LP9

Policy: LP9 - Landscape Proposal 9

Landscape Proposal 9 (Clay Head)

The open, expansive panoramic views across Douglas Bay and towards Port Groudle appreciated from the Howstrake Camp Electric tramway stop shall be protected from any development that would have a visual intrusion.

Laxey Bay (E5)

Landscape Character Area Laxey Bay (E5)

Landscape Strategy

Conserve and enhance:

1. the character, quality and distinctiveness of Laxey bay, with its harbour, beach and urban setting and to maintain the area's rich maritime and coastal habitats.

Key Views

Extensive, panoramic open views eastwards across the ever-changing seascape.

Grey stone wall of the harbour is a landmark within views westwards.

Views across the bay contained by protruding headlands to the North and South.

Dhoon Bay & Port Cornaa (E6)

Landscape Character Area Dhoon Bay & Port Cornaa (E6)

Landscape Strategy

Conserve:

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

Key Views

Extensive, panoramic views across the sweeping and ever-changing seascape to the east can be gained from the rugged coastal edge.

Within the bays, views are more greatly limited by protruding headlands.

Panoramic, open views from the top of the series of rugged cliffs, eastwards across the sea and westwards towards the dramatic Northern Uplands backdrop.

Dramatic recognisable views northwards along the course of Ballaglass Glen from Port Cornaa.