Planning Officer · 2008-2011
Gary Barr served as a planning officer who handled 295 planning applications over a 4-year career (2008–2011). Their most active parishes were Douglas (170), Ramsey (19), Lezayre (16). Of 288 decided applications, 256 (89%) were approved and 32 (11%) refused. A further 7 were withdrawn before decision. They specialised primarily in alteration, extension, outbuilding applications. Their busiest year was 2009 with 255 decisions. Their caseload was heaviest in the earlier part of their career.
294
Decisions
256
Approved
32
Refused
88.9%
Approval Rate
Reserved matters application for a replacement dwelling and conversion of outbuildings to guest accommodation and garaging at Ballacaroon Farm, West Baldwin Road, Mount Rule. The application was withdrawn by the applicant in 2011.
Appeal against refusal for change of use to a self contained residential apartment
Appeal against refusal for installation of a dormer to rear elevation
Removal of an existing storm porch at Boundary Cottage, Nassau Road, Regaby, Ramsey, with the elevation made good by installing a door. The application was approved by delegated decision.
Erection of single storey extensions, conservatory, and porch to an existing bungalow at Cronk Olaf, Ballamoar Lane, Ballaugh. Approved by delegated Senior Planning Officer on 30 March 2010.
Erection of a ground floor rear extension (3.7m x 3.1m) and first floor flat roof extension over the garage to a semi-detached dwelling at 54 Meadow Crescent, Douglas was refused due to poor design introducing an alien flat roof.
Conversion of an existing integral garage to living accommodation, erection of a replacement detached double garage, and extension to the driveway at 4 Squeen Meadow, Ballaugh was approved by delegated decision.
Erection of a detached double garage/store at Claddagh Mill Farm, Sulby Bridge, Sulby, was approved by the Planning Committee.
The application proposed the removal of an eastern chimney stack from the dwelling Greenbanks on Mount Auldyn in Ramsey. It was approved by delegated powers subject to conditions.
Installation of three conservation rooflights on the western elevation of the Ramsey Town Band Room in Ramsey Conservation Area was approved by delegated decision on 30th March 2010.
The application sought consent for an illuminated sign box above the entrance of a building in Douglas's Promenades Conservation Area. It was refused by the Senior Planning Officer due to its incongruous design and materials.
Erection of a modestly scaled timber framed shed measuring 6m x 4m x 2.75m high in the front garden of Clover Cottage, a detached dwelling on Main Road in Sulby. The application was approved by delegated powers on 31st March 2010.
The proposal was for a partial conversion and first floor extension to an existing detached garage at 39 Vicarage Park, Douglas, to create ancillary living accommodation (bedroom, lounge, bathroom). The application was refused by the Senior Planning Officer.
The application sought to convert part of the basement level of Trevelyan Hotel at 18 Palace Terrace, Queens Promenade, Douglas, into a takeaway outlet. The proposal was refused by the Senior Planning Officer due to impacts on residential amenity and the Promenades Conservation Area.
The application sought permission to change the use of a private manege at Palm Cottage, The Curragh, Ballaugh, from private to training members of the public. It was approved by delegated powers on 5th March 2010.
Installation of 1m high fall protection guard rails made from recycled PVC weights on the flat roof of Barclays Bank at 52 Parliament Street, Ramsey, was approved by delegated decision.
Boundary wall and railing amendments, additional external door, and rear store at Pumpkin Patch Day Nursery in Hailwood Court, Douglas were approved by delegated decision on 25th February 2010.
Rendering the external walls of an existing outbuilding to match the main dwelling at Croit-Ny-Gurrin Gelling, The Curragh, Ballaugh. The application was approved on 8th March 2010.
Conversion of a three-storey mid-terrace dwelling in Hutchinson Square, Douglas, into four self-contained apartments was approved subject to conditions. The decision addressed issues from a prior refusal by relocating the main entrance to the front.
Planning permission was granted for a ground and first floor side extension and garage conversion to additional living accommodation at 11 Harcroft Meadow, Douglas. The development was approved as a modest addition that respects the character of the area.