LP6

Policy: LP6 - Landscape Proposal 6

Landscape Proposal 6 (Douglas Head)

Douglas Headland is exposed and prominent from many viewpoints. This is considered an outstanding natural feature and one which should be conserved. In order to conserve this vista of seascape and coastal views, applications for planning approval for new development in this area will generally not be supported. It is acknowledged that maintenance and need for upkeep may lead some existing development to seek planning approval from time to time, such as the radio transmission/telecoms site at Carnane.

In cases where new development is proposed, applications must demonstrate that it can be suitably integrated into the surrounding landscape setting through reasonable mitigation measures and include considering siting, colours, materials, finishes and the general scale.

Santon (D13)

Landscape Character Area Santon (D13)

Landscape Strategy

Conserve and enhance:

1. the character, quality and distinctiveness of the area, with its wooded valley bottoms and wooded horizons;
2. its scattered settlement pattern;
3. its Victorian garden and the railway.

Key Views

Open and expansive views from the higher areas along the rugged coast in the east and inland towards the upland areas over Braaid.

Incinerator chimney forms a notable landmark in the immediate area.

Glimpsed views framed by vegetation in the valley bottoms and along the main roads where they follow the wooded valley bottoms.

Views in the northern part of the area up to the Transmitting Masts on top of Douglas Head hill top.

Views from Isle of Man Steam Railway.