Housing Policy 18
Source: Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Housing Policy 18: Applications which would involve the loss of existing housing which is fit for habitation or which could be made fit at reasonable cost will not usually be approved unless accompanied by firm proposals for replacement housing.
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Industry, Storage and Distribution
9.3 Commerce
9.4 Retailing
9.5 Tourism
9.1.1 The Government's central policies include the pursuance of "manageable and sustainable growth based on a diversified economy" and ensuring that "the Island has a population which is sufficient in skills to serve the needs of the community and the economy". These policies have enabled the Department to formulate the Strategic Economic Objectives set out in Chapter 3 (at paragraph 3.4).
9.1.2 Having regard to these Objectives, the Department has proposed Strategic Economic Policies in Chapter 4 (at paragraph 4.4). In terms of their impact on employment, these policies may be combined to produce the following single general policy:-
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Approval Rate
2007
Peak Year
Douglas
Top Parish
Creation of additional fire exit at the rear of building
Additional use of residential dwelling as tourist accommodation (Class 3.6)
Change of use of ground and first floor into a two surgery Dental practice and maintain the top floor as a residential flat
Erection of 133 dwellings with associated drainage and access (Amendments to 19/00961/B)
Approval in principle for erection of dwelling to replace Ballashamrock farmhouse with all matters reserved for subsequent approval
Variation of Condition 1 of PA 17/00976/B for an extension of time for a further 4 years - VARIED TO 2 YEARS by Planning Committee
Approval in principle for residential development
Erection of 133 dwellings with associated drainage and access
Alterations, erection of extension to Medical Centre, and demolition of Nos. 1 - 4 Westlands in order to provide additional parking provision
Demolition of property in order to widen existing access road
