Replacement mill windows approved retrospectively

The office block is set in front of the main mill building

The replacement of windows and doors at a 19th Century flour mill has been granted retrospective planning permission.

The fitting of double glazing at the Laxey Glen Flour Mills site in Laxey, which is now used as an office block, had faced an objection "in principle" from the local authority as it sits within a conservation area.

However, planners said the application was "acceptable from a design perspective without detriment to the character and appearance" of the area.

Garff Commissioners has confirmed the authority does not intend to appeal against the decision.

Designed by Robert Casement, who also designed the Great Laxey Wheel, the mill was built in 1860 to serve the workers at the Great Laxey Mining Company.

The main building was granted registered building status in March.

While the building is owned by the Treasury, the operation of the mill is run by a board of directors at arms-length.

Works to replace the windows and doors were replaces at the site in December last year.

In the retrospective panning application, mill bosses said the changes would insulate the office and reduce energy costs.