Transport Policy 1
Source: Ape Written Statement
106 of the buildings on the Register are located in the East. Building registrations are divided by Local Authority below:
| Total in each Local Authority area |
|---|
| Douglas 73 |
| Onchan 14 |
| Braddan 11 |
| Santon 3 |
| Marown 2 |
| Laxey 2 |
| Lonan 1 |
| Total 106 |
Unlike in the UK, there is currently no grading system in place for Registered Buildings, though this is under review. Treatment of Registered Buildings is covered by the Town and Country Planning (Registered Buildings) Regulations 2013 and by Planning Policy Statement 1/01. It is recognised that the East, in common with the Island as a whole, contains a significant waiting list of historic buildings which may be worthy of Registered Building status. The process of appraisal and registration is ongoing.
14 As recorded at the time of the Plan's Adoption, September 2020
Urban Environment Proposal 5:
Where an application relates to a building which has been proposed for entry onto the Register, advice must be sought from the responsible Department prior to the submission of any planning application on how best to approach any modifications to such historic assets.
Of the 20 Conservation Areas on the Island, 11 of these are within the East and the majority are in Douglas:
| Douglas | Other Settlements |
|---|---|
| Little Switzerland | Laxey |
| Ballaquayle Road | Onchan |
| Selborne Drive | |
| Windsor Road | |
| Olympia | |
| Woodbourne Road | |
| Douglas Promenades | |
| Athol Street/Victoria Street/Duke Street | |
| Douglas North Quay |
Conservation Area Character Appraisals have been carried out for a number of areas in the East and this work is to be reviewed before any action to designate new Conservation Areas. Cabinet Office is committed to moving forward with this work during the remainder of the plan period in line with the procedure set out in Section 18 of the Town and Country Act 1999.
It is worth noting that new developments could and should form the conservation areas of the future by providing excellent examples of well designed, environmentally sustainable and liveable communities.
There is a diverse collection of heritage assets in the East, ranging from the Neolithic to the modern period. While some monuments are protected by the Manx Museum and National Trust (Manx National Heritage), the immediate setting and, in some instances, the landscape context may also need protection or enhancement. Many heritage assets are located on comparatively remote or isolated sites which are unlikely to be subject to change arising from development but others are within or close to our settlements or may be close to potential mineral workings or sites for public infrastructure. The sites included on the Environmental Constraints Map represent the most up to date list of Ancient Monuments. Of the 29 protected Ancient Monuments in the East, among the most notable are:
Urban Environment Proposal 6
Applications on sites or close to sites that contain an Ancient Monument must be designed taking into account the character of the Monument and its environs to ensure it is satisfactorily protected.
The route of the still-operational Isle of Man Steam Railway winds south and west from Douglas through Port Soderick and Santon Stations before continuing to its terminus in Port Erin. Given that the route, most of the rolling stock, and most of the station buildings and line-side structures are essentially as they were when the railway opened in 1874, there is obvious cultural and historic interest. The same is true (in terms of interest) for the MER.
The large population of gulls has become a concern in Douglas and other coastal settlements in the East due to the nuisance caused by noise, detritus and aggression towards humans during nesting season. In addition to stopping the feeding of gulls and pigeons and ensuring bins are adequately covered, steps can be taken to 'design out' this issue by installing the following devices:
The re-use of previously developed land is an important element in achieving regeneration and sustainable development objectives and to improve both the built and living environment. This is supported by paragraph 7.20.2 and Environment Policy 26 of the Strategic Plan.
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