Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Source: Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Strategic Policy 2: New development will be located primarily within our existing towns and villages, or, where appropriate, in sustainable urban extensions(2) of these towns and villages. Development will be permitted in the countryside only in the exceptional circumstances identified in paragraph 6.3.
(1) Open Space is defined in Appendix 1.
(2) Sustainable Urban Extensions are defined in Appendix 1
4.3.2 Appendix 3 to the Plan identifies the towns and villages, and also explains why the Department has rejected the idea of a new settlement, which was mooted in the Consultation Draft published in May 2000.
4.3.3 Each of our towns and villages has an individual character arising not only from its geographical position and existing fabric, but also from its historical, cultural, and social background. This character should be protected and enhanced. Accordingly:
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Erection of a summer house and a garden shed to the back garden
Additional use of industrial unit (Class 2.3) as indoor recreation facility with ancillary offices (Class 4.4) and parking.
Additional use of industrial unit (Class 2.3) as indoor recreation facility with ancillary offices (Class 4.4) and parking.
Extension to existing garage and porch
Variation of condition 1 of 23/00774/B to extend the expiry date by two further years
Erection of single storey extension to east elevation
Conversion of first floor space above existing double garage to create living accommodation
Erection of detached garage
Additional use for operation of coach depot with ancillary driver facilities (retrospective)
Additional use of living space above detached garage as tourist accommodation (class 3.6)
