Certificate of Lawful Use as an House in Multiple Occupation

Why Was This Approved?

• ✓Application sought to confirm lawful use as a House in Multiple Occupation
• ✓Property is a 5-storey, red brick former hotel/guest house on Empress Drive, Douglas
• ✓Certificate of Lawful Use approved on 6 October 2025

This application sought a Certificate of Lawful Use to confirm that Glencoe Summerville, a 5-storey red brick former hotel and guest house at 6-8 Empress Drive, Douglas, could lawfully be used as a House in Multiple Occupation. A Certificate of Lawful Use was approved on 6 October 2025 by delegated authority. Such a certificate confirms the legal status of a use rather than granting new planning permission. The officer report was prepared by Hamish Laird. Limited further detail is available from the documents supplied.

A Certificate of Lawful Use was approved on 6 October 2025, confirming that the use of the property as a House in Multiple Occupation is lawful. The decision was made by delegated authority.

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