ENV42

Policy 42: New Development in Existing Settlements

Environment Policy 42: New development in existing settlements must be designed to take account of the particular character and identity, in terms of buildings and landscape features of the immediate locality. Inappropriate backland development, and the removal of open or green spaces which contribute to the visual amenity and sense of place of a particular area will not be permitted. Those open or green spaces which are to be preserved will be identified in Area Plans.

7.35 Urban Regeneration

7.35.1 Within some of the larger towns on the Island, there are areas which are showing signs of deterioration and degradation. Often these areas are characterised by older housing stock, limited investment, empty and underused buildings, derelict sites and generally poor environments. As a result these areas can suffer from economic, environmental and social problems which need tackling holistically to stem the process of decline and to encourage regeneration. Areas which are considered to be in need of regeneration should be identified in Area Plans and any schemes or proposals whether for refurbishment, environmental improvements or complete redevelopment must be formulated by involving the local community which would be directly affected by the regeneration of the area. The Department also supports, in general, environmental improvements to our towns and villages.

(1) Infill development is defined in Appendix 1

(2) Backland development is defined in Appendix 1

(3) Tandem development is defined in Appendix 1