26 November 2010 · Senior Planning Officer (delegated authority under Article 3(13) of the Town and Country (Development Procedure) Order 2005)
Laxey Valley Gardens, Glen Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7ay
The proposal involves constructing two timber waiting shelters for passengers on the restored historic narrow-gauge Great Laxey Mine Railway in Laxey. Shelter A at Valley Gardens Terminus is rectangular with four walls, pitched hipped roof, 3.65m wide x 2.1m deep x 3m ridge height, using shiplap plank walls and shingle…
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The works support the continued restoration of the historic Laxey Mines Railway, a principle to be encouraged provided impacts on landscape and Conservation Area are acceptable.
Strategic Policy 8
Permits tourist development that uses existing built fabric, does not adversely affect environmental/highway interests, and enables enjoyment of attractions. Officer considered shelters ancillary to restored historic railway, supporting tourism without adverse impacts.
General Policy 2
Requires development in accordance with Area Plan zoning, respecting site/surroundings in scale/form/design, no adverse effects on townscape/amenity/highways. Assessed as compliant due to small scale, natural materials fitting context, no loss of open space, no highway issues.
Environment Policy 35
Within Conservation Areas, permits only development preserving/enhancing character, protecting special features. Shelters found to have acceptable impact on Laxey Conservation Area due to association with historic railway, natural materials, and locations amid compatible features.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the erection of two wooden shelters for the Great Laxey Mine Railway, one at the Valley Gardens Terminus and one at the Mines Yard Terminus, as shown in drawing numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, all date stamped 14th September 2010.
Do not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications.
Approval / recommends approval of the above application.
Highways Division does not oppose the application as it has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications. Laxey Village Commissioners recommend approval.
Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose has no traffic management, parking or road safety implications
Laxey Village Commissioners
Supportthe Board recommends approval of the above application
