12 October 2020 · Planning Committee (decision made 05.10.2020); signed by Director of Planning and Building Control (decision notice)
Castle Mona Hotel, Castle Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ly
The proposal involves essential repairs to the roof of the Grade II listed Castle Mona Hotel, including replacement of inappropriate modern cement tiles with traditional slate, structural repairs to the tower and main roof, addition of insulation, internal downpipes, replacement and additional opening rooflights, enlar…
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The Department had special regard to the desirability of preserving the registered building (RB82) and its features of special architectural or historic interest under S16 of the Town and Country Plan…
Environment Policy 32
Prohibits detrimental alterations to character. Repairs necessary and use reversible methods with protection measures, not detrimental.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials. Proposals specify slate roofs, appropriate for historic building.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing character. Minimal visual changes preserve Promenades CA.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents.
Tower propping specification
The temporary propping of the tower is to be carried out in accordance with the specification issued on 12 May 2020 by BB Consulting Engineers and date stamped received 05th June 2020. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
Roof repairs specification
All structural roof repairs to be carried out in accordance with the outline specification, issue 01 dated 21 May 2020 by BB Consulting Engineers date stamped received 5th June 2020 unless otherwise approved in writing by the Department. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
Damage repair
Any damage to the registered building during the course of the works hereby approved shall be made good upon completion of said works. All making good works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department and thereafter implemented within time period to be agreed with the Department. Reason: to ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
Architectural protection method
Prior to the commencement of works taking place details of the method for protecting architectural details and features in the affected areas of the registered building have been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Department, implemented and inspected and approved on site by an officer of the Department. The approved protection measures shall be retained and maintained throughout the period of the work. Architectural features including but not limited to the cornicing and architrave within the tower. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
Internal downpipes details
Details of proposed internal downpipes including a method statement for their installation shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department prior to their installation. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and thereafter maintained. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
Materials schedule and samples
No development shall commence until a schedule of materials and finishes and samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the roofs including rainwatergoods and rooflights, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. The development shall not be carried out unless in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
Fall arrest system details
Details of proposed fall arrest system including a method statement for their installation shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department prior to their installation. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and thereafter maintained. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building.
raised no objection to the application
no highway interest in the application
support the application(s) and recommends that a Planning Brief is produced to address any future additions
All consultees either raised no objections or explicitly supported the proposals for Castle Mona Registered Building consent, with DEFA Biodiversity requesting bird nesting checks and IOMNH&AS providing supportive historical context and recommending a Planning Brief.
Key concern: potential for nesting birds due to building disrepair
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
DEFA Biodiversity
Conditional No ObjectionNesting birds are legally protected and this includes protection from recklessness; The bird nesting season is usually between late February and late August or late September in the case of swifts, swallows or house martins, and for pigeons, nesting can take place year round
Conditions requested: thorough search of the building for nesting birds should be made prior to demolition or other activities which will block access into the buildings; All birds, their nests, eggs and young are protected by law (Wildlife Act 1990); Thorough checks for birds, their active nests and eggs should be undertaken prior any activities which may block access in and out of the building and prior to any demolition; Once it has been established that no birds, their active nests or chicks are within the building, then any suitable access points to the building should be blocked off prior to demolition; If a nest is discovered while work is being undertaken, all work must stop and advice sought from the Ecosystem Policy Team, DEFA
Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society
SupportThe Isle of Man Natural History & Antiquarian Society is very pleased to note the positive action being taken by the owners to secure and safeguard the historic fabric of the Castle Mona; We support the current proposals; Isle of Man Natural History & Antiquarian Society SUPPORT these applications
Conditions requested: Planning Brief is evolved (corresponding to a Conservation Plan in the UK); Informed public input is essential
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No CommentNo Highways Interest
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No CommentNo Highways Interest
Nigel Crowe
Supplementary to initial IOMNH&AS Submission
