Planning Officer · 2008-2023
Jennifer Chance served as a planning officer who handled 119 planning applications over a 16-year career (2008–2023). Their most active parishes were Douglas (34), Braddan (17), Peel (10). Of 113 decided applications, 80 (71%) were approved and 33 (29%) refused. A further 2 were withdrawn before decision. They specialised primarily in alteration, new_build, extension applications. Their busiest year was 2018 with 26 decisions.
108
Decisions
71
Approved
33
Refused
68.3%
Approval Rate
Erection of a single-storey Cancer Information and Support Centre with 9 parking spaces (including 4 disabled) on grassed land in front of Nobles Hospital entrance. The application was permitted by delegated decision on 08.09.2023.
Appeal against the refusal for redevelopment of disused hotel site with new hotel and leisure facilities and 40 residential apartments, with associated highway and drainage works
The proposal at 28 Belgravia Road, Onchan, for alterations and extensions to create additional living and garage accommodation, including a first-floor extension over the garage, increased roof height to make a three-storey dwelling, and a single-storey front extension, was permitted by the Planning Committee.
Redevelopment of disused Golf Links Hotel site with new 40-bedroom hotel, leisure facilities, 40 apartments, highway and drainage works at Fort Island, Castletown. Refused by Planning Committee on 13/12/2021.
Minor changes application to approved planning permission PA 18/00611/B for alterations, extension and pitched roof at Monks Bridge Cottage, involving repositioning of external steps and retaining wall, was permitted by the Director of Planning and Building Control.
Planning permission was granted for the creation of a 200mm diameter borehole up to 100m deep in a field at Ballagawne Farm, Ballabeg, Castletown, to abstract water for agricultural use. The application was approved by the Planning Committee as it supports farming without undue environmental or amenity impacts.
Retrospective application for a borehole at an existing cement works in Stoney Mountain Quarry, Eairy, was permitted by the Planning Committee. The borehole supports the ongoing business operations with minimal above-ground impact.
Appeal against the approval of application for the de-registration of the former Farmers Combine Warehouse (19/00293/REGBLD) in accordance with 7(1)(a) of the (Registered Buildings) Regulations 2013
Appeal against the refusal for the de-registration of the former Groudle Glen Hotel (19/00287/REGBLD) in accordance with 7(1)(a) of the (Registered Buildings) Regulations 2013
Appeal against the refusal of installation of replacement windows
The proposal to replace timber decorative sash windows with uPVC windows at 25 Church Street, Peel, in the Peel Conservation Area was refused because it would harm the area's character.
Application to de-register the former Groudle Glen Hotel from the Protected Buildings Register due to lack of special interest, poor condition, and economic viability issues. The Department refused the application, retaining the building on the register.
Alterations and extensions to Strathallan House, a detached dwelling on Strathallan Road, Onchan, including widening a gable, adding a rear living room, new garage with roof terrace, lift shaft, and new windows. The application was permitted by delegated officer decision on 03/01/2019.
Application to de-register the Former Farmers' Combine Warehouse at 33 West Quay, Ramsey from the Protected Buildings Register. The Department approved the application, removing the building from the register.
Appeal against the refusal of the erection of a building to provide two staff residential units and office accommodation with associated landscaping and parking
Registered Building consent was sought for alterations including demolition of a rear porch and boundary wall, installation of a garage door, and creation of off-road parking at a mid-terrace house in Douglas. The application was permitted by the Head of Development Management.
Registered Building consent was sought to demolish a timber shed and greenhouse at 14 Malvern Road, Douglas (in Selborne Drive Conservation Area), to make way for a replacement store approved under linked application 18/00752/B. The application was permitted.
Replacement of rear door and patio doors at a terraced house in Peel's conservation area. The application was permitted by delegated officer decision.
Erection of a first floor extension over an existing garage at 1 Oak Road, Ballawattleworth, Peel, to provide additional living accommodation. The application was permitted by delegated officer decision.
Replacement of a non-original front door with a 4-panelled red composite door at 3 Bridge Street, Peel, in the conservation area. The application was approved by officer delegation.