**Document:** Appeal Letter and Notice
**Application:** AP25/0017 — Appeal against the refusal for the erection of two storey extension with integral garages
**Decision:** Appeal dismissed - PA REFUSED
**Decision Date:** 2025-10-17
**Parish:** Santon
**Document Type:** appeal / appeal_report
**Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/88417-isle-of-man-balladhoo-croft-clanna-road-braaid-appeal-against-refusal/documents/1148640

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# Appeal Letter and Notice

## Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture

Rheynn Chymmyltaght, Bee as Eirinys

Mr Andrew Butterworth
Balladhoo Croft
Clannagh Road
The Braid
Isle of Man
IM4 2HW

Telephone (01624) 685958
Email: tim.cowsill2@gov.im
Contact: Tim Cowsill
Our Ref: MEC /AP25/0017
Date: 16th October 2025

Dear Sir/Madam,

### On Appeal

**Appeal Ref:** AP 25/0017
**PA No:** 24/91345/B
**Address:** Balladhoo Croft Clanna Road Braaid Isle Of Man IM4 2HW
**Proposal:** Erection of two storey extension with integral garages

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 refuse the application should be upheld, and that the application should be **Refused**. Formal notice of this decision is attached.

Yours faithfully

Tim Cowsill
Chief Officer

cc. Mr Ian Piercy, Nicholas Brian Design Limited, 127 Royal Avenue, Onchan, IM3 1LD

## The Town And Country Planning Act 1999

The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019

Mr Andrew Butterworth
Balladhoo Croft
Clannagh Road
The Braid
Isle of Man
IM4 2HW

Appeal Ref: AP25/0017

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 REFUSE planning application 24/91345/B by Mr Andrew Butterworth for Erection of two storey extension with integral garages - Balladhoo Croft Clanna Road Braaid Isle Of Man IM4 2HW for the following reason(s):-

### Reason(S) For Refusal:

1. The proposed extension harms the character of the existing house and the character of the countryside with its excessive mass and poor form. Therefore, the proposal is considered to fail to comply with General Policy 2, General Policy 3, Environment Policy 1, Housing Policy 15, Housing Policy 16 of the Strategic Plan and Policy 3 of Planning Circular 3/91 - Guide to the Design of Residential Development in the Countryside.

Date of issue 16th October 2025

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.

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