12 October 2020 · Planning Committee (presented by Mr Ross Brazier)
Castle Mona Hotel, Castle Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ly
The proposal involves internal alterations including removal of modern ceilings, partitions, bathroom ensuites, and finishes; demolition of single storey rear extensions, infill structures, a stone pillar, and metal fire escapes; and installation of temporary protective timber cladding and fibreglass roofing to exposed…
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The Department has a statutory duty under S16 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 to have special regard to preserving the registered building (RB82) or its features of special architectural or …
RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications
Requires assessment of building's importance, physical features justifying registration, and setting. Officer applied criteria to confirm proposals preserve special interest by removing detrimental modern elements and protecting key features like clustered columns and decorated ceilings.
RB/5 Alterations and Extensions
Presumption against alterations affecting character unless justified; applicants must show necessity and impact. Justified here as works remove unsympathetic additions, facilitate repairs, with full info on significance provided; cumulative effects considered minimal.
Planning Policy Statement 1/01 - Policy CA/2 (Conservation Areas)
Impact on conservation area character a material consideration. Demolition of later extensions and pillar has minor impact outweighed by preservation benefits; temporary cladding protects exposed areas.
Conservation Area Policy 4 (PPS 1/01)
Supports enhancement via restoration/re-use. Proposals enable long-term preservation by securing fabric, removing detractors, and improving roof efficiency with traditional materials.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent.
Temporary cladding timing
The Temporary Timber cladding and fibre glass roof, colour to be agreed in writing with the Department, as shown and described on drawings dated stamped received 05 June 2020 & 25 August 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.
Lime plaster removal analysis
No works in connection with the removal of the lime plaster upon stone work shown on the submitted drawings shall commence unless an analysis of the area has been carried out and submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. This analysis shall provide sufficient details confirming the necessity/justification for its removal and details of the method of its removal to protect the stone wall behind and any adjacent features. Any works agreed shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Internal works schedule
Prior to the commencement of works an internal works schedule detailing the works to be undertaken in each room shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department all works shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved internal works schedule.
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 methods
Prior to the commencement of works taking place details of the method for protecting architectural details and features within the areas of the proposed works of the registered building must 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.
raised no objection
no highway interest
support the application(s) and recommends that a Planning Brief is produced; provided further information on design, layout and significance
Multiple consultees including Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society, Douglas Borough Council, DEFA Biodiversity, and Highways Division responded to the Castle Mona Registered Building consent application 20/00587/CON, with all expressing support or no objections while raising minor conditions related to bird protection.
Key concern: Potential nesting birds requiring checks prior to demolition works
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 and 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 (corresponding to a Conservation Plan in the UK) to be evolved as a matter of pressing urgency to guide future development; Informed public input essential for the Planning Brief
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections
Douglas Borough Council
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 prior to demolition or other activities which will block access; All birds, their nests, eggs and young are protected by law (Wildlife Act 1990) informative to be provided; Thorough checks for birds, their active nests and eggs prior to any activities which may block access and prior to demolition; Once no birds/nests present, block suitable access points prior to demolition; If nest discovered during work, all work must stop and advice sought from Ecosystem Policy Team
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No CommentNo Highways Interest
Department of Infrastructure Highways Division
No CommentNo Highways Interest
