11 February 2026 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Capel Glen, Pinfold Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7hp
The proposal involves converting a small office and toilet space in the lower ground floor annex of the existing detached split-level house at Capel Glen into self-catering tourist accommodation.
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The officer assessed the principle of the proposal, noting the small size of the accommodation, shared access with the main house, and lack of essential amenities like clothes drying and refuse storag…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 (b),(g),(h),(i),(m),(n) requires development to respect amenity, character, highway safety, and avoid unacceptable impacts. The officer assessed the proposal against these aspects, finding no unacceptable impacts on neighbouring amenities or highway safety due to sufficient parking and limited scale.
Business Policy 13
Business Policy 13 states permission will generally be given for using private residential properties as tourist accommodation if it does not compromise neighbouring residents' amenities. The officer found the small-scale unit unlikely to significantly affect neighbours, as tourist activity is comparable to residential use.
Transport Policy 7
Transport Policy 7 relates to parking and access standards. The officer confirmed compliance after additional information demonstrated adequate off-street parking spaces beyond the garage.
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.
Restricted use
The approved accommodation is only to be used as an annex to the main house 'Capel Glen' or can only be used as a tourist accommodation. It shall not be used as a separate dwelling. Reason: the application is for a tourist accommodation and the assessment is made as such.
Parking provision
When the tourist accommodation is in use, the garage shall remain clear and be used only for parking of vehicles. Reason: to ensure sufficient parking provision.
no objection
no objection
