18 March 2022 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Goods Shed, Captains Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7ay
The proposal involves restoration of the historic Manx Electric Railway Goods Shed at Captains Hill, Laxey, by replacing a small gable door with a larger matching door, installing a new window in place of a plastic sheet, and adding a second louvred vent in the opposite gable peak.
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The officer assessed the proposal against General Policy 2, which sets general standards for acceptable development, and Environment Policy 35, which seeks to preserve or enhance the character of Cons…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 sets out general standards towards acceptable development. The officer assessed the restoration works for visual, amenity and overall acceptability, finding them compliant as they match the building's style with no harm.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 seeks to preserve or enhance the character of Conservation Areas. In the Laxey Conservation Area, the officer tested the door, window and vent replacements for impact on character, finding them in keeping and beneficial for preservation.
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.
in support
No highways interest
Garff Commissioners recommend approval of the restoration works. DOI Highways Division has no highways interest.
Garff Commissioners
SupportThe Commission recommends approval of these proposals.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI
