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 single storey extension to rear elevation
Additional use of upper floors as self-contained residential dwelling (Class 3.4)
Sub-division of light industrial unit into separate storage warehouse and physiotherapists (Class 1.2b - professional services)
Replacement of existing outbuilding with new outbuilding
Erection of a detached steel portal frame agricultural building
Erection of a detached car port
Erection of a dwellinghouse with attached single garage
Replacement of existing garages with works depot and parking for Castletown Commissioners
Change of use from guesthouse to House in Multiple Occupation with 14 bedrooms, including the erection of secure bicycle and bin storage
Replacement of existing lean to with double storey extension to northeast elevation, alteration to vehicular access
