Planning Officer · 2017–2019
Owen Gore served as a planning officer who handled 299 planning applications over a 5-year career (2015–2019). Their most active parishes were Douglas (113), Onchan (44), Ramsey (39). Of 297 decided applications, 251 (85%) were approved and 46 (15%) refused. A further 2 were withdrawn before decision. They specialised primarily in alteration, extension, change_of_use applications. Their busiest year was 2018 with 204 decisions. Their caseload increased significantly over their career.
286
Decisions
238
Approved
46
Refused
83.2%
Approval Rate
Appeal against the refusal of change of use from Public House to residential property
Appeal against the refusal of replacement of existing commercial storage building with detached dwelling
Appeal against the refusal of the erection of an agricultural building for the storage of agricultural machinery
Appeal against the refusal of removal of a sod wall and erection of fencing (retrospective)
Appeal against the approval of change of use of existing retail and office space to funeral directors
Permission was granted for a stable building, outdoor equestrian exercise arena, jump store, and hard standing on two fields off Scollag Road, Hillberry. The Planning Committee approved the scheme, finding it would not harm the countryside character or the living conditions of neighbouring residents.
Permission was granted to build two semi-detached houses and convert a former coach house into garaging with an apartment above at 3–5 Tennis Road, Douglas, Isle of Man.
Installation of illuminated signage to replace existing illuminated signage
Permission was granted for alterations, a two-storey extension, and a new first floor at a large bungalow in Baldrine, Isle of Man, with the proposal found acceptable in terms of character, neighbour impact, and highway safety.
Retrospective permission was granted to change the use of an existing unit at The Depot, Leigh Terrace, Douglas to a brewery, approved by committee in June 2019.
Permission was granted for alterations and an extension to a semi-detached house at 45 Ballanard Road, Douglas, with the proposal found acceptable in terms of character, neighbour impact, and highway safety.
Permission was granted to convert a former bank on Woodbourne Road, Douglas into a takeaway restaurant, including a rear flue, within the Woodbourne Road Conservation Area.
Permission was granted for the installation of illuminated signage at a former bank premises in a shopping area on the edge of Douglas town centre.
An application for a new dwelling in principle on a field at Ballamenagh Road, Baldrine was refused in May 2019, primarily because the site lies in open countryside within a protected landscape area, the access was not shown to be safe, and ecological information was inadequate.
Permission was granted for the installation of non-illuminated signage at First Names House, Victoria Road, Douglas, with the decision made by delegated authority in May 2019.
Permission was granted for alterations and a single-storey extension to a bungalow at Bay View, Harbour Road, Onchan, with the proposal found acceptable in terms of character, neighbour impact, and highway safety.
Permission was refused for a new dwelling and detached garage at Guilcaugh Cottage, Andreas, because the proposal was not acceptable in principle as a replacement dwelling and would harm the rural character of the open countryside.
Permission was granted for a rear extension to a dwellinghouse at Bramble Tor, Tromode Park, Douglas, following assessment of its design, neighbour impact, and highway safety.
Consent was granted to demolish an outbuilding at Westport House, a Victorian property within the Selbourne Drive Conservation Area, with the structure not visible from the public highway.
Permission was granted to alter Westport House, demolish rear outbuildings, and erect a new extension at this Victorian property within the Selbourne Drive Conservation Area.
Permission was granted in May 2019 to replace windows and doors with white PVC units on the front and rear of a residential property in Douglas, Isle of Man.
Permission was granted for alterations and extensions to a bungalow on Eastleigh Crescent Road, Ramsey, amending a previously approved scheme to include a replacement extension and a larger porch.
Permission was granted for the installation of replacement windows at Somerset House, 1 Somerset Road, Douglas, Isle of Man.
Permission was granted to install replacement windows on the front elevation of a 2nd floor flat within a Victorian villa in a Conservation Area on Woodbourne Road, Douglas.
