Tevir plans further work on derelict Castle Mona

Roof 'inherently vulnerable' to water ingress

Further planning and registered building applications have been submitted by the company redeveloping the Castle Mona in Douglas.

Tevir Developments says they relate to ‘essential repairs and improvements’ including work to the central roof and the removal of the south-west wing.

Since its closure in 2006 the former hotel has been poorly maintained which has resulted in progressive decay.

The planning application seeks to address the poor repair of the building and, in particular, repair and remodel the central roof that sits above the ballroom.

It’s described as being ‘overly elaborate’ and ‘inherently vulnerable’ to issues with water ingress.

The south-west wing, which has been heavily altered, and rear section that encloses the courtyard could also be demolished.

“Whilst there is some significance in both areas and there would be some loss of historic fabric, both have undergone major changes and loss of historic detailing in the past.” - Planning application

The core part of the Castle Mona Hotel, and the hard standing and terrace to the front, are registered.

However the whole of the building, and its curtilage, are included within the Dougals Promenades Conservation Area which was designated in 2002.

Tevir Developments adds it’s collaborated with the Isle of Man Government’s registered buildings officer in respect of the works undertaken to date and will continue to do so.

It acquired the building in 2018 and says careful consideration is being given to a ‘sustainable future use’ of the building.

The removal of the rear section would facilitate the next steps in the revitalisation of it and allow for a replacement modern building in the future.

There is, the application says, a ‘desire’ from the owners to develop the building with a civic function in some form.

However options for the future use of the building are still under consideration.

Tevir says an update will only be provided when this exercise has been concluded.

Any future proposal would be subject to separate planning and registered building approvals.