Works Minister accused of violating building protocol
This was brought to the attention of this news site as the business partner said everyone should comply with the building code, regardless of who they are and what position they hold.
“The issue is Mark (Hon Mark H. Vanterpool) is building directly on the boundary of the property. He did not leave the required space by law which is 10ft,” said the concerned businessman, who added that the building leaves no space on the four sides of the property.
Matter reported to TCP
According to FOL Ltd, this concern was reported to the Town and Country Planning Department, which responded promptly. Officers from the department visited the construction site last week Thursday and were observed taking measurements.
“However the project still proceeded…That was Thursday last week before they (Hon Vanterpool’s construction workers) even poured concrete,” said the concerned individual.
FOL Ltd sits alongside the construction site and according to the business it is not impeding their property. “But he did not leave the required space which, where my property is, where my wall/fence supposed to be put back. When he is finish his building there would be no space adequately for anybody to walk around his building.”
The complainer said Hon Vanterpool sought permission to remove his fence to allow for the construction to take place and that was granted, “But like I said the space for the bound is a violation.”
What goes for one should go for all
Asked why is this of such concern to him, the businessman said, “Because it is illegal and when I was building my building I had to follow that same protocol. Why does he not have to follow the same protocol?”
The concerned man said he did not discuss his concerns directly with Hon Vanterpool but rather with Head of the Town and Country Planning Department Mr Gregory W. Adams.
Information not accurate?
Contacted yesterday afternoon September 7, 2016 Mr Adams Acknowledged that the concern was brought to his office and he did have officers do the required evaluation/measurement.
“The information given to you (VINO) is not accurate to a point. My staff did go to the site that’s why I know what the case is you are talking about, so its factual in that regard that we did have someone visit to document what is happening.”
Mr Adams added, however, that it was inaccurate that any building violation was broken as raised by FOL Ltd.
He noted that should there be any further queries; the matter could be investigated further.
Contacted today, September 8, 2016 to find out how much space is required to exist between buildings and their boundaries, Mr Adams said he did not wish to comment any further on the issue as he said it was not fair to be commenting on allegations “when we have the facts here.”
Efforts to secure a comment from Hon Vanterpool proved futile.
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34 Responses to “Works Minister accused of violating building protocol”
U run this country daddy so build what the hell you want.
Can't wait to see the end of this movie!
Shame on them for not suing the minister for not following the law. Space between the buildings, whether legal or not would be at least more functional and better design choice. This minister is a run-away freight train.
what they make while in the BVI....majority of belongers work for central government so to speak out against the government is a no no: we have good people interested in running for political office but the fear of victimization is great....keep the faith
And I remember a movie screen was erected in town on private property and tcp told them to take it down immediately now you hearing that our leaders are breaking the building code where is the balance. That Mr Adams is a puppet?
But he also has a problem confronting the NDP. They over-ride the dept often. That is why the ugly empty building is on the highway at Pasea. Special treatment.