MHK calls for demolition order for 'wreck' of former hotel

Plans for apartments and hotel on Golf Links site rejected by DEFA

An MHK has called for government to do something about the ‘wreck’ of a former hotel which has been left to fall into disrepair in his constituency.

Plans for the redevelopment of Castletown Golf Links have been rejected at appeal – the decision of the planning appeals inspector has been upheld by the Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister.

Fort Island Developments Limited had wanted to build a new hotel and 40 residential apartments – the company’s original application had been rejected in December 2021.

Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Tim Glover says it remains a ‘major blot on the landscape’:

Manx Radio has invited the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture to respond.