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Sarah Corlett Town Planning Consultancy Ltd Ballachrink Croft Ballacorey Road Bride Isle Of Man IM7 4AW
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1999 The Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019
In pursuance of powers granted under the above Act and Order the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined to APPROVE an application by Mr Richard Copisarow, Ref 24/00786/B, for the Conversion, including alteration and extensions, of former hotel to nine apartments with bicycle and bin storage at Marina Hotel 47 Loch Promenade Douglas Isle Of Man .
Any conditions or notes which apply to the approval are set out below. This approval is subject to compliance with any conditions listed and may not be implemented until it becomes final (see guidance notes).
Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Reason: in the interest of visual amenity and to align with Planning Circular 1/98, and Environment Policy 35 of the IOM Strategic Plan 2016
Reason: in the interest of providing suitable bin storage for the proposal and amenity of the area.
Reason: In the interest of visual amenity and in ensuring the primary frontage of the building is retained (with exception to the box dormer) in the interest of character and appearance of the Promenade Conservation Area, and also taking into account retention and regeneration of the original building is a considerable factor weighing in favour of the application and one of the exceptional reasons why the affordable housing commuted sum has been waivered in this case.
Reason: to ensure the front elevation works and detailing are carried out in accordance with the plans and noting the visual contribution to the Conservation Area and also taking into account retention and regeneration of the original building is a considerable factor weighing in favour of the application and one of the exceptional reasons why the affordable housing commuted sum has been waivered in this case.
Reason: In the interest of amenity and to ensure provision of means of escape in the event of emergency including any fire and flood event.
This approval relates to the following information:
o Drg 2023-164-003 Existing Basement and Ground Floor Plan o Drg 2023-164-006 Existing Elevations o 2023-164 Gross Internal Area Comparison o Drg 2023-164-007 Demolition Floor Plans o Drg 2023-164-004 Existing First and Second Floor Plans o Drg 2023-164-010 Proposed First Floor and Second Floor Plans o Drg 2023-164-005 Existing Third and Fourth Floor Plans o Planning Statement provided by Sarah Corlett Town Planning Consultancy o Drg 2023-164-008 Demolition Elevations o Drg 2023-164-015 Main Door Detail o Drg 2023-164-016 Raised Lettering Details o Cover Letter o Flood Risk Assessment provided by Curtains
NOTE It would be in the applicants best interest to ensure that all escape routes including those at the rear are installed and kept permanently clear of obstruction to ensure suitable means of escape from the building in the event of emergency.
This decision has been made for the following reasons(s) The proposal regenerates a long-vacant and dilapidated promenade building, reusing its existing fabric, preserving the historic frontage, and enhancing the Conservation Area (Strategic Policy 1 & 2, Environment Policy 35 & 43, Area Plan 6.9.2). Physical works relating to its new windows, detailing, and roof form are visually acceptable, and all work towards restoring a building in a prominent promenade position (Area Plan 2.4, 3.4.9, 9.5). The sustainable location
encourages sustainable travel and efficient use of infrastructure and the proposal provides adequate provision for refuse, fire safety, flood risk, and neighbouring amenity (General Policy 2, Community Policy 11, Strategic Policy 10, Transport Policy 1 & 7, and Area Plan for the East Transport Proposals 1 & 2).
Although the scheme results in the loss of a guesthouse (Area Plan Tourism Proposal 1 and Mixed Use Proposal 2), the proposed new residential use is considered acceptable in this case being compatible with surrounding uses and ensuring the long empty building is brought back into some use to secure its longevity (Area Plan 9.10.3 and 9.11). The development contributes to housing supply (Housing Policy 1, 4, Strategic Policy 11) and, in this exceptional case, a commuted sum in lieu of affordable housing is to be waivered given the viability evidence provided being unviable, noting the low sum being sought and the significant regeneration benefits expected in this specific case.
Date of Issue: 3rd September 2025
J CHANCE Director of Planning and Building Control
Guidance Note This decision was made by the Planning Committee in accordance with the authority delegated to it. This decision refers only to that applied for under the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and its subordinate legislation. A copy of the Officer’s report and any correspondence which informed the assessment and decision is available to view on the Government’s website (via https://pbc.gov.im/online-applications/)
Implementation The decision does not become final until either
Development must progress in accordance with the plans approved under, and any conditions attached to this approval (irrespective of any changes that may separately be requested at the Building Control stage or by any other Statutory Authority). This approval does not remove the need to also comply with any other relevant legislation.
Any conditions requiring certain works, submissions etc. prior to commencement of development must be fulfilled prior to work starting on site. Failure to adhere to this approval and meet the requirements of all conditions may invalidate this approval or result in formal enforcement action.
Appeal Any appeal must be in writing and submitted to the Department within 21 days of the date of this Notice. The appeal must contain:
Failure to meet all of the relevant above requirements will mean that the appeal cannot be validated. An appeal form and more detailed guidance are available either from Planning & Building Control, Tel 685950, or from the Department’s website www.gov.im/planningappeal If this decision becomes final because there is no appeal, the Department’s public reference copy (counter copy) of the planning application (should one have been received) may be collected by the applicant or their agent from Murray House. Please note that if the counter copy of the application is not collected within thirty days following the last date on which a planning appeal can be made it will be destroyed without further notice.
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