Additional use of residential property as tourist accommodation

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large tourism element, such as Douglas Promenade, may be designated for "Residential/ Tourism" use (other potential uses may be identified and incl uded in a mixed designation if appropriate). 9.5.8 The use of existing private residential properties as tourist accommodation may be acceptable if it can be demonstrated that it will not compromise the amenities of any neighbouring residents. In Chapte r 7, there are described the circumstances in which redundant buildings in the countryside can be converted into dwellings. These policies apply equally to tourist use, except that it may very often be possible to convert to tourist use buildings which ar e too small to form a satisfactory permanent dwelling. The following policies and proposal are thus appropriate:

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be suitably integrated into the surrounding landscape setting through reasonable mitigation measures and include considering siting, colours, materials, finishes and the general scale. Santon (D13) Landscape Character Area Santon (D13) Landscape Strategy Conserve and enhance: a) the character, quality and distinctiveness of the area, with its wooded valley bottoms and wooded horizons; b) its scattered settlement pattern; c) its Victorian garden and the railway. Key Views Open and expansive views from the higher areas along the rugged coast in the east and inland towards the upland areas over Braaid. Incinerator chimney forms a notable landmark in the immediate area. Glimpsed views framed by vegetation in the valley bottoms and along the main roads where they follow the wooded valley bottoms. Views in the northern part of the area up to the Transmitting Masts on top of Douglas Head hill top. Views from Isle of Man Steam Railway. Landscape Proposal 7 (Santon) 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. Ballamodha, Earystane & St Mark's (D14) Landscape Character Area Ballamodha, Earystane & St Mark's (D14) Landscape Strategy Conserve and enhance the: a) character, quality and distinctiveness of this farmed landscape with various field patter ns defined by different hedges; b) scattered settlement pattern of traditional hamlets, farmsteads and nucleated settlements fringed by trees; c) varied road network enclosed by grassed Manx hedges and roadside vegetation; d) numerous wooded valleys and glens; e) physical structure and setting of upstanding heritage features such as the Silverdale watermill. 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. Port Grenaugh (E1) Landscape Character Area Port Grenaugh (E1) Landscape Strategy Conserve a) the character, quality and distinctiveness of this remote and tranquil coastal area with its rich ecological habitats, open and expansive panoramic views and numerous sites of archaeological importance. 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. Port Soderick (E2) Landscape Character Area Port Soderick (E2) Landscape Strategy Conserve: a) the character, quality and distinctiveness of the tranquil coastal area with its rich ecological habitats, open and expansive panoramic views and numerous sites of archaeological importance. 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. Douglas Bay (E3) Landscape Character Area Douglas Bay (E3) Landscape Strategy Conserve and enhance: a) the character, quality and distinctiveness of Douglas harbour, promenade and beach; b) the urban setting between two large open headlands c) and to maintain the rich maritime and coastal habitats of the area. 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. Landscape Proposal 8 (Douglas Bay) The open, expansive headlands of Douglas and Onchan shall be protected from visual intrusion. Clay Head (E4) Landscape Character Area Clay Head (E4) Landscape Strategy Conserve: a) the character, quality and distinctiveness of the tranquil coastal area with its rich ecological habitats, open and expansive panoramic views and numerous sites of archaeological importance. Key Views Channelled views out to sea from the beach at Port Groudle. Extensive panoramic views out to sea and across Douglas Bay from the A11 around Howstrake Camp Electric railway stop and at the periphery of the settlement of Onchan. Glimpsed views towards Laxey Bay and up to the Northern Uplands over heathland from the eastern end of Clay Head Road. Landscape Proposal 9 (Clay Head) The open, expansive panoramic views across Douglas Bay and towards Port Groudle appreciated from the Howstrake Camp Elec