**Document:** PA 04/00501 Review Refusal
**Application:** 04/01214/CON — Registered Building Consent in conjunction with 04/00501B, for the erection of a building containing one hundred and sixty four apartments (Including the retention and enhancement of existing cinema facade) to replace
**Decision:** Permitted
**Decision Date:** 2005-02-21
**Parish:** Braddan
**Document Type:** decision / decision_notice
**Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/76173-braddan-the-venue-crescent-replacement-new-build/documents/1414330

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# PA 04/00501 Review Refusal

## Town and Country Planning Acts, 1934 - 1991

### Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982

Heritage Homes Ltd
Park House
I.O.M. Business Park
Cooil Road
Braddan

In pursuance of powers granted under the above Acts and Order the Department of Local Government and the Environment does hereby REFUSE the following application made on behalf of:

**Name:** Heritage Homes Ltd
**Proposal:** Demolition of existing buildings (with the exception of the Cinema facade) and erection of building comprising 164 apartments with associated basement parking and landscaping (in association with PA04/1214/CON)
**at:** Crescent Leisure Centre And Former Crescent Cinema, Fronting
Castle Mona Avenue And
Central Promenade
Douglas

which was considered on 20 June 2005, for the reasons set out below.

**Date of Issue:** 28th June, 2005

**Murray House Mount Havelock Douglas**
Secretary Planning Committee

### Reasons For Refusal:

1. The proposed development would result in the loss of "The Venue" as a place for live entertainment which, in terms of its size and nature, is unique on the Island; the consequent diminution in the quantity and quality of live entertainment on the Island would have an adverse effect on the social well-being of local residents and on the tourist industry, particularly during the TT period.

2. This review has been considered by the Planning Committee on written evidence. Any additional submissions not previously circulated to interested parties are enclosed herewith.

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Note 1: The decision contained in this notice does not become final until:-
- the time for requesting an appeal in relation to any decision at review has expired; or
- any appeal has been completed.

Note 2: Rights of appeal against the decision of the planning committee are attached.

Note 3: An appeal may be requested within a period of 21 days.

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*Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).*
*Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/76173-braddan-the-venue-crescent-replacement-new-build/documents/1414330*