Planning Officer · 2011-2016
Melissa Mcknight served as a planning officer who handled 1,036 planning applications over a 6-year career (2011–2016). Their most active parishes were Douglas (276), Onchan (86), Peel (81). Of 1,020 decided applications, 928 (91%) were approved and 92 (9%) refused. A further 16 were withdrawn before decision. They specialised primarily in alteration, extension, outbuilding applications. Their busiest year was 2015 with 312 decisions.
1,047
Decisions
927
Approved
103
Refused
90%
Approval Rate
The Joey Dunlop Foundation proposed a two-storey extension to Braddan Bridge House on Peel Road, Braddan, to add two apartments (one 1-bed, one 2-bed) by incorporating the garage, plus a wheelchair ramp and gate to Braddan Road. The application was approved by the Planning Committee.
Replacement of the glazed conservatory roof with grey roof tiles at 61 Cronk Ny Greiney, Douglas. The application was approved by delegated officer decision.
Erection of two illuminated signs and one non-illuminated totem sign at a vehicle dealership in Isle of Man Business Park, Braddan. Application approved subject to conditions on time limits, positioning, and illumination.
The proposal involves alterations and a single-storey extension to the rear and side elevations of a semi-detached dwelling at 4 Thornton Avenue, Douglas. It was approved by the Planning Committee subject to conditions.
The application proposed replacing timber framed casement windows with brown UPVC casement windows on the front and white UPVC on the rear, plus a new white UPVC rear door at a two-storey terraced dwelling in Castletown Conservation Area. It was approved by delegated officer decision.
Application for alterations to a previously approved replacement garage to revise the roof and incorporate a garden room at Thie Vane, Truggan Road, Port St Mary. The application was withdrawn.
Replacement of the glazed roof on an existing conservatory at 17 King Edward Close, Onchan, with lightweight grey roof tiles to match the main house. The application was approved by delegated officer decision.
Erection of a two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension at 27 Creggans Avenue, Peel. Approved by delegated officer decision.
The application proposed a single storey side extension, alterations including replacement patio doors, and painted smooth render to the dwelling at 10 Close Quane, Peel. It was approved by delegated officer decision.
The application proposed alterations, a rear extension to the kitchen and dining room, and installation of a handrail to the existing terrace at 3 Ballaquane Road, Peel. It was approved by delegated officer decision.
Erection of a single storey detached garage measuring 6.5 x 5m with a ridge height under 5m at Wood Lea, Gordon Lane, Gordon, Peel. Approved by Planning Committee subject to conditions.
The proposal involves alterations to Union Mills Memorial Hall, including a gable end porch extension for disabled access, a rear canopy, and external doorway. It was approved by delegated officer decision.
The proposal involves installing three air handling units, a transformer, and condensers in the rear yard of a data centre at Middle River Industrial Estate, Douglas (part retrospective). The application was approved by delegated officer decision.
Erection of illuminated signage on the north east elevation of RL360 House at Isle of Man Business Park, Douglas. Approved by officer delegation.
Temporary use of Ballafletcher Sports Ground's football pitches and facilities as a campsite for up to 100 tents during TT Practice and Race Weeks was approved by the Planning Committee.
The application proposed replacing the multi-paned shop front bay window and door with a simpler three-pane white UPVC window and PVC door at Champs Barber Shop, 6 Brunswick Road, Douglas. It was approved by delegated officer decision.
The proposal involves alterations and single-storey extensions to the rear, side, and northeast elevation of the dwelling at Monks Walk, Ballasalla, plus a detached garage. It was approved by the Planning Committee.
Retrospective change of use of part of the Old Dairy building in a residential area of Douglas from dairy to preparation and distribution of sandwiches. Initially recommended for refusal by the officer but approved by the Planning Committee on 4 January 2016 subject to a condition restricting the use to sandwiches only.
Replacement of the glazed roof on the rear conservatory at 31 Wybourn Drive, Onchan, with lightweight grey roof tiles matching the main house. The application was approved by delegated officer decision.
Temporary use of a rugby pitch and facilities at Ballafletcher Sports Ground, Strang, Douglas, as a campsite for 40 pre-erected tents during TT Practice and Race Weeks. Approved by Planning Committee.
