12 April 2010 · Committee
Golf Professional Shop, Fort Island, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ua
This application sought permission to convert ancillary office space into a clubhouse and changing facilities at the Fairway Suite, Fort Island, Derbyhaven, on the Isle of Man. The site forms part of the curtilage of the Golf Links Hotel on the north eastern edge of the Langness Peninsula, and includes the golf clubhouse situated across the access road from the hotel. The Planning Committee of the Department of Infrastructure approved the application on 12 April 2010, in line with the officer's recommendation. Three conditions were attached to the permission. The site has a lengthy planning history, with 14 previous applications recorded dating back to the 1980s.
The Planning Committee of the Department of Infrastructure approved the application. The proposal involved converting existing ancillary office space into a clubhouse and changing facilities, and permission was granted subject to three conditions.
Area of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance
The site lies within an area designated on the Isle of Man Planning Scheme (Development Plan) Order 1982 as an Area of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance and within an area of ecological interest.
Type E: Rugged Coast
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This permission relates to the conversion of the existing offices to a golf clubhouse and changing and car parking facilities as shown in drawings 567/006 received on 26th November, 2009 and 567/008A received on 19th January, 2010.
Condition 3
The parking spaces shown in drawings 567/008A must remain available to users of the golf clubhouse and associated facilities unless replaced by alternative provision which is authorised by the Planning Authority.
Erection of lean-to greenhouse to rear of bungalow, Linkside Bungalow, Fort Island, Derbyhaven, Malew.
Conversion to golf clubhouse comprising bars, changing and toilet facilities, The Penthouse, Castletown Golf Links Hotel, Derbyhaven, Malew.
Erection of an illuminated box sign, Golf Links Hotel, Derbyhaven, Malew.
Conversion of annex bedroom to boiler house and construction of new flue, Castletown Golf Links Hotel, Derbyhaven, Malew.
Alterations to convert lower ground floor into bars, gym, sauna and associated facilities, Castletown Golf Links Hotel, Derbyhaven, Malew.
Erection of 61 bedroom extension and new leisure facilities building, Castletown Golf Links Hotel, Derbyhaven, Malew.
Erection of two conservatory/entrances, Castletown Golf Links Hotel, Derbyhaven, Malew.
New shop front and internal alterations, golf pro shop and changing facilities, Castletown Golf Links Hotel, Derbyhaven, Malew.
Construction of indoor swimming pool, Castletown Golf Links Hotel, Derbyhaven, Malew.
Extension of beer cellar and bar to form billiard room, Castletown Golf Links Hotel, Malew.
Alterations and extension to existing golf pro shop, Castletown Golf Links Hotel, Derbyhaven, Malew.
Conversion of former ancillary offices to club house and changing facilities
Approval in principle for erection of a new timeshare facility including 4 permanent penthouse apartments, 51 Timeshare Suites, 2 Restaurants, Conference Facilities, Swimming Pools, Leisure Complex and Golf Club, to replace existing hotel.
Conversion of ancillary offices to club house and changing facilities
