An application has been made to demolish and rebuild parts of Africa House that were damaged by alleged arson.
Raj Chatha has applied (24/91384/B) for the demolition of the later, 1980s rear annex and rebuild it to replicate what existed prior to the fire.
The section of the building that Mr Chatha would like to replace formerly accommodated a library, store, music room, dining room, gym, games room and store on the ground floor with bedrooms above.
The plans for the house on Woodbourne Road, Douglas, which can be seen here, have been submitted by Sarah Corlett Town Planning Consultancy Ltd.
As well as restoring the are damaged by the fire and rebuilding the existing fabric which remains, the reconstruction will incorporate the reconstruction of the stone retaining wall on the boundary with Homefield with the new building set back slightly further (200mm) from this boundary feature than at present.
The application says: “The owner would now like and is in a position to address the current condition of the building and progress towards restoration and replacement of the damaged fabric. The current proposal is for the reconstruction of the former rear extension, part of which currently remains, in the same form.”
Previously owned by Trevor Baines, the house has been empty for several years.
As the house in a conservation area, Registered Building Consent is also required.
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