19 August 2004 · Planning Committee
Clarendon Hotel, 50, North Quay, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4la
The proposal involved internal and external alterations to combine three existing buildings—two hotels/public houses and a former shop—into a single 16-bedroom residential hotel with a public house/bar on the ground floor, including a new lift shaft at the rear.
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The officer assessed the proposal as consistent with quayside aspirations and well-suited to the historic form and use of the buildings, with modest and positive external changes that tidy and achieve…
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Roofing materials
All new or replacement roofing must be in dark grey natural slate.
Window materials
All new or replacement windows must be wooden-framed sliding-sashes.
Signage
No external signage may be erected or displayed without the prior written approval of the Planning Committee under the Adverts Bye-Laws.
Shop/bar fronts
The detailed treatment of the shop/bar - fronts must form the subject of a separate planning application.
External walling
All external walling must be finished to match the existing adjoining walling.
Lift construction
The construction of the lift, and in particular the lift pit, must be undertaken so as not to disturb the fabric of the vaulted basement.
Staircase retention
The staircase within the Douglas Hotel must be retained and repaired as required.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to drawings which are numbered 3901-1,748-01,-02,-03,-04,-05,-06,-07C,-08C,-09C-10A,-11A,-12A, 13 and 14 , all date-stamped 21st August 2003, and as amended by drawing no. 3901 - SK1.
We support this application
no objection to the application
support of this Department of this proposed redevelopment... to increase and improve the Island's bed stock... regeneration of the North and South Quay area... preservation of buildings with historic importance
Recommended: Approve
DoT Highways objects due to lack of parking provision; Department of Tourism and Leisure and Douglas Corporation offer support; Disability Access Officer raises access improvements; Fire Service requires fire certificate consultation.
Key concern: lack of parking provision for guests and staff
DoT Highways
ObjectionDoT Highways is bound to sustain its objection as set out in its letter dated 8 September; a provision of one space per two bedrooms seems reasonable; Staff provision is one space for the manager
Conditions requested: firm and open-ended arrangements, preferably covered by an agreement under Section 18 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, to provide parking a conveniently short distance off site
Department of Tourism and Leisure
SupportAs Minister of the Department of Tourism and Leisure I would like to offer the support of this Department of this proposed redevelopment; As part of the Tourism Strategy to increase and improve the Island's bed stock; To assist together with other agencies the regeneration of the North and South Quay area; To support the preservation of buildings with historic importance
Disability Access Office
Conditional No ObjectionIn general terms accessibility needs appear to be mostly met according to the plans on file; amended Building Regulation due to become effective during 2004 will require the horizontal distance to be travelled to a disabled toilet, not on the same floor, not to exceed 40 metres
Conditions requested: staff toilets layout rearranged to make one wide enough to accommodate a disabled staff member; Room 102 toilet moved to allow space on left hand side to complement room 103; Room 102 walk-in shower rather than cubicle; Ground floor disabled toilet and ladies toilet located centrally to allow transfer from either side unless further disabled toilet on first floor; Reception desk and bar counters have one lower section; Ground floor staff toilet rearranged to accommodate disabled staff member; First floor provide disabled toilet if ground floor toilet remains joint use
Borough of Douglas
No Objectionthe committee agreed to raise no objection to the application
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
Conditional No ObjectionIf approved this development will be subject to a Fire Certificate; Architect to consult with fire safety department
Conditions requested: subject to a Fire Certificate; Architect to consult with fire safety department
