reason: To ensure that retained trees along the lane are adequately protected during the construction process, in the interests of preserving these existing landscape features and the amenity they provide to the area.
Reason: To ensure that the agreed tree protection measures are properly implemented, in the interests of preserving the amenity retained trees provide to the area.
Reason: To ensure that the agreed tree protection measures are properly implemented, in the interests of preserving the amenity retained trees provide to the area.
Reason: To ensure suitable amenity for refuse collection.
All external lighting shall be installed in accordance with the specifications and locations set out in the approved strategy, and no other external lighting shall be installed without prior consent from the Department.
Reason: In the interests of protecting and enhancing the biodiversity of the environment.
Reason: To provide adequate safeguards for the statutorily protected and ecological species existing on the site and to ensure no spread of non-native plant species.
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The lane for the drainage works shall not be used by any other construction traffic.
Reason: To ensure appropriate construction access is provided.
Reason: To ensure that any construction access is provided without compromise to the free flow of traffic or highway safety. It has also been approved on a temporary basis only as set out in the application and its proper removal will ensure the open space, proposed Conservation Area and ecology are appropriately protected.
Reason: In the interest of highway safety.
Reason: To avoid the culmination of temporary construction accesses in the interest of visual amenity.
Reason: There shall be no construction access via Balladoyne estate in the interest of highway safety and neighbouring amenity.
Reason: To ensure suitable permanent access in the interest of highway safety and amenity.
Reason: To ensure suitable off-road parking is provided for each dwelling.
Reason: In the interests of protecting and enhancing the biodiversity of the environment.
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Reason: To ensure that retained trees along the temporary construction access are adequately protected during the construction process, in the interests of preserving these existing landscape features and the amenity they provide to the area.
Reason: In the interest of appropriately safeguarding the archaeological remains of the Cairn Site.
Reason: To ensure that sufficient construction detail is provided for any access (including footpaths) and drainage services to Plot 6 in the interest of appropriately safeguarding the archaeological remains of the Cairn Site.
NOTE: This approval relates to the following drawings:
| Drawing Number | Date Received | | --- | --- | | 0725/PL002 Rev A | 17 March 2021 | | 0725/PL004 Rev A | 17 March 2021 | | 0725/PL006 Rev A | 17 March 2021 | | 0725/PL103 Rev H | 20 April 2021 | | 0725/PL104 Rev A | 20 April 2021 | | Wardell Armstrong Written Scheme of Investigation for Archaeological Evaluation, covering letter and BS 8545:2014 Planting Specification | 17 March 2021 | | Preliminary Ecological Appraisal | 22 July 2020 | | Geoquest Associates Report | 22 July 2020 |
This decision has been made for the following reasons(s):
The proposed development is considered to comply with Policy RES/P/1 and the related Development Brief of the St Johns Local Plan and with General Policy 2 and Strategic Policy 4 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016.
Date of issue: 12th January 2022

Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture Thie Slieau Whallian, Foxdale Road, St John's, Isle of Man, IM4 3AS
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.
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