Planning Officer · 2017–2025
Thomas Sinden is a currently active planning officer who has handled 514 planning applications over a 9-year career (2017–2025). Their most active parishes are Douglas (183), Castletown (75), Michael (60). Of 513 decided applications, 480 (94%) were approved and 33 (6%) refused. A further 1 were withdrawn before decision. They specialise primarily in alteration, demolition, retrospective applications. Their busiest year was 2023 with 171 decisions. Their caseload increased significantly over their career.
393
Decisions
371
Approved
21
Refused
94.4%
Approval Rate
Appeal against the approval for the installation of two boreholes
This application sought listed building consent to replace eight high-level rectangular windows in the tower of Michael Parish Church, Kirk Michael — two on each face of the tower. It was approved on the basis that the works preserve the building's special architectural and historic interest and the character of the conservation area.
Permission was granted to replace two casement windows on the south elevation of Sulby Methodist Church, a Registered Building dating from around 1912–13.
Registered Building consent was granted to replace two casement windows on the south elevation of Sulby Methodist Church, a protected Edwardian chapel on the Isle of Man.
Registered Buildings Consent was granted to replace eight high-level windows at the listed Michael Parish Church in Kirk Michael.
Permission was granted for external alterations to a historic detached dwelling in Port Lewaigue, including replacement of roof tiles, guttering, windows, and doors.
Registered building consent was granted to install a sliding sash window on the northern side of the front elevation of One Church Cottages, a registered building in Ballasalla. The proposal was approved because the window's position, proportions, style, and materials were judged to preserve the building's special interest and the character of the conservation area.
Permission was granted to install a sliding sash window to the front elevation of a registered building at 1 Church Cottages, Ballasalla, Isle of Man.
Permission was granted for non-illuminated signage and removeable cafe barriers at Paramount City on Queen's Promenade, Douglas, a site within the Douglas Promenades Conservation Area.
Permission was granted to erect external decking and a removable barrier hoarding at the front of a café at Paramount City, Queen's Promenade, Douglas, within the Douglas Promenades Conservation Area.
Registered building consent was granted for an attached garage to the rear of a mid-terraced property at 4 Albion Terrace, Ramsey, along with internal alterations at ground and second floor levels.
Permission was granted to erect an attached garage to the rear of a mid-terraced listed building in Ramsey, subject to three conditions.
Registered building consent was granted to replace cement pointing with lime mortar on the east wall of Onchan Parish Church, a registered building.
Permission was granted to install two boreholes at Bishopscourt Mansion House, a registered building in Kirk Michael, to provide an independent water supply for the property and its grounds. The officer judged that the entirely subterranean works would not harm the historic building, its setting, or the wider environment.
Permission was granted to install external handrails and an access ramp at the entrances of the Royal Chapel of St John the Baptist, a historic nineteenth-century church in St John's, Isle of Man.
Permission was granted to create a new door opening onto an existing roof terrace at Apartment 22, Douglas Head Apartments, Douglas Head.
Permission was granted on 12 May 2025 for the installation of replacement windows and a door at Riverside Cottage, Bridge Lane, Ramsey, Isle of Man.
Registered Building Consent was granted for replacement windows and a door at Riverside Cottage, a registered building in Ramsey, Isle of Man.
Registered Building consent for the installation of replacement front external door - RB184 (in association with application 25/90253/GB) (retrospective)
Retrospective permission was granted for a replacement front external door at a registered building in Ballasalla, Isle of Man.
Registered Building Consent was granted for internal works at Castletown Railway Station, including a multi-fuel stove, a new slate hearth, and timber ceiling sheeting to the goods shed.
Permission was granted to replace the mortar cap on the Clock Tower Belfry at Castle Rushen, Castletown, with a lead roof.
Registered building consent was granted to replace the mortar cap on the Clock Tower Belfry at Castle Rushen, Castletown, with a lead roof.
Retrospective permission was granted for external renovations at a dwelling in the Peel Conservation Area, including replacement timber windows and doors, a new roof, external render, rooflights, and an additional use as self-catering tourist accommodation. The works were approved because they preserve and partly enhance the character of the conservation area using traditional materials.