Waterfall Hotel doesn't meet building protection criteria, says DEFA

A local hotel will not be added to the Island’s protected building register (PBR).

The Waterfall hotel in Glen Maye had been issued a Building Preservation Notice (BPN) in June which temporarily protected it from demolition while further investigations were undertaken.

However, it's now been revealed the investigations found the building did not demonstrate the special architectural interest required, either through its rarity or aesthetic merit.

The 1860s building has been subject to several planning applications with the most recent, which is under appeal, looking to knock it down and replace it with four terraced houses.

Taking the appearance of two traditional cottages, the now vacant building first opened its doors as the New York Hotel in 1865.

A DEFA spokesperson, said: “We appreciate that the site will hold sentimental value for some members of the public, and that both residents and visitors will have many fond memories of the hotel and pub.

“However, the building itself has not passed the test for registration as having special architectural or historical interest, so won’t be added to the PBR.”

There are currently 275 buildings, ranging from thatched cottages to churches, on the register.