11 August 2017 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Isle Of Man Breweries, George Hotel, The Parade, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lg
The proposal involves alterations at the George Hotel, a Registered Building (RB38) within the Castletown Conservation Area, specifically creating two hotel bedrooms on the first floor by converting the former kitchen space, relocating the kitchen to the ground floor function room area, reordering WCs for disabled acce…
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The officer assessed the proposals against heritage policies, noting the George Hotel's substantial history of alterations as evidenced by planning history and photographic survey, which showed modern…
Strategic Policy 4
Requires proposals to protect or enhance Registered Buildings, Conservation Areas, and avoid environmental harm. The officer found the alterations would not detrimentally impact the Registered Building or Conservation Area due to prior modern changes, thus complying.
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits extensions or alterations to Registered Buildings that detrimentally affect their special character. Assessed as compliant because proposed works affect areas already modernised with no historic features, and window resizing removes non-significant elements.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials for pre-1920 buildings. Noted as relevant but no specific material changes highlighted; overall proposals deemed non-detrimental to character.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Areas. External changes like reduced windows and sun tubes found not detrimental to area character.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with article 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
recommend that the application be approved
Highways Division (DOI) does not oppose the proposals subject to a condition ensuring the car parking area remains unobstructed and maintained for hotel use.
Key concern: increase in parking demand at peak times
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
Conditional No ObjectionDo not oppose with condition/comment; The proposals will result in an increase of bedrooms from 7 to 9. This will innevitabley lead to an increase in parking demand at peak times.; Given the sites central location within Castletown and good public transport links to the Airport and Douglas I am satisfied there are alternatives to using a car...particularly for guest / tourists visiting the Island.; As a result, the proposals are considered accepteable.; Please attach the following condition to any future consent; Reason: In the interest of Highway Safety.
Conditions requested: The car parking area as shown on the approved plan (17010 03) shall remain free from obstruction and maintained for the benefit of car parking associated with the Hotel use only.
