14 September 2020 · Planning Committee (Presenting Officer: Mr Ross Brazier)
Castle Mona Hotel, Castle Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ly
The proposal involves demolishing later 20th century additions (bowling alley from the 1990s and north east bedroom/dining wing from mid-20th century) that are physically attached but not part of the registered core of the Castle Mona Hotel, built in 1804.
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The proposals were approved because the elements for demolition are later additions (mid-20th century north east wing and 1990s bowling alley) not part of the registered building's core, physically at…
Scope limitation
This approval relates only to the demolition of the bowling alley and north east bedroom/dining wing and installation of temporary protective cladding. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building
Demolition works schedule
All demolition works to be carried out in accordance with the schedule of demolition works, 18135-200514, date stamped received 05th June 2020 and associated plan job no 18-135, drawing no 100, date stamped received 5th June 2020. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building
Temporary cladding installation
The OSB and cladding, colour to be agreed in writing with the Department, as shown and described on drawings 141, 142,143,144,145,146,147,148 dated stamped received 05 June 2020 shall be commenced within 7 days of demolition and completed within 6 weeks of completion of the demolition and retained until no longer required. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory preservation of this registered building
raised no objection to the application
no highway interest in the application
advised an informative should be added to any approval in relation to nesting birds
support the application(s) and recommends that a Planning Brief is produced to address any future additions to the registered building. Further information was also provided relating to the design, layout and significance of the building
Multiple consultees responded to the Castle Mona planning applications with no objections; IOM Natural History and Antiquarian Society supports the proposals while recommending a Planning Brief; DEFA Biodiversity requests bird nesting checks.
Key concern: potential for nesting birds due to building disrepair
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; It is imperative that the blunders made over the last two centuries, blocking in the Castle, and denying it appropriate context, are not repeated; Isle of Man Natural History & Antiquarian Society SUPPORT these applications
Conditions requested: Planning Brief (corresponding to a Conservation Plan in the UK) evolved as a matter of pressing urgency to guide future development
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest
DEFA Biodiversity
Conditional No ObjectionAs the Castle Mona Hotel buildings have been left in disrepair since 2006, therefore there is potential for birds, in particular pigeons, to be nesting within the buildings; 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
Conditions requested: thorough search of the building for nesting birds prior to demolition or other activities; informative provided on bird protection under Wildlife Act 1990; block suitable access points once no birds/nests confirmed; stop work if nest discovered and seek advice from Ecosystem Policy Team
Nigel Crowe
No CommentSupplementary to initial IOMNH&AS Submission NOTES ON SOURCES & ISSUES
