Former Planning Officer · 2013-2018
Edmond Riley served as a planning officer who handled 1,041 planning applications over a 8-year career (2011–2018). Their most active parishes were Douglas (246), Braddan (100), Onchan (95). Of 1,036 decided applications, 951 (92%) were approved and 85 (8%) refused. A further 5 were withdrawn before decision. They specialised primarily in alteration, extension, new_build applications. Their busiest year was 2017 with 262 decisions. Their caseload increased significantly over their career.
1,020
Decisions
932
Approved
83
Refused
91.8%
Approval Rate
Alterations to the front facade of a three-storey retail building at 67 Strand Street, Douglas, to create a two-storey curtain walling with internal double-height space. The Planning Committee approved the application against the officer's recommendation to refuse.
Appeal agasint the refusal of erection of a detached dwelling with associated driveway and access and erection of stables
Appeal against the approval of creation of three new dwellings with associated golf club car park and access alterations/improvements.
Appeal against approval for the restoration and remodelling of property including removal of lean-to extension and replacement with extension to north-east elevation
Appeal against the refusal of the proposed change of use of part of field to campsite including 10 'glamping' pods and welcome centre.
Appeal against the refusal of approval in principle for the erection of residential accommodation for older people for up to 25 units addressing means of access
Appeal against the refusal of a new farm entrance track
Appeal against the approval of the change of use of part of practice ground as campsite for 2017 TT and Festival of Motoring periods.
Appeal against the approval of replacement of an existing lamp post with an antenna topped lamp post with associated equipment cabinets
Appeal against the refusal of operation of a temporary car park with controlled access (retrospective)
The proposal involves alterations to a terrace of public sector houses in Foxdale, including raising roof levels by 12 degrees, removing chimney stacks, replacing windows, and demolishing garages. It was approved by delegated officer decision.
First floor extension above the existing pool room and conservatory at Ballelby, Dalby, to provide additional living accommodation including a bedroom, dressing room and landing. The application was permitted by delegated officer decision.
Temporary change of use from light industrial to out of school care facility for two years at Unit D2, Eden Business Park, Douglas. Approved by Planning Committee subject to conditions limiting it to two years and the specific applicant.
Conversion of a vacant office building at Canada-Life House, Alexandra Road, Castletown, into seven residential apartments with balcony garden and associated parking was permitted by the Planning Committee despite being contrary to the site's office zoning.
Part demolition and rebuilding of an existing garage at 42 Sunningdale Drive, Onchan, with only a new up-and-over garage door differing from the existing structure. The application was approved by delegated officer decision.
The Department of Home Affairs proposed replacing and extending existing industrial-style storage buildings at the Drill Hall site on Tromode Road, Douglas, with a larger prefabricated modular building for storage and staff facilities. The application was approved by delegated officer decision.
The application sought approval for various external alterations to the detached bungalow 'Tresco' on Bradda West Road in Port Erin, including raising the patio, new bi-folding doors, remodelled porch, and updated balustrading. It was approved by delegated officer decision.
Conversion of a detached garage in the rear garden of a terraced house in Peel's Conservation Area into a music room for piano teaching by the homeowner. The Planning Committee approved the application subject to conditions limiting hours, students, and use.
The application sought permission for alterations including a rear dormer on a semi-detached house at The Haven, Tynwald Road, Peel, and was approved by delegated officer decision.
Installation of render to the ground floor frontage, uPVC sliding sash replacement windows, roof re-slating and two conservation-style Velux rooflights to a three-storey end-terrace commercial building at 14 Douglas Street, Peel. Application permitted by delegated officer decision.