Planning Officer · 2022-2024
Toby Cowell is a currently active planning officer who has handled 260 planning applications over a 3-year career (2022–2024). Their most active parishes are Douglas (68), Malew (20), Onchan (17). Of 259 decided applications, 230 (89%) were approved and 29 (11%) refused. A further 1 were withdrawn before decision. They specialise primarily in extension, alteration, new_build applications. Their busiest year was 2023 with 169 decisions.
244
Decisions
215
Approved
28
Refused
88.5%
Approval Rate
Appeal against the approval in principle application for proposed residential development
Appeal against the approval for alterations to facilitate a change of use from place of worship to gym with associated facilities (in association with 23/01453/CON)
Replacement of ten uPVC windows and two doors at Newholme Cottage in Laxey's Conservation Area. Approved as like-for-like replacements that preserve the dwelling's character.
Alterations and extensions to Ballasaig House, an existing cottage in rural Maughold, including a two-storey rear extension and single-storey side garage, were approved by delegated officer decision.
Replacement of three existing windows with new uPVC casement units at Flat 2, 7 Mount Bradda, Douglas, within the Woodbourne Road Conservation Area. The application was permitted by delegated officer decision.
The application proposed demolishing an existing conservatory at Three Acres, a detached dormer bungalow in rural Union Mills, and replacing it with a new single-storey extension, rear dormer, and replacement windows throughout. The development was permitted by delegated officer decision.
Replacement of an existing glazed wooden-framed porch at Primrose Lodge, Athol Park, Port Erin, with an identical new porch due to wet rot. The application was approved as it complies with design policies without harming the streetscene.
Temporary installation of a banner sign on the historic Flour Mill building in Laxey Conservation Area until 1 January 2026, to advertise opening times while a permanent design is developed. Approved by Planning Committee subject to removal by the specified date.
Erection of two extensions to a detached bungalow in Peel to add a bedroom, living space, garage, and porch, along with internal alterations and external updates. The application was permitted by delegated decision.
The application proposed demolishing an existing bungalow at Driftwood, Dogmills, Ramsey, and replacing it with a modern detached dwelling plus garage extension. It was approved by the Planning Committee.
Planning permission was approved for the erection of a detached garage/carport for up to 5 vehicles at Cronkbreck House, Main Road, Greeba, in a countryside location within German parish.
Registered Building Consent was sought for the demolition of a single-storey rear annex at 2A Water Street, Ramsey, in connection with PA 24/00690/B. The application was permitted by delegated officer decision.
The proposal at 2A Water Street, Ramsey, involves demolishing a rear annex and replacing it with a two-storey extension for additional office space, plus front elevation alterations including new windows and doors. The application was permitted by delegated decision.
The application proposed ground and first floor extensions to the dwelling at Walden, Phildraw Road, Ballasalla, plus a detached garage with living space above. It was approved by delegated officer decision on 1 October 2024.
Retrospective permission was sought at Dhoon School, Glen Mona, Ramsey, for the partial removal of a Manx sod bank and its reinstatement to match the existing. The application was permitted by delegated decision.
Demolition of former Empire Garage buildings on Marine Parade in Peel and erection of seven 3-4 bed dwellings with realigned Gib Lane, parking, and drainage was permitted by the Planning Committee.
Registered Building Consent was sought for demolition of existing buildings on a brownfield garage site in Peel's Conservation Area to enable redevelopment into 7 dwellings (PA 24/00569/B). The application was permitted by the Planning Committee.
The application sought permission to extend the residential curtilage of a dwelling at 42 Shimmin Road, Ballasalla, into adjoining land previously approved as public open space within the Reayrt Mie estate. The proposal was permitted by delegated decision on 27 June 2024.
Replacement of single-glazed windows and two fire doors with double-glazed uPVC windows and new doors at a terraced Victorian property in Port Erin was permitted by delegated officer decision.
Retrospective change of use of two agricultural fields off Ballakillowey Road, Colby, for personal dog walking recreation was approved by the Planning Committee. The decision permits non-commercial use only, with no structures allowed.