Steve Butler

Planning permission was granted to permanently retain and restore the Poortown Silt Store near Peel, Isle of Man, as a long-term facility for storing and monitoring dredged material from Peel Marina. The Planning Committee approved the scheme, finding an overriding national need with no reasonable alternative and acceptable environmental impacts.

Combined approval in principle and full approval for phased development of a Cannabis Cultivation Campus and Solar Energy Park, together with access, associated infrastructure and site engineering works. Full approval for the erection of units 1 and 2 with associated infrastructure. All other matters reserved

An application to extend landfilling operations at Wrights Pit North until 2030 and add a new permitted waste type was withdrawn by the applicant in January 2025 before a decision was issued.

An application to extend landfilling operations at Wright's Pit North near Bride until 2030, with site restoration by 2031, was called in by the Council of Ministers. The officer recommended approval, but the final decision outcome is not confirmed.

Permission was granted for Manx Utilities to install a service reservoir and pump station on a vacant former airbase site in Jurby, Isle of Man, approved on 21 November 2023.

Appeal against the refusal for the approval in principle for the erection of a new dwelling, closing up of existing access, creation of new access and demolition of part of The Bungalow, addressing details of the means of access

Application 22/00668/B for Installation of a cycle shelter at Department Of Properties And Estates Hills Meadow Industrial Estate Douglas IM1 5EF was refused. The refusal notice records 1 refusal reasons.

Permission was granted by committee to refurbish and extend the Vehicle and Driving Test Centre at Ballafletcher Road, Cronkbourne, Douglas.

Permission was granted to replace the former vehicle test centre at Ballafletcher Road, Cronkbourne with a new industrial building, approved by committee in July 2022.

Permission was granted for additional telecommunications equipment, a new access track, and compound fencing at Carnane Transmitter Site, Douglas, Isle of Man.

Permission was granted for habitat restoration works and a birdwatching hide at the Manx Birdlife Point of Ayre Reserve, a privately managed bird sanctuary on a former quarry site in Bride.

Permission was granted for a rectangular extension to the north of the existing graveyard at Santon Parish Church (St Sanctain's), enclosed by a 1,200mm stone wall with concrete coping to match the existing boundary. The Planning Committee approved the application, finding no harm to the Registered Building or its setting and recognising the essential nature of graveyard provision.

Permission was refused to convert agricultural buildings at Ballaoates Farm into two tourist accommodation units, due to concerns about the impact on the barn's rural character, lack of structural evidence, and insufficient ecological information.

Restoration of existing silt store to create and maintain a permanent facility for storage and monitoring of dredged material from Peel Marina

Retrospective permission was granted for changes to the front parking area and access steps at Spindrift, Pinfold Hill, Laxey, following assessment of highway safety, street scene, and neighbouring property impacts.

Retrospective permission was granted for cladding and a change of use to vehicle restorations and repairs at Units 1 and 2, Corlett's Yard, Union Mills.

Permission was granted to use Unit 9 at Balthane Park, Ballasalla for the storage of classic cars and for car hire, subject to four conditions.

Permission was granted for a polytunnel structure at Ballaoates Farm, St Johns, Isle of Man, approved by committee on 29 March 2022.

Permission was granted for a new multipurpose hall, entrance canopy, roof tile replacement, and additional parking at the Salvation Army headquarters in the Isle of Man Business Park, Braddan.

Permission was granted for the gardens of Kielthusthag Lodge, Smeale, to be used as a wedding venue for up to 12 events per year, running from 2pm to midnight. The Planning Committee approved the application on a temporary basis despite the site not complying with land use and spatial strategy policies, judging that the benefits and limited scale outweighed the policy conflict.

Retrospective permission was granted for the erection of a telecommunications mast and associated structures at the former BBC Transmitter Site, Old Castletown Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, following consideration of visual impact and effects on a nearby Wildlife Site.

Permission was granted by the Planning Committee for two cattle shelters and two silage pits on agricultural land off Staarvey Road, Peel, with conditions to protect ecology and water quality.

Appeal against the Approval for Erection of a 15 metre telecommunication pole with associated equipment cabinets and fencing

Permission was granted to erect 12 cooling units and a level access at the Manx Telecom telecommunications centre on Greenfield Road, Douglas.