16 May 2005 · Committee
Isle Of Man Breweries, Baltic Hotel, 1, Glentramman Terrace, Foxdale, Isle Of Man, IM4 3ee
The application (04/02550/B) relates to the Baltic Inn and seeks alterations and extensions to the public house. The site is on the western side of the Main Road opposite the forecourt area of the Total Garage. To the north, the site is adjacent to a field that is within a larger area of Open Space identified in the Plan. The side extension was reduced in size to overcome concerns of the drainage authority. Permission was granted by the Planning Committee, and the portal decision outcome is recorded as Permitted on 16 May 2005.
The Planning Committee approved the application for alterations and extensions to the Baltic Inn public house, resulting in a Permitted decision. The supporting information notes that the side extension size was reduced to address concerns from the drainage authority. Site context described in the decision material includes the relationship to the Main Road and nearby Open Space to the north.
Policy F/P/T/1
'the Department may accept the expansion of existing facilities which have shown a positive previous contribution to tourism in the area. However, no approval will be granted to any development which would result in an adverse impact on the countryside whether this be from visual intrusion, the impact of traffic or car parking or inadequate arrangements for the servicing of the development.'
## 7.9 F/P/T/1 - POLICY The Department will continue to encourage the promotion and development of tourism within Foxdale. This may take the form of the conversion of existing redundant buildings where such conversion complies with planning circular 3/89 - Renovation of Buildings in the Countryside. Alternatively the Department may accept the expansion of existing facilities which have shown a positive previous contribution to tourism in the area. However, no approval will be granted to any development which would result in an adverse impact on the countryside whether this be from visual intrusion, the impact of traffic or car parking or inadequate arrangements for the servicing of the development.
