Planning Officer · 2003–2005
Diane Brown served as a planning officer who handled 250 planning applications over a 3-year career (2003–2005). Their most active parishes were Peel (61), Marown (39), PATRICK (36). Of 244 decided applications, 208 (85%) were approved and 36 (15%) refused. A further 6 were withdrawn before decision. They specialised primarily in extension, alteration, new_build applications. Their busiest year was 2004 with 204 decisions.
250
Decisions
208
Approved
36
Refused
83.2%
Approval Rate
A proposal to build a timber facility for disabled persons and their carers at the former depot site near Tynwald Mills was withdrawn in December 2005, with the officer having recommended refusal due to the site's open space and woodland zoning.
Erection of an agricultural building,
Retrospective permission was granted in September 2005 for amendments to an approved apartment conversion at Chapel Court, Christian Street, Peel.
Erection of two storey extension to western elevation to provide additional living accommodation with link to and extension to existing garage and relocation of existing garden shed, Woodstock
Permission was granted to replace a farm store and workshop at Ballamoar Farm, Lower Foxdale with a chalet bungalow for tourist and guest accommodation, despite the site's countryside location.
Permission was granted in July 2005 to convert a two-storey barn at Ballig Farm, St Johns into a dwelling, with associated demolition, an extension, and changes to the vehicular entrance.
This application sought to amend the approved roof design of a stairwell connecting the Bayqueen Hotel to an adjacent apartment building, replacing a hipped roof rising to a single ridge with a flat-topped section for ease of construction. Planning committee permitted the change in June 2005.
An application to make minor amendments to approved building conversions at Strandhall Farm was withdrawn by the applicant in June 2005 before any decision was reached.
The application is a retrospective request for alterations and amendments to approved plans at Reef Cottage, The Lhargan, Port St Mary. The portal decision was Permitted on 13 June 2005.
Permission was granted for a first floor extension to the eastern elevation of the workshop on Park Road, Port St Mary, to provide an additional bedroom.
Approval in principle was granted to extend an existing dwelling at Kionslieu, St Johns, to provide additional living accommodation with a separate entrance.
A retrospective application for a shed erected at Laurel View Farm, Glen Helen Road, was permitted in June 2005. The shed was accepted as a temporary measure pending funds to construct a previously approved building.
Permission was granted to rebuild the seaward wall of a bungalow at Dandy Hill, Port Erin, adding a bay window, first-floor balcony, timber cladding, and extra off-street parking, with the works also addressing serious structural cracks and ground slippage at the property.
Permission was granted in June 2005 to demolish four bungalows and garages at 5–11 St Mary's Avenue, Port St Mary, and build four apartments and four houses in their place.
Amendments to the internal layout of an approved dwelling at 12 Carrick Bay View, Colby were permitted by the committee in May 2005, despite an officer recommendation to refuse.
Permission was granted at 2 Perwick Rise, Port St Mary to enlarge the garage, extend to the rear to create a family room with a bedroom above, and make minor changes to the front elevation. The committee approved the scheme, which amended an earlier approval from 2002.
Proposal to replace a conservatory with a sunroom at Gorselands, Foxdale Road, Eairy. Approved by delegated decision.
Permission was granted in May 2005 for a new dormer bungalow with garage and conservatory on a plot between existing houses on Ballagarey Road, Glen Vine.
Permission was granted in May 2005 to replace existing windows with uPVC sliding sash windows on the front and side elevations of a property on Derby Road, Peel.
Permission was granted in May 2005 to extend the garage and add a rear conservatory at a house in Colby, Isle of Man.
Permission was granted in May 2005 for a block of four shops with four apartments above at the Ballawattleworth Estate neighbourhood centre in Peel, replacing a previously approved health centre scheme.
Partial demolition of a farm house and conversion from domestic dwelling to holiday accommodation at Ballakerkey Farm, Glen Maye was refused by the Planning Committee on 19 May 2005.
Permission was granted for excavation of a steep bank at Laurel Bank Farm to create level terraced grazing areas, with the Planning Committee approving the works on the basis that they would improve agricultural use and enhance wildlife without any visual impact.
Permission was granted to replace the garage door and convert the garage into additional living space at a semi-detached home on Plantation Road, Port St. Mary.
