Happier diner Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 (edited) Here we go again. Local nimbys? https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/residents-concern-for-pop-up-hotel-plans-in-peel/ Edited January 6, 2022 by Happier diner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx Bean Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 (edited) No, I think it's possibly the opposite. That end of the Prom has many and multiple uses already over the course of a summer and the parking there is regularly full with residents using it as a starting point for a variety of activities. I can also see the issues some of the residents can over noise, rubbish, parking issues...let's get real here - Peter Duke is looking to cash in purely on the TT and Manx Grand Prix not a few dozen middle-age couples looking to come for a rambling holiday munching on ice cream on a bench on the Prom. I can also see a temporary structure being left there over the winter... If this goes ahead, that end of Peel Prom will be a shit hole for 6 months a year. Edited January 6, 2022 by Manx Bean 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 9 minutes ago, Manx Bean said: No, I think it's possibly the opposite. That end of the Prom has many and multiple uses already over the course of a summer and the parking there is regularly full with residents using it as a starting point for a variety of activities. I can also see the issues some of the residents can over noise, rubbish, parking issues...let's get real here - Peter Duke is looking to cash in purely on the TT and Manx Grand Prix not a few dozen middle-age couples looking to come for a rambling holiday munching on ice cream on a bench on the Prom. I can also see a temporary structure being left there over the winter... If this goes ahead, that end of Peel Prom will be a shit hole for 6 months a year. I must admit I don't go down there very often and in that I defer to your greater knowledge. When we have walked the dog down there though it has always looks tired and underused. Sure there were a few kids using the old tennis courts which was good. I haven't looked at the plans in detail but it seemed a good idea for the town in that there is hardly any accommodation in the town and this might bring some business in for the local shops, pubs and restaurants. Perhaps a compromise might be found. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hedgehog Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 I wonder if she is worried fewer people may want to hire her camper vans.... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 36 minutes ago, Manx Bean said: If this goes ahead, that end of Peel Prom will be a shit hole for 6 months a year. better than the 12 months a year it is now. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, WTF said: better than the 12 months a year it is now. Totally agree, it’s an absolute dump, and anything that brings money into the town is surely to be welcomed? Do the locals complain about all the bikes in peel over TT making their lovely town look untidy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManxTaxPayer Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 This sounds like one of those ugly modular shipping container hotels that are found on industrial estates in French towns and cities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 47 minutes ago, Dave Hedgehog said: I wonder if she is worried fewer people may want to hire her camper vans.... More opportunity for street food providers though... http://www.iomtoday.co.im/article.cfm?id=57492&headline=Burgers and street food all out of the back of a vintage fire truck§ionIs=news&searchyear=2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 I knew this ladies brother john. Bit of a pious type but he was ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hissingsid Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 So self interest is involved, not a good look, let us hope the plans are looked out without pressure from interested parties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knoxville Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Are Peter's video sales of Crash Bang Havoc 8 million not going well? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyWolf Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Bring them on I’d say, something a bit different to the usual b@b on offer, it’ll bring people in to spend who properly wouldn’t normally due to a lack of good modern hotel facilities or just there own preferences for something different. Where’s the IOM ( where you can spirit gone) this island needs new income and businesses that want to invest to create ongoing wealth, should be given the chance. People continually whinge about Castletown golf links hotel the Bayqueen in PSM ( thankfully now started) the Ramsey quayside or Summerland development let’s get them built and tidy the island up. The whole of Ramsey quayside is looking shabby and run down at present not a good look if we want visitors to come or indeed locals with pride in where they live ,no doubt people moaned about Ramsey park hotel being built but I believe that’s a good success story. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambon Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 6 hours ago, WTF said: better than the 12 months a year it is now. It is Peel Crabs scared of someone putting Peel back on the map for six months of the year! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hissingsid Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 The Commissioner who spoke on MR seemed keen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 5 minutes ago, GreyWolf said: Bring them on I’d say, something a bit different to the usual b@b on offer, it’ll bring people in to spend who properly wouldn’t normally due to a lack of good modern hotel facilities These are clearly just tiny 'cabins' looking at the plans plus a marquee, so it's really only a step above camping rather than being attractive to those who want a proper hotel. But there's always such a shortage of any type of accommodation at TT that they might fill, though it might be different the rest of the time. Planning application is here: https://services.gov.im/planningapplication/services/planning/planningapplicationdetails.iom?ApplicationReferenceNumber=21%2F01537%2FB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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