Richard Boyt

Installation of glass balustrading to Cottage 3 first floor and erection of single storey side extension including viewing platform with associated works

The application proposed replacing an existing two-storey rear extension and adding front and rear roof dormers to a terraced dwelling at Orrysdale, Four Roads, Port St Mary. It was approved by delegated decision on 25 January 2023.

The application proposed demolishing a derelict two-storey stone cottage and replacing it with a substantially larger three-storey modern detached dwelling, associated garage, and agricultural shed on moorland near Glen Maye. Despite the officer's recommendation for refusal due to landscape impact and design, the Planning Committee overturned this after a site visit and approved the development on 27 March 2023.

Approval in principle was sought for 6 tourist chalets, 4-5 craft studios, motorhome parking for 6 vehicles, and camping at St Marks Country Park in rural St Marks. The application was refused by the Planning Committee due to harm to rural character and policy conflicts.

Variation of condition 2 of prior approval PA 21/01316/B to allow temporary spectator facilities (containers, platforms, scaffolding, seating) for Isle of Man TT and Festival of Motorcycling to be retained on site between the events and extend erection/dismantling periods from one to two weeks each. Approved by Planning Committee with conditions limiting use to race periods.

The application proposed demolishing an existing uninhabitable traditional Manx cottage and unsightly outbuildings at Cronk Vane, replacing them with a larger two-storey dwelling and detached garage approximately 50m east on the same site in rural Eairy. The application was approved by delegated decision.

The proposal sought to install glass balustrading on Cottage 3 first floor and erect a single storey side extension with viewing platform for race marshals on rural land adjacent to Glen Moar Cottages along the A3 in St Johns. The application was refused due to harm to the countryside character and Area of High Landscape Value.

The proposal at 1 Mourne View, Peel, involves converting an existing integral garage into a self-contained ancillary annex for residential or tourist use associated with the main bungalow and erecting a new detached double garage. The application was permitted by delegated decision.

Demolition and rebuilding of a lightning-damaged 2-storey semi-detached dwelling at 29 Maghergarran, Port Erin, as a like-for-like replacement. The application was approved by delegated officer decision.

The application proposed alterations and a two-storey side extension to Ballagarraghyn Cottage, a detached house on Main Road, Greeba, to add a bedroom and sauna. It was permitted by delegated officer decision.

Conversion of an integral garage into a one-bedroom annex with first floor extension including dormers, replacement porch, doors and windows at Hampton Croft, Santon, was permitted by delegated officer decision.

Retrospective amendments to Ballacallin Beg Cottage (Dwelling One), part of an approved 2018 scheme to create two dwellings from a farmhouse and barns, including a front gable bedroom, overhanging roof, and rear dormers. The amendments were permitted as they enhance the house's appearance without harming landscape character or neighbour amenity.