14 September 2020 · Planning Committee (decision made 07.09.2020); Director of Planning and Building Control (decision notice)
Castle Mona Hotel, Castle Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ly
The proposal involves demolishing later 20th century additions (1960s bedroom/dining wing and 1990s bowling alley) attached to but not part of the registered core of the Castle Mona Hotel, a Grade-listed historic building from 1804, and installing temporary OSB rainscreen cladding to make the exposed elevations wind an…
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The officer assessed the statutory duty under s16 Town and Country Planning Act 1999 to have 'special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or any features of special ar…
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Requires consideration of building importance, physical features justifying registration, and setting. Officer noted application 'has clearly sought to understand and describe the special interest of the building' and assessed later additions as low significance, with removal enhancing setting.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Mandates special regard to preserving building/setting/features; presumption against alterations affecting character unless justified. Demolition justified as non-registered additions have negative impact; protective works ensure no harm to registered character.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on conservation area character a material consideration. Removal of elements not making positive contribution considered to enhance area character.
Conservation Area Policy 4 (PPS 1/01)
Supports enhancement opportunities like removal of detracting elements. Works seen as step to prevent decay while future uses explored.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent.
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.
Demolition method
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.
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.
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.
Architectural protection
Prior to the commencement of works taking place details of the method for protecting architectural details and features on the affected (north east) elevation 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 details including but not limited to the Coade Stone Medallions, windows, and parapet.
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 to the registered building. Further information was also provided relating to the design, layout and significance of the building
Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society (IOMNHAS) supports the proposals for demolition and protective cladding at Castle Mona Registered Building No. 82 while recommending a Planning Brief for future development; DEFA Biodiversity requests bird nesting checks; Douglas Corporation and Highways have no objections.
Key concern: potential for nesting birds requiring checks prior to demolition
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; Isle of Man Natural History & Antiquarian Society SUPPORT these applications; It is imperative that the blunders made over the last two centuries, blocking in the Castle, and denying it appropriate context, are not repeated
Conditions requested: Planning Brief evolved as a matter of pressing urgency (corresponding to a Conservation Plan in the UK) to guide future development of the Castle and sites north and south, with informed public input
DEFA Biodiversity
Conditional No ObjectionNesting birds are legally protected and this includes protection from recklessness; Thorough checks for birds, their active nests and eggs should be undertaken prior any activities which may block access
Conditions requested: thorough search of the building for nesting birds prior to demolition or other activities which will block access; informative provided on Wildlife Act 1990 protections for birds, nests, eggs and young; if a nest is discovered while work is being undertaken, all work must stop and advice sought from the Ecosystem Policy Team, DEFA; once no birds, nests or chicks present, suitable access points blocked off prior to demolition
Douglas Corporation
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest
