Cosy Nook 'could still be demolished' if registration criteria not met

Building protected while assessment takes place

There's nothing to stop the Cosy Nook being demolished in the future if it doesn't meet the registered building criteria.

That's from Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Geoffrey Boot after his department issued a building preservation notice to stop the structure being knocked down while it's assessed for registration.

Port Erin Commissioners had voted to get rid of the existing building, with plans to replace it with a more modern facility.

Mr Boot says there are still factors to be considered: