Dispensation under Tourism (General Provisions) Order 1990
It is proposed to add dispensations under the above Order to allow (in certain circumstances) annexe accommodation to be constructed.
Reason for dispensation
Plans to construct indoor pool and associated facilities at the Longueville Manor were submitted and approved in 2001, these have since lapsed but it is now proposed to demolish the existing garages and barbeque area near the swimming pool and construct bedroom suites. These to be adjacent to the existing “Cottage” (registered with us as Self Catering).
Mr Malcolm Lewis does not want to install kitchens in these suites so in effect this extension would be regarded as annexe accommodation, the conditions in the GPO:
4. Requirements for registration as hotel
(1)(a) (ii) subject to paragraph (2), are part of a single building or a series of internally linked buildings.
6. Requirements for registration as guest house
(1)(a) (ii) subject to paragraph (2), are part of a single building or a series of internally linked buildings.
There is at present no Ministerial discretion for these articles which would mean that high quality accommodation of this nature cannot be constructed. From January 2007 grading was no longer mandatory, the Longueville Manor is graded by the AA as 4 Red Stars, Mr Peter Birnie (Chief Hotel Inspector) of the AA has confirmed that his organisation has no objection to annexe accommodation in either 4 or 5 Star Hotels provided that the bedrooms are within the same grounds as the main building.
To enable the proprietor of Longueville Manor (and any other establishment) to construct an extension it is recommended that dispensations under the General Provisions Order for Hotels and Guest Houses are added:
Article 4 (13) The provisions of Article (4)(1)(a)(ii) may be waived by the Minister in respect of any premises if the Minister is satisfied that the premises –
(i) offer exceptional standards of accommodation and comfort, and
(ii) comply in all other respects with the requirements for registration
Article 6 (9) The provisions of Article (6)(1)(a)(ii) may be waived by the Minister in respect of any premises if the Minister is satisfied that the premises –
(i) offer exceptional standards of accommodation and comfort, and
(ii) comply in all other respects with the requirements for registration
Peta Philo
Hospitality and Leisure Manager
30 July 2007