11 February 2026 · Delegated
Capel Glen, Pinfold Hill, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7hp
The proposal is for additional use of the lower ground floor annex for self-catering tourist use (Class 3.6) at Capel Glen, Pinfold Hill, Laxey. The site is a detached, split-level house located on a hill, with access at the bottom of the house; the lowest floor includes a garage with a small office space and toilet. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined to approve the application (delegated decision) on 11 February 2026, and it is recorded as permitted. The key issues considered were the principle of the proposal, parking, and neighbouring amenities. There were three conditions attached to the permission.
The application was determined to be approved, meaning permission is granted for the additional self-catering tourist use of the lower ground floor annex. The decision notice states the outcome as “determined to APPROVE an application.” The officer report highlights that the main issues were the principle of the proposal, parking, and neighbouring amenities, and the permission includes three conditions.
Permission will generally be given for using private residential properties as tourist accommodation, providing that it can be demonstrated that such use would not compromise the amenities of neighbouring residents.
Business Policy 13: Permission will generally be given for the use of private residential properties as tourist accommodation providing that it can be demonstrated that such u se would not compromise the amenities of neighbouring residents.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
The approved accomodation is only to be use 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.
Condition 3
When the tourist accommodation is in use, the garage shall remain clear and be used only for parking of vehicles.
