Hamish Laird

Appeal against the refusal for erection of a new dwelling with associated parking and landscaping

Appeal against the refusal for alterations to existing dwelling to create first floor rooms, removal of chimney, installation of roof lights, and alterations to doors and windows

An outline application for a new detached dwelling at a rural site near Ramsey, Isle of Man, was refused in September 2025 on grounds of inappropriate countryside development, unacceptable visual impact, and failure to demonstrate safe highway access.

Erection of 2 semi-detached dwellings and one commercial building with associated parking and amenity space.

Permission was granted for a single-storey kitchen extension to the rear of a terraced house at 3 Rowany Villas, Port Erin, with the proposal found acceptable in terms of visual impact and effect on neighbouring amenity.

Permission was granted to convert a retail and office building in Castletown town centre into a residential unit, within the Castletown Conservation Area.

Permission was granted for illuminated signage at Sugarbush Café on Queens Promenade, Douglas, approved by delegated decision on 2 September 2025.

Permission was granted to replace an existing single-storey utility room at the rear of Ballakilley Cottage, Bride, with the key considerations being visual impact and effects on neighbouring amenity.

Planning permission was granted for an extension to Ballaharra Quarry near Peel, allowing further sand and gravel extraction with on-site processing and subsequent restoration to natural habitat.

An application to erect a garden shed at Thumper Cottage, Strang Hill, was refused on 7 August 2025 because the shed would leave insufficient outdoor amenity space and would threaten the boundary hedging and Ash tree that screen the neighbouring property.

An application to erect an agricultural building at Ballig Farm, West Baldwin was refused in August 2025, with planners finding no demonstrated agricultural need and the proposed structure too large and visually harmful for its constrained countryside setting.

Refused extensions and detached storage building at rural farmhouse due to excessive scale and countryside harm.

Retrospective permission was granted to convert an existing stable building at Ballakilley Farm, Port St Mary, into games and craft rooms.

Permission was granted to change part of a field on Knock Froy Road, Santon, to equestrian use and to erect private stables, approved on 23 July 2025.

Permission was granted for alterations and the installation of a balcony at Ballavale New Farmhouse, Santon, Isle of Man, approved by delegated decision on 21 July 2025.

Permission was refused for a first floor rear extension and a new dormer window at 40 St Germans Place, Peel, on grounds of poor design, harm to a neighbouring property, and unacceptable overlooking.

Permission was granted on 30 June 2025 for a new manege, stabling facilities, and a feed and tractor store at Moaney Moar Farm, Kirk Michael, Isle of Man.

Application 25/90374/B for Replacement of existing barn with two-storey garage with ancillary living space and storage at Ballig Farm Glen Mona Loop Road Glen Mona Ramsey Isle Of Man IM7 1HG was refused. The refusal notice records 3 refusal reasons.

Permission was granted to replace an existing agricultural building at Ballakaighen Farm, Cronk Y Voddy, with the key consideration being the impact on the character of the surrounding countryside.

Retrospective permission was granted for the additional use of a field at Foxdale Road, Garth, Isle of Man, for dog walking, approved by committee in May 2025.

Permission was granted for an agricultural storage shed at Croit Aust, Andreas Road, Ramsey, Isle of Man, with the proposal found acceptable in terms of its siting, scale, and countryside impact.

Planning permission for a two-storey rear extension at Rowany Cottage, Port Erin was refused because the proposed addition was considered visually incongruous and overbearing, and a Juliet balcony would cause unacceptable overlooking of a neighbouring property.

Permission was granted on 13 May 2025 for a replacement roof covering at a detached dwelling at 22 Banks Howe, Onchan, following an assessment that it would not harm the character or appearance of the area.

Permission was granted for driveway widening, a carport, a rooftop planting space, and a retrospective greenhouse at Vantage House, Baldrine Road, Isle of Man.