14 April 2005 · Delegated - Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
Former Railway Line From Ramsey Road Tunnel To Main Adit Of Laxey Mines Laxey
The proposal involves the continued restoration of historical mine railway trackwork, specifically laying new narrow gauge track on the former trackbed from Ramsey Road Tunnel to the Main Adit of Laxey Mines. This is part of ongoing works by the Laxey & Lonan Heritage Trust to return the railway to operational status.
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The officer noted no objections from consultees and letters of support received. The works follow approval in principle under prior application PA 00/0721/A and continue ongoing restoration.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the location plan, site plan and track specification date stamped the 20th January 2005.
We support this as a restoration of part of our cultural (mining) heritage.
SPMC&E, DOT Highways, and Laxey Village Commissioners all support or have no objections to the restoration of the Great Laxey Mine Railway trackwork.
SPMC&E
SupportWe support this as a restoration of part of our cultural (mining) heritage.
DOT Highways
No ObjectionNo adverse traffic impacts.
Laxey Village Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Board have no objections to this planning application.
