29 August 2025
Groudle Glen Hotel, King Edward Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM3 2jy
Demolition of single storey flat roof elements at western side of building, and erection of a new dwelling on land to west of existing building (in association with registered building consent application 24/01173/CON)
Demolition of single storey flat roof elements at western side of building, and erection of a new dwelling on land to west of existing building (in association with registered building consent application 24/01173/CON)
Registered Building Consent for demolition of single storey flat roof elements at western side of building, and associated works to openings and external walls - RB 287 (in association with 24/91152/GB)
Minor changes application to PA 20/00434/B involving changes to roof material, roof profile and elevations involving window and door openings alteration
Reconstruction of Wheelhouse And Waterwheel
Erection of replacement water wheel house and refurbishment of water wheel
Approval in principle to replace existing Hotel with five detached dwellings with off street parking
Appeal against the refusal for the de-registration of the former Groudle Glen Hotel (19/00287/REGBLD) in accordance with 7(1)(a) of the (Registered Buildings) Regulations 2013
Application for the de-registration of the former Groudle Glen Hotel (19/00287/REGBLD) in accordance with 7(1)(a) of the (Registered Buildings) Regulations 2013
Installation of a bio disc unit
Appeal against approval of approval in principle for conversion of existing building into permanent and or tourist apartments and provision of associated off road parking facilities
Approval in principle for conversion of existing building into permanent and or tourist apartments and provision of associated off road parking facilities
Appeal against refusal for alterations and additions to form function rooms
Alterations and additions to form function rooms
Installation of 60 cm satellite TV dish, Groudle Glen Hotel, Onchan.
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The Isle of Man Victorian Society did not originally comment on the application as it involves demolishing a 1950s addition to revert to the original elevation of the registered building, but expresses confusion over the Registered Building Officer's statement and notes impacts on the building's commercial viability.
Key concern: confusion over whether the portion of the building is protected under registration RB287, as file shows whole building registered
Isle of Man Victorian Society
No CommentWe did not make comment on this application because it proposes to demolish a 1950's addition to the original building thus reverting part of the building to an original elevation.; the Registered Building file it shows the whole building with a blue triangle in the middle. This indicates the whole building is Registered. There is no indication that any part of the building is excluded.; We are content with the requirement of additional elevational drawings having to be submitted.; We note the removal of the toilets leaves the commercial part of the building inoperative and unsaleable at a reasonable price as it will then stand.
Conditions requested: additional elevational drawings to be submitted
The original application sought demolition of single storey flat roof elements and erection of a new dwelling on previously developed land west of the existing registered building. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) refused it for five reasons: conflict with spatial and general policies restricting countryside development, intrusive impact on site character and registered building, inadequate highway safety and parking, pedestrian safety risks, and insufficient ecological information. The appellant, represented by Ellis Brown Architects, argued the site qualifies as previously developed land under General Policy 3(c), design compatibility with local context, adequate parking and visibility, and support from the Registered Buildings Officer. DEFA's appeal statement robustly defended the refusal, rebutting each appellant argument and emphasizing countryside location outside settlement boundaries. No inspector's analysis or decision document provided; appeal outcome known as dismissed from portal.
Precedent Value
Emphasises strict application of countryside development restrictions; previously developed land alone insufficient without meeting site capacity, highway, and ecology standards. Future applicants must provide full surveys upfront and demonstrate no alternatives for heritage funding.
