Steve Butler

Appeal against the approval for ongoing operation and decommissioning of a temporary lagoon facility for dewatering and storing sediment dredged from Peel Marina with associated temporary pipelines along and alongside the River Neb between Ballaterson Farm and Peel Marina until 31st December 2027

Manx Utilities proposed installing a 750m³ service reservoir and pump station with access, fencing, and landscaping on vacant land west of Jurby Medical Centre in Jurby Industrial Estate. The Planning Committee approved the application despite it being a departure from zoning.

Appeal against the refusal for the approval in principle for the erection of a new dwelling, closing up of existing access, creation of new access and demolition of part of The Bungalow, addressing details of the means of access

Combined approval in principle and full approval for phased development of a Cannabis Cultivation Campus and Solar Energy Park, together with access, associated infrastructure and site engineering works. Full approval for the erection of units 1 and 2 with associated infrastructure. All other matters reserved

Restoration of existing silt store to create and maintain a permanent facility for storage and monitoring of dredged material from Peel Marina

Retrospective extension of inert landfill operations at Wrights Pit North until 2030 with restoration by 2031 and addition of non-hazardous dredged material. Application withdrawn per portal status.

The proposal was for the installation of a 10-space cycle shelter at Hills Meadow Industrial Estate in Douglas. It was refused because the shelter would be located within an approved turning space in the car park layout, making that area difficult to use.

Continuation of restoration works at Manx Birdlife Point of Ayre Reserve in Bride, including rebuilding a gravel bund, re-profiling the lake edge, creating new ponds, and erecting a birdwatching hide, was approved by the Planning Committee.

Retrospective revisions to the front parking area and access steps at Spindrift, Pinfold Hill, Laxey, were approved by the Director of Planning and Building Control on 13 April 2022.

Extension to existing graveyard

Retrospective application for change of use of two buildings at Corlett's Yard, Union Mills, to vehicle restoration and repairs (Class 2.3 General Industrial) with cladding replacement on one building. Approved by Planning Committee.

The application sought permission for the additional use of an industrial unit at Balthane Park, Ballasalla, for the storage of classic cars and as an operating centre for car hire. It was approved by the Planning Committee.

The application proposed the erection of a polytunnel structure (6.1m x 12.1m x 1.83m high) with gravel base at Ballaoates Farm, St Johns, for agricultural use growing fruit and vegetables. It was permitted by the Planning Committee subject to conditions restricting use to agriculture and requiring removal if no longer needed.

BlueWave Communications Ltd proposed installing additional telecommunication equipment (32 radomes), creating a site access track, and erecting compound fencing at the Carnane Transmitter Site on Old Castletown Road, Douglas. The application was approved by delegated officer decision on 7 June 2022.

The proposal sought permission for the additional use of gardens at Kielthusthag Lodge as a wedding venue, hosting up to 12 events per year. It was approved on a temporary basis by the Planning Committee with strict conditions limiting frequency, hours, parking, and other impacts.

The Salvation Army proposed erecting a multipurpose hall, entrance canopy, roof tile replacement with artificial slates, and new car parking at their headquarters in the Isle of Man Business Park, Braddan. The application was approved by the Planning Committee despite being a departure from the industrial land designation.

Conversion of agricultural buildings at Ballaoates Farm, St Johns, into 2 tourist accommodation units with landscaping and drainage was refused by the Planning Committee due to failure to preserve the barn's character, lack of structural proof, missing site levels, and inadequate protected species assessment.

Swagelok Ltd proposed the redevelopment of the Vehicle and Driving Test Centre site on Ballafletcher Road, Cronkbourne, Douglas, including refurbishment and extension of the existing building for light industry and research & development. The Planning Committee approved the application on 18 July 2022, with conditions addressing materials, ecology, trees, highways, and drainage.

Replacement of the existing vehicle test centre building with a new 2,625m² light industrial/research and development building on an industrial estate site in Douglas. The application was permitted by the Planning Committee.

The application proposed the erection of two cattle shelters and two silage pits in agricultural fields off Staarvey Road, Peel. It was approved by the Planning Committee subject to conditions addressing visual impact, agricultural use, environmental protection, and ecology.