6.25.1

es on improving the quality of town centre retailing and leisure environment and that the majority of new comparison goods floorspace should be located primarily within Douglas.

6.25 Harbours

6.25.1 The harbours in Castletown and Port St Mary are in active use and as such there is some harbour related use of the surrounding buildings. Within these areas some expansion of existing industry or the introduction of new marine based industry may be permitted as long as this does not prejudice the use of the harbour areas for leisure or tourist purposes.

Employment Proposal 4:

New industrial development within the harbour areas of Castletown and Port St Mary should be marine based, and of a scale which is appropriate for a relatively small port. Such development should where possible: be sited immediately adjacent to existing industrial uses; not adversely affect the amenity of neighbouring residents; and not prejudice the use of the harbour area for leisure or tourist development by virtue of restricting access to existing or possible future leisure facilities. New industrial buildings must be designed and finished to a high standard so as to acknowledge the prominence and importance of the harbour-side location.