Removal of existing and installation of a prefabricated site office

General Policy 2

proposals that are in accordance with zoning will be supported

General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development

Environment Policy 29

advice will be sought in relation to applications within Hazard Consultation Zones

Environment Policy 29: In considering development proposals within Consultation Zones as designated on the Area Plans or published Consultation Zone Maps, the Department will consult wi th the Health and Safety at Work Inspectorate to determine the appropriateness of the development. In all cases, the health and safety of the public will be the overriding consideration. Developments which would conflict with the requirements of health and safety will not be permitted. 7.24 The Built Environment - Introduction 7.24.1 The architecture of the Island, the quality of its buildings, the way in which they blend in with their surroundings, the respect for the built environment and the collect ive and individual cultural heritage, are all matters that are important to the sustainability of the Island's unique identity. 7.24.2 The Island possesses an extensive and well preserved historical character. The presence of sites, features, buildings and Conservation Areas undoubtedly adds to the quality of our lives, and the physical remains of our past are to be valued and protected a s a central part of our culture, heritage and sense of national identity. It adds to our 'sense of place' and is a constituent part of both the rural and urban environment. 7.24.3 The Island enjoys a rich heritage of buildings, all of which represent the social, economic and cultural history of the Island. These physical remains of our past, which may include historic buildings, ancient monuments and archaeological sites whether in towns, villages or in the countryside sustain the distinctiveness of th e Island which is so vital to the retention of its unique character and our sense of national identity. The historic environment is also a material asset that makes a positive contribution to economic prosperity for the purposes of tourism, leisure and recreation. 7.25 The Historic Building Stock 7.25.1 The Island is well blessed with a rich and varied historic environment. Work is continuing on the expansion of the list of designated Conservation Areas and Registered Buildings in recognition of their particular architectural, social or historical interest and within the Island there are so far 250 Registered Buildings and 19 Conservation Areas. 7.25.2 In addition, there are many as yet unscheduled and unidentified buildings and areas, which are either locally important or potentially worthy of designation. These also ought to be preserved and enhanced wherever possible through planning policy. 7.25.3 Positive attitudes are therefore required through the Strategic Plan towards the protection of the built environment for maintaining the architectural and historic continuity and distinctive character of each town and village. A fine balance therefore needs to be struck between conservation and enhancement on the one hand, and promoting development and growth on the other. However, conservation of the built environment and archaeological features should be viewed as an asset to be promoted and not as a constraint to be overcome. The historic environment in practice cannot remain unchanged, and the role of p lanning is to reconcile the needs for development against the need to conserve and protect the historic environment. 7.26 Demolition, Extension or Alteration of a Registered Building 7.26.1 Many Registered Buildings on the Island can sustain a degree of sensitive alteration or extension in order to accommodate continuing or new uses. Nevertheless, Registered Buildings do vary greatly in the extent to which they can accommodate change without loss of special interest. Some may be sensitive to even slight alterations. In cases where there have been successive changes to a Registered Building, the cumulative effect of the work will be assessed in determining the overall impact on the character of the building. 7.26.2 The Department is continuing its assessment of important buildings across the Island worthy of being afforded Registered status. Many of the buildings identified which have the potential for Registration result from being named in Area Plans. These will, in the future, become the main sources for identifying new buildings which should be put on the list for potential registration. 7.26.3 The Permitted Development Order withdraws permitted development rights within the curtilage(1) of Registered Buildings as well as Conservation Areas. Development which might otherwise require no planning permission becomes subject to development control.

Transport Policy 13

protect harbours from development that would undermine their viability or character

Transport Policy 13: Development in or around harbours should neither compromise the ability of the harbour to accommodate other commercial or recreational users in a viable manner, nor be detrimental to the character of those harbours of historic interest.