Planning Officer · 2003-2005
Diane Brown served as a planning officer who handled 250 planning applications over a 3-year career (2003–2005). Their most active parishes were Peel (61), Marown (39), PATRICK (36). Of 244 decided applications, 208 (85%) were approved and 36 (15%) refused. A further 6 were withdrawn before decision. They specialised primarily in extension, alteration, new_build applications. Their busiest year was 2004 with 204 decisions.
250
Decisions
208
Approved
36
Refused
85.2%
Approval Rate
The proposal at 12 Carrick Court, Bay View Road, Port St Mary, involved replacing a roof window with a balcony extending to eaves level and replacing a rooflight with a uPVC lantern. The application was approved by delegated decision.
Replacement of existing decayed single glazed timber windows and doors with double glazed timber sliding sash windows and timber doors at West View, Cregneash, Port St Mary. The application was approved subject to conditions including painting the windows.
Erection of a block of four shops with four 2-bedroom apartments above, replacing a previously approved health centre, on a site within the Ballawattleworth Estate Neighbourhood Centre between Oak Road and Poortown Road, Peel. The Planning Committee initially approved but refused on review; the appeal was allowed by the Minister on 22 November 2005.
The proposal was for alterations and relocation of the front door from side to front elevation at Flat 1, Cronk Wylann, The Promenade, Port St Mary, involving a small front extension infilling between a projecting bay and staircase. The application was refused by the Planning Committee due to its incongruous appearance harming the Victorian terrace.
Approval in principle was granted for an extension to the existing dwelling at Kionslieu, Patrick Road, St Johns, Douglas, to provide additional living accommodation with a separate entrance. The decision was Permitted subject to conditions requiring reserved matters approval.
Retrospective application for alterations and amendments to previously approved extensions at Reef Cottage, The Lhargan, Port St Mary, including higher ridge, lower dormer cills, relocated chimneys, larger gable window, internal changes, and rear conservatory. Approved by Planning Committee on 3 June 2005.
Amendment to the roof of an approved stairwell at Bayqueen Hotel, Port St Mary, was permitted by the Planning Committee in June 2005.
The application proposed alterations to a detached bungalow at 21 Close Cam, Port Erin, including a uPVC bow window replacement on the front and a conservatory on the rear. It was approved by delegated decision in May 2005.
Replacement of an existing store/workshop with a chalet bungalow for tourist/guest accommodation at Ballamoar Farm, Lower Foxdale, was approved by the Planning Committee subject to conditions including seasonal use restrictions and materials.
Retrospective application for a temporary agricultural shed at Laurel View Farm, Laurel Bank, St Johns was approved subject to conditions requiring its removal within 2 years or upon completion of an approved building elsewhere on the site.
Amendments to a previously approved dwelling on Plot 12 Carrick Bay View, Colby, including a projecting full height gable and slight width increase, were approved by the Planning Committee subject to conditions.
Erection of a first floor extension to the eastern elevation of The Workshop, Park Road, Port St Mary, to provide an additional bedroom. The application was approved by the Planning Committee on 3 June 2005.
Erection of a porch on the rear elevation and reinstatement of a chimney at The Cottage, Close Jairg, Old Church Road, Crosby, Douglas was approved by the Planning Committee.
Retrospective application to approve the installation of uPVC replacement windows on the rear elevation of a dwelling at Torpoint, Clifton Road North, Port St Mary. The application was approved by delegated decision.
Conversion of a two-storey barn at Ballig Farm into a dwelling, with demolition of lean-to structures and a side extension, was approved by the Planning Committee subject to conditions including ancillary use to the main farmhouse and highway improvements.
The application proposed extending the existing garage to form a double garage and erecting a new conservatory to the rear of the dwelling at Woodlands, Ballagawne Road, Colby. It was approved by delegated decision.
Conversion of part of an existing integral double garage to living accommodation at 20 St Runius Way, Glen Vine, Douglas. Approved by delegated decision in May 2005.
The proposal at Greenland, 23 Albany Road, Peel, involved enlarging a side window and replacing the rear ground floor bay window with patio doors (French doors). The application was approved by delegated decision.
Widening of existing gate opening at Wystryn, Bay View Road, Port Erin to create a vehicle driveway onto Bay View Road. Approved by delegated decision in May 2005.
The application proposed enclosing an existing open porch at 4 St. Patricks View, Peel, with uPVC door and windows. It was approved by delegated decision on 7 May 2005.