22 August 2007 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
49, Castlemona Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4eb
The proposal sought permission to retain excavation works already undertaken on a steep bank behind the property and to erect a retaining wall and path, providing a safe external escape route from upper floors without needing to pass through lower levels.
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The officer considered the principle of creating an external escape area from upper floors acceptable to allow safe evacuation without venturing through lower floors.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the retention of the excavated area of bank and the erection of a retaining wall and path as shown in drawing number 07/677/3 date stamped 21st May 2007.
Do not oppose
No objection
Multiple neighbouring residents and residents' association submitted objections to the planning application primarily concerning loss of rear emergency access, risk of landslip from excavation and vegetation removal, and structural stability of the proposed retaining wall; Douglas Corporation provided no objection.
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Corporation have no objection to the proposals listed below.
Precedent Value
This appeal was withdrawn before determination, setting no substantive precedent. Future applicants can learn that appeals can be withdrawn at any stage, allowing the original permission to stand.
