28 September 2010 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
4, Laureston Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5dh
Mrs Janet Elizabeth Bell applied to remove an old, rusted and redundant fire escape from the rear of her terraced dwelling in the Douglas (Ballaquayle Road) Conservation Area. The fire escape was described as having no architectural merit and being in a dangerous condition, potentially posing a safety risk.
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The officer noted that the fire escape has no architectural merit and its removal would enhance the conservation area. The proposal was considered under General Policy 2 and Environment Policy 35 of t…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 requires development to respect local character and amenity. The officer assessed the removal as enhancing the conservation area by eliminating a structure with no architectural merit, thus complying with the policy's emphasis on protecting and improving environmental quality.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 relates to conservation areas. The proposal was found to improve the area through removal of an unsightly, redundant feature, directly supporting the policy's objectives for preserving and enhancing character.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the removal of a fire escape as shown in location plan, site plan and photographs date stamped 2nd August 2010.
no objection to the proposals
