7 August 2012 · Planning Committee (Secretary Mrs EJ Callow)
10-16, Mannin Hotel, Broadway, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4el
The application sought consent to demolish existing Victorian-era hotels at 12-16 Broadway, Douglas, which had been vacant for hotel use but partially used for offices. The buildings were found to have severe structural defects, including poor brickwork bonding, decayed timbers, corroded steel lintels, and unstable bay…
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The key issue was the impact on the Douglas Promenades Conservation Area, where Environment Policy 35 requires development to preserve or enhance character, and Policy 39 presumes retention of positiv…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires protection/enhancement of Conservation Areas and built heritage. Assessed as satisfied because, despite demolition, facade replication preserves character.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character. Officer and Conservation Officer found replication of ornate Victorian facade, with reuse of details, preserves streetscene despite full demolition due to structure.
Environmental Policy 39
Presumption to retain positive contributors to Conservation Areas; considers condition, repair costs, retention efforts, alternatives. Retention impossible per structural report; replication deemed acceptable compromise after failed prior scheme.
General Policy 2
Mentioned by Conservation Officer as relevant to Conservation Areas. Assessed compliant via facade replication preserving special character.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Requires impact on Conservation Area character as material consideration. Facade replication with minor Building Regs adjustments preserves Victorian terrace features.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This Registered Building Consent is for the demolition of existing hotels (in association with 12/00816/B), former Mannin and Broadway Hotels, Douglas as shown by P-101, P-102, P-103, P-104, P-105, P-106, P-107, P-108, P-109, P-110, P-111 and P-112 all received 4th June 2012.
does not object to this proposal
fully supportive... revitalising a previous Hotel to be used once again... in sympathy with the Department's policy to encourage quality tourist accommodation
