Planning Officer · 2019-2025
Based in Peel. Notable for handling the Laxey Wheel Visitor Hub application which caused MNH to withdraw.
Vanessa Porter is a currently active planning officer who has handled 1,229 planning applications over a 7-year career (2019–2025). Their most active parishes are Douglas (197), Onchan (120), Peel (109). Of 1,208 decided applications, 1,095 (91%) were approved and 113 (9%) refused. A further 10 were withdrawn before decision. They specialise primarily in alteration, extension, change_of_use applications. Their busiest year was 2023 with 294 decisions. Their caseload increased significantly over their career.
1,171
Decisions
1,047
Approved
106
Refused
90.8%
Approval Rate
Appeal against the approval for erection of single story extension to the rear of the existing dwelling house and widening of vehicular access
Appeal against the refusal for construction of Agricultural Storage Building
Appeal against the approval for registered building consent for the demolition elements proposed within application 25/90093/B
Appeal against the refusal for additional use of tourist accommodation (class 3.6) as residential (class 3.3)
Appeal against the erection of stables and agricultural building, creation of hardstanding (part retrospective) and creation of pond (retrospective)
Replacement of a single-storey rear annexe and conservatory at Tanglewood, Orrisdale, Kirk Michael with a two-storey extension, sun room and entrance porch was approved by delegated officer decision.
The application proposed creating a new vehicular access with a gravel track on the western side of an agricultural field at Douglas Road, Ballasalla, and permanently closing the existing access next to Maggie's Cottage. It was approved by the Planning Committee despite being contrary to several countryside policies.
The application proposed a two-storey rear extension to a semi-detached house in Ramsey, including a ground floor open plan area, first floor balcony with privacy screens, vertical timber cladding, a flue, and side elevation doors. It was approved by delegated officer decision on 29 July 2025.
Alterations to windows, doors, and steps on the side and rear elevations of a bungalow at 34 King Edward Park, Onchan, were approved by the Principal Planner.
The application proposed forming a new glazed entrance lobby by infilling an existing shopfront canopy at the Spar shop on Atholl Street in Peel. It was approved by delegated officer decision.
The application sought permission for an attached garage at ground floor and first floor extension to the side of an existing semi-detached dwelling at 46 Magherchirrym, Ponyfields, Port Erin. The proposal was approved by delegated officer decision.
The application proposed creating a raised parking area for two cars, garden walling, steps, and widening the vehicular access at 3 Oak Close, Onchan. It was permitted by a Principal Planner.
The application proposed a front extension to enlarge an existing attached garage at Spring Bank, Baldrine Road, Baldrine, including internal alterations for a lobby, utility room, living room, shower room, new windows, sliding doors, and a rooflight. It was approved by delegated officer decision.
The application proposed a single-storey rear extension (7m x 5m) to a bungalow at The Hollies, 1 Bradda View, Ballakillowey, Colby, plus widening of the vehicular access. It was permitted by delegated officer decision.
Retrospective application for a single-storey link extension infilling an alleyway between the bungalow and garage, plus replacing a window with a patio door at Nirvana, Ramsey Road, Laxey. The application was permitted by officer delegation.
Certificate of Lawful Development for a flue installed in the rear extension of a semi-detached dwelling at 35 Meadow Crescent, Douglas. Approved as it has been in place for over 4 years, making it immune from enforcement.
The application sought permission to reduce the height of a double chimney stack on a terraced house in a Conservation Area in Douglas to match neighbouring stacks. It was approved by delegated officer decision.
Replacement of an existing flat-roofed porch with a new pitched-roof porch measuring 3.6m by 2m at Cushlin-My-Chree, Douglas Road, Peel. The application was approved by delegated officer decision.
Change of use from soft play area to gym at Onchan Park, Onchan, within a pleasure park complex zoned as open space. Approved by the Planning Committee subject to conditions on hours, area, no lighting, and use restriction.
The application proposed a single storey extension, conversion of a detached garage to ancillary living accommodation, and various alterations to the dwelling at Thanehurst, Fairy Cottage, Laxey. It was approved by delegated officer decision.