Castletown Golf Links Hotel

Authority [[department-of-environment-food-and-agriculture
Date received 2026-02-04
Outcome Some information sent but part exempt
Outcome date 2026-03-11
Topic [[environment-agriculture

Summary

The request sought correspondence regarding the Castletown Golf Links Hotel demolition between DEFA and Langness Golf Course Limited from 2022 to 2026. The authority released partial information, including a detailed email from February 2026 outlining environmental precautions for bats, runoff management, and sewage investigations, while redacting specific sections.

Key Facts

  • Demolition of the Castletown Golf Links Hotel is planned for early 2026.
  • DEFA advised that the timing is suboptimal for bats due to hibernation potential in the cold building.
  • Specific protocols were provided for handling bats found during soft demolition, including emergency contact numbers.
  • Recommendations include monitoring runoff from a steep road to prevent sediment and pollutants entering the sea.
  • An investigation into potential raw sewage outfalls from the hotel and golf club buildings was requested.

Data Disclosed

  • 02 February 2026
  • 15 January 2026
  • 1st January 2022
  • 31st January 2026
  • 651577
  • 431301
  • 366177
  • 685885
  • 685535
  • 298053
  • 685884
  • 300525
  • 685963
  • 83 pages
  • 2 documents

Original Request

All correspondence between the Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture and Langness Golf Course Limited for the period 1st January 2022 to 31st January 2026 that mentions the former Castletown Golf Links Hotel.