Environment Policy 5
Source: Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Environment Policy 5: In exceptional circumstances where development is allowed which could adversely affect a site recognised under Environmental Policy 4, conditions will be imposed and/or Planning Agreements sought to:
- minimise disturbance;
- conserve and manage its ecological interest as far as possible; and
- where damage is unavoidable, provide new or replacement habitats so that the loss to the total ecological resource is mitigated.
7.8.7 In addition to existing, specific areas of the Island designated as being important areas for landscape value, nature conservation and ecological habitats, there are also wider areas which are increasingly being recognised as having combined importance in terms of ecological, archaeological, landscape and / or scientific value. These areas should be fully investigated to assess the extent of these qualities and, where appropriate, their potential for a new designation in the form of 'National Heritage Areas'. This should be in addition to any other designation afforded to them under existing legislation or any new landscape assessment exercise.
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The winning and working of minerals (Sand and Gravel) comprising a westerly lateral extension to Point of Ayre Quarry and all associated ancillary development, with progressive restoration to wetland habitat.
Erection of two buildings, associated hardstanding and vehicle parking area, formation of earth banks and construction of road linking to public highway for use as an arboricultural service business (retrospective)
Change of use from industrial compound and storage to site office (Class 2.1) and storage of construction equipment and operating centre (Sui Generis) (retrospective)
Creation of new single track with a ditch crossing to link existing field gates on Lhergycholvine and Staarvey Road with the planting of new hedgerows and trees
Information in relation to conditions 3 and 4 of PA 24/00683/B providing details for the landscaping layout and biodiversity mitigation
Erection of detached stable/agricultural store, creation of new vehicular access lane (retrospective)
Reinstatement of and alteration to three existing field accesses
Removal of existing porch, replacement of single storey outrigger with two storey extension, refurbishment of existing roof
Extension of existing sand and gravel quarry, extraction of sand and gravel for processing on site, restoration of the land to natural habitat
Alterations and installation of balcony
