Planning Officer · 2019–2025
Paul Visigah is a currently active planning officer who has handled 1,172 planning applications over a 7-year career (2019–2025). Their most active parishes are Douglas (204), Malew (89), Braddan (88). Of 1,135 decided applications, 994 (88%) were approved and 141 (12%) refused. A further 13 were withdrawn before decision. They specialise primarily in extension, alteration, new_build applications. Their busiest year was 2023 with 249 decisions.
1,088
Decisions
938
Approved
137
Refused
86.2%
Approval Rate
Change of use of the Britannia Hotel from public house to ten apartments, with demolition of extensions and a new replacement extension. The application was approved.
Appeal against the refusal for demolition of existing derelict structure and garage and construction of a three storey dwelling with integral garage, associated parking, ground works and landscaping
Appeal against the refusal for erection of three tourist camping pods, star-gazing platform, sauna and associated drainage and car parking
Appeal against the refusal for extension to the curtilage to create a landscaped garden with terraced decking, external sauna, spa pools and glazed garden pod. Creation of a service yard and erection of a prefabricated service building to house the filtration equipment for the proposed spa pools
Appeal against the refusal for conversion of first floor space above existing double garage to create living accommodation
Appeal against the refusal for erection of single-storey dwelling
Alteration works to stone barns, including: demolition of lean-to extensions to Buildings E and F; partial conversion of Barn C to dwelling; construction of two-storey building between Buildings F and G; single-storey extension to Building F; creation of concrete hardstanding (retrospective)
Appeal against the approval for erection of polytunnel, glasshouse and barn/stables
Appeal against the refusal for conversion of existing redundant storage barn to provide a residential dwelling
Permission was granted for a coffee shop and hot food takeaway use at an existing car showroom at Balthane Industrial Estate, Ballasalla, after the Planning Committee overturned the officer's recommendation to refuse.
Permission was granted for a new Co-op food retail store with six tourist apartments above, plus car parking and a service yard, at the former Flower Pot and Funeral Directors site in Port Erin.
Permission was granted to reinstate and alter three agricultural field accesses near Agneash, Laxey, Isle of Man, with the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approving the application on 17 September 2025.
Permission was granted for the erection of an agricultural shed at Lodge Cottage Ballavarry Farm, Bernahara Road, Andreas, Isle of Man, approved on 3 September 2025.
Demolition of single storey flat roof elements at western side of building, and erection of a new dwelling on land to west of existing building (in association with registered building consent application 24/01173/CON)
Permission was refused for three tourist camping pods, a star-gazing platform, and a sauna at Bridge House, West Baldwin, due to concerns about countryside development policy, visual harm, and noise impact on a neighbouring property.
Permission was granted to vary a condition on an earlier planning approval at Jasmine 3 Auburn Place, Ramsey, allowing alternative construction materials while protecting mature trees on site.
Appeal against the refusal for approval in principle for residential development, with access taken from main road
Appeal against the refusal construction of seven detached houses and associated infrastructure
Permission was refused for an extension to front hardstanding and removal of a dwarf wall to create additional parking at a property in Spinney Close, Douglas, primarily due to unacceptable visual impact and loss of soft landscaping.
Permission was granted on 8 August 2025 for the installation of a summerhouse in the rear garden of a semi-detached dwelling at 32 High View Road, Douglas.
A retrospective application for raised decking and removal of a sod bank at 8 Cherry Tree Drive, Crosby was refused in August 2025, on grounds of harm to the estate's landscaped character, loss of privacy to neighbouring properties, and failure to address biodiversity impacts.
Permission was granted by the planning committee for an illuminated sculpture on land opposite Tynwald Hill, St Johns, overturning the officer's recommendation to refuse.
Appeal against the refusal for conversion of existing guest house and apartment to eight apartments with alterations and extensions and new vehicular access
Permission was granted for a single-storey extension at The Lost House, Knockaloe Beg Farm in Patrick, Isle of Man, with the application approved under delegated powers on 31 July 2025.