2 December 2021 · Planning Committee
The New Inn, New Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7hs
The application seeks permission to convert the former New Inn public house, including adjacent car parking, from Class 1.3 (public house) to Class 3.3 (residential dwelling) with no external alterations, only internal reconfiguration.
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The officer assessed the principle of residential development as acceptable given the site's designation as Predominately Residential in the Area Plan for the East (TAPE), Laxey's status as a Service …
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting, scale, design; not harm landscape/townscape character or local amenities. Officer confirmed compliance as site is residential-zoned, no external changes proposed, minor scale avoids amenity harm, and use fits mixed residential/retail streetscene.
Strategic Policy 10
Requires design minimising car journeys, using public transport, safe highways, pedestrian-friendly. Site on A2 highway in village centre complies without highway objections.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Identifies Laxey as Service Village for development. Supports residential use in established village context.
Environment Policy 36
Permits development near Conservation Areas if no harm to views. No external changes and residential use preserve views in/out of Laxey Conservation Area opposite.
Support regeneration of run-down areas
Supports regeneration/reuse of run-down areas/buildings. Residential conversion maintains building upkeep, aiding streetscene regeneration.
Housing Policy 4
Locates new housing in towns/villages. Aligns with residential zoning and village location.
Community Policy 4 of Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
Permits loss of public houses if non-viable. Prior appeal acceptance, long-term closure (since 2012), and nearby alternatives justify loss without further viability evidence.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
No extensions or alterations
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no extension, enlargement or other alteration of the dwelling(s) hereby approved, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, shall be carried out, without the prior written approval of the Department. Reason: To control development in the interests of the amenities of the surrounding area.
No garages or free-standing buildings
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no garages or other free standing buildings shall be erected within the curtilage of the dwelling(s) hereby approved, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, without the prior written approval of the Department. Reason: To control development in the interests of the amenities of the surrounding area.
No garden sheds or summerhouses
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no garden sheds or summerhouses shall be erected or placed within the curtilage of the dwelling(s) hereby approved, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, without the prior written approval of the Department. Reason: To control development in the interests of the amenities of the surrounding area.
No greenhouses or polytunnels
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2012 (or any Order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no greenhouses or polytunnels shall be erected or placed within the curtilage of the dwelling(s) hereby approved, other than that expressly authorised by this approval, without the prior written approval of the Department. Reason: To control development in the interests of the amenities of the surrounding area.
no objections
no objection
Garff Commissioners raised no objections to the change of use application, and Highways Division do not oppose it with advice on bicycle parking and EV charging.
Garff Commissioners
No ObjectionThere were no objections to this application.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services find it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network efficiency and /or parking.; The Applicant is advised to consider the provision of bicycle parking and an electric vehicle charging point.
