9 November 2004 · Planning Committee
4, Brunswick Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3ll
The proposal involved the retrospective removal of part of a traditional dwarf wall in front of a mixed-use building (sub post office, shop, employment agency, and residential) to create hardstanding for two private parking spaces with ramped access from the highway.
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The Planning Committee refused the application because the dwarf wall was a traditional feature demarcating residential curtilage, and its removal would be detrimental to the appearance of the Selborn…
Identification of Special Character
Policy requires preservation of special architectural or historic character of conservation areas, including historic street patterns, property boundaries like dwarf walls, and enclosure spaces. The officer assessed the proposal as harmful because the dwarf wall demarcates traditional residential curtilage, contributing to the area's character; its removal detracts from this.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Proposals affecting conservation areas must consider impact on special character. The removal of the wall and parking was found detrimental to the area's appearance and setting.
No adverse traffic impacts, subject to ramp not constructed within highway and vehicles not overhanging footway
No objection
