**Document:** Decision Notice **Application:** 25/90274/C — Extension of residential curtilage (change of use from paddock to residential garden) (retrospective) **Decision:** Permitted **Decision Date:** 2025-07-01 **Parish:** Santon **Document Type:** decision / decision_notice **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/33962-santon-the-old-stables-extension-change-of-use/documents/1084144 --- # Decision Notice Mr Paul Mcauley The Old Stables 1 Balnahow Farm Barns Balnahowe Santon Isle Of Man IM4 1HN 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 Mr Paul Mcauley, Ref 25/90274/C, for the Extension of residential curtilage (change of use from paddock to residential garden) (retrospective) at The Old Stables 1 Balnahow Farm Barns Balnahowe Santon Isle Of Man IM4 1HN . 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. 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; and - - no gate, fence, wall or other means of enclosure, shall be erected or altered within the extension to the curtilage of the dwelling hereby approved. 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. This decision relates to the documents and plans received 12 March 2025. This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) On balance, it is considered the proposal would be acceptable, having no significant adverse impacts upon the surrounding landscape, agricultural land, private or public amenities, and biodiversity. While the proposal does not meet the exemptions outlined under General Policy 3 (GP3), it aligns with the established residential character of the site and formalizes an existing boundary. The curtilage extension remains visually unobtrusive, enclosed within existing boundary treatments, and does not disrupt the broader countryside setting. As such, the proposal broadly complies with Environment Policy 1, General Policy 3, and Spatial Policy 4 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016. Date of Issue: 1st July 2025 J CHANCE Director of Planning and Building Control 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/onlineapplications/) 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 --- *Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).* *Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/33962-santon-the-old-stables-extension-change-of-use/documents/1084144*