6 May 2020 · Delegated
Slipway, Airport Road Castletown Isle Of Man
This application sought permission to create a replacement slipway at the site on Airport Road, Castletown, Isle of Man. The application was decided under delegated authority and was permitted on 6 May 2020. The case officer recommended approval. Only limited planning evidence is available from the documents reviewed, so further detail on the specific planning reasons cannot be confirmed.
The application was permitted on 6 May 2020 under delegated authority. The officer recommended approval, and the decision aligns with that recommendation. Limited supporting detail is available from the documents reviewed.
Langness
stone wall of the harbour, marking the entrance to Castletown, is a landmark within views westwards. Views across the bay contained by protruding headlands to the east and west. Langness (E11) The overall strategy is to conserve the character, quality and distinctiveness of the coastal area with its rich ecological habitats, open and expansive panoramic views, and to conserve the tranquil and rugged character of the area with its numerous sites of archaeological importance , such a s the former mines and former smelt mines. Key Views Panoramic, open views across surrounding, ever -changing seascape, from several points along the peninsula, in particular from Dreswick Point (at the southernmost tip). Dramatic views northwards from S t. Michael's Island, along the north eastern shore. Open views across Castletown Bay to the west. Castletown and Ballasalla (F7) The overall strategy is to conserve the character, quality and distinctiveness of this open area that contributes to the setting of Castletown and Ballasalla, to enhance the river field pattern and to conserve the aquatic habitat corridor of the Silverburn. Key Views Open and panoramic views out to sea and over Langness' rocky shoreline beyond the Airport. Key views to the prominent landmarks of Castle Rushen and King William's College. Poyll Vaaish and Scarlett Peninsula (F8) The overall strategy is to conserve the strong sense of openness throughout the area, with strong field pattern as well as the setting of th e numerous archaeological sites and wartime structures within the area. Key Views Open and panoramic views out to sea, up to the Southern Upland peaks over open fields and towards the built -up areas of Castletown and Ballasalla are obtained from various slightly elevated positions within the area, where the cumulative effects of hedgerow trees does not intervene. Foreshortened views in some flatter areas where the accumulated effects of hedgerow trees create a wooded horizon. Fleshwick (H2) The overall strategy is to conserve the character, quality and distinctiveness of this open, unsettled and rugged area with expansive and dramatic views and to conserve the wild setting of the numerous archaeological features. Key Views Distant views out towards Ireland over the sea from the Raad ny Foillan coastal path. Panoramic expansive views out to sea and along the coastline from Fleshwick Bay. Dramatic views over the coastal cliffs and along the coastline from the coastal path. Bradda Head (H3) The overall strategy is to conserve the strong sense of openness throughout this rugged area with its expansive and dramatic views and to conserve the setting of the numerous archaeological features. Key Views Extensive and panoramic views out towards I reland over the sea from hill tops and inland over Port Erin and Port St. Mary. Sublime and expansive views along the south to the Calf of Man over the coastal cliffs of the Meayll Peninsula and north up the dramatic coastline of Fleshwick. Cregneash and Meayll Peninsula (H4) The overall strategy is to conserve the strong sense of openness of this rugged area, its expansive and dramatic views and to conserve the setting of the numerous archaeological features and Cregneash village and the surrounding traditional field pattern as well as the wartime structures on Meayll Hill. Key Views Dramatic views of rising uplands to the north and across Port St. Mary Bay to the northeast. Dramatic views across the Sound to the Calf of Man. Panoramic, open views across the Peninsula. Extensive, panoramic, open views across ever -changing sea and sky engulfing the character area on three sides. Calf of Man (J1) The overall strategy is to conserve the strong sense of tranquillity and remoteness throughou t this area with minimal human intervention or impact , and to conserve the patchwork of rich ecological habitats. Key Views Long distance, panoramic views across an ever -changing seascape from several locations on the Calf. Dramatic skies are dominant within views from the Island. Striking views northwards across the often -turbulent 'Sound' channel, towards the modern circular glass -fronted visitor centre and Sound cafe on the Isle of Man. Views to the striking white memorial cross on the southernmost tip of the Isle of Man.
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protects acknowledged sites of ecological importance
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