Landscape Proposal 7
Source: Area Plan for the East 2020
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.
Landscape Character Area
Ballamodha, Earystane & St Mark's (D14)
Landscape Strategy
Conserve and enhance the:
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.
Landscape Character Area
Port Grenaugh (E1)
Landscape Strategy
Conserve
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.
Landscape Character Area
Port Soderick (E2)
Landscape Strategy
Conserve:
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.
Landscape Character Area
Douglas Bay (E3)
Landscape Strategy
Conserve and enhance:
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.
3
Citations
66.7%
Approval Rate
2019
Peak Year
Santon
Top Parish
Alterations and repairs to existing outbuilding to change layout and cladding
Alterations and erection of a rear extension and erection of a detached 2 storey garage with upper floor living accommodation
Installation of a timber bridge to connect an existing small island within pond to garden