New Laxey Wheel visitor entrance plans submitted

Revised plans for a new visitor entrance at a popular Manx landmark have been submitted for planning permission.

Manx National Heritage (MNH) changed the look of the welcome hub after objections were voiced to the initial "inappropriate" designs.

The latest design would see the original turnstile entrance and brick kiosk demolished to make way for a larger building clad in natural cedar wood.

Following the backlash over the original design, the heritage body held a consultation over the new proposals.

The new building would take up an additional 344 sq ft (32 sq m) of the space currently used.

An MNH spokeswoman previously said the hub would provide shelter from poor weather and support future conservation work on the Laxey Wheel, which is the largest of its kind in the world.

While Garff Commissioners have not yet responded to the latest designs, a spokesman confirmed that members of MNH had met with them to discuss the revised plans.

Known as the Lady Isabella, the Victorian wheel was built in 1854 and is 72ft (22m) in diameter.

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