**Document:** Decision Notice **Application:** 25/91160/B — The installation of 3 antennas onto existing lattice mast and installation of 1 replacement equipment cabinet **Decision:** Permitted **Decision Date:** 2026-03-05 **Parish:** Lonan **Document Type:** decision / decision_notice **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/97025-lonan-telecommunications-site-ballacollister-farm-installation-3/documents/1590692 --- # Decision Notice 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 Sure (Isle Of Man) Ltd, Ref 25/91160/B, for the The installation of 3 antennas onto existing lattice mast and installation of 1 replacement equipment cabinet at Existing Telecommunications Site Ballacollister Farm Isle Of Man Laxey IM4 7DJ IM4 7HZ . 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. Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Department, any telecommunications cabinet, mounted equipment or telecommunications structure must be removed from the land on which it is situated, within 6 months of it no longer being required for telecommunications purposes, and such land must be restored to its condition before the development took place, so far as is practicable. Reason: To ensure that any redundant infrastructure is removed and to comply with Strategic Plan Infrastructure Policy 3. - 3. The proposed telecommunications equipment shall be coloured to match the tower / mast to which they are affixed and retained in perpetuity. REASON: To mitigate any visual impact. - 4. No permission is hereby approved for any other antennas, telecommunication or radio equipment affixed to the mast, other than demostrated as part of this application. REASON: To control development on this site. - 5. The existing telecommunication equipment as shown on the drawing referenced; Proposed Elevation (drg. no. UKIM004292-30-301-G0002 Rev A) shall be removed from the lattice tower within 2 months of the new telecommunication equipment being brought into use. Reason: To prevent the retention of redundant equipment which could be detrimental to the visual amenity of the area. This decision relates to drawings and supporting information submitted on 5 January 2026, referenced; Site Plan Existing (drg. no. UKIM004292-30-200-G0002 Rev A) Site Plan Proposed (drg. no. UKIM004292-30-201-G0002 Rev A) Existing Elevation (drg. no. UKIM004292-30-300-G0002 Rev A) Proposed Elevation (drg. no. UKIM004292-30-301-G0002 Rev A) ICNIRP Certificate This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The proposed replacement antennas would conform with Strategic Policy 1c,4b, General Policy 2(b,c,g,m), 3, Environment Policy 1, 22 and Infrastructure Policy 3 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 Date of Issue: 5th March 2026 A MORGAN Interim Director of Planning and Building Control Guidance Note This decision was made by the Head of Development Management in accordance with the authority delegated to them. 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/97025-lonan-telecommunications-site-ballacollister-farm-installation-3/documents/1590692*