LP7

Policy: LP7 - Landscape Proposal 7

Landscape Proposal 7 (Santon)

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 considering siting, colours, materials, finishes and the general scale.

Ballamodha, Earystane & St Mark's (D14)

Landscape Character Area
Ballamodha, Earystane & St Mark's (D14)

Landscape Strategy
Conserve and enhance the:

1. character, quality and distinctiveness of this farmed landscape with various field patterns defined by different hedges;
2. scattered settlement pattern of traditional hamlets, farmsteads and nucleated settlements fringed by trees;
3. varied road network enclosed by grassed Manx hedges and roadside vegetation;
4. numerous wooded valleys and glens;
5. physical structure and setting of upstanding heritage features such as the Silverdale watermill.

Key Views
Distant views prevented at times by dense woodland in river valleys and by the cumulative screening effect of hedgerow trees, which tend to create wooded horizons.

Open and panoramic views out to sea from the higher areas on the upper western parts of the area where there are few trees to interrupt.

Port Grenaugh (E1)

Landscape Character Area
Port Grenaugh (E1)

Landscape Strategy
Conserve

1. the character, quality and distinctiveness of this remote and tranquil coastal area with its rich ecological habitats, open and expansive panoramic views and numerous sites of archaeological importance.

Key Views
Panoramic and open views out to sea from the Raad ny Foillan coastal footpath, south towards Langness and the School Tower in Castletown and north up the jagged coastline towards Santon Head.

Port Soderick (E2)

Landscape Character Area
Port Soderick (E2)

Landscape Strategy
Conserve:

1. the character, quality and distinctiveness of the tranquil coastal area with its rich ecological habitats, open and expansive panoramic views and numerous sites of archaeological importance.

Key Views
Open expansive and panoramic views out to sea from Marine Drive and from coastal footpaths including Raad ny Foillan.

Views along the rocky coastline over various prominent headlands.

View out to sea from Port Soderick framed by rocky cliffs.

Douglas Bay (E3)

Landscape Character Area
Douglas Bay (E3)

Landscape Strategy
Conserve and enhance:

1. the character, quality and distinctiveness of Douglas harbour, promenade and beach;
2. the urban setting between two large open headlands
3. and to maintain the rich maritime and coastal habitats of the area.

Key Views
Inter-visibility is possible in numerous places along the sea front from the coastal path around Onchan to the various piers and at the lighthouse at Douglas Point.

Views inland are dominated almost exclusively by the built form of Douglas with its terrace of white Victorian hotels, the built form of Onchan on the cliff tops and the various paraphernalia associated with the Harbour.

Views along the coast constrained and dominated by the two large headlands that enclose the area.