Housing Policy 1
Source: Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Policy 1: The housing needs of the Island will be met by making provision for sufficient development opportunities to enable 5,100 additional dwellings (net of demolitions), and including those created by conversion, to be built over the Plan period 2011 to 2026.
8.4.10 Analysis of the residential land availability statistics as well as preliminary examination of the potential of existing settlements, show that there is sufficient land to satisfy the demand for housing in line with the existing Island Spatial Strategy up until 2026. It is acknowledged that some land in and around the Main Centre (Douglas) is limited and that land designated on some extant development plans has been slow at coming forward for development. There appear to be a number of reasons for this ranging from the unwillingness of land owners to release land for development, the quality and location of that land, through to economic pressures; all of which may partly explain the decline in planning applications being submitted for new dwellings over the last decade or more. It will be necessary to address any land shortages as well as the suitability and deliverability of residential land as part of the preparation of the Area Plans.
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100.0%
Approval Rate
2023
Peak Year
Douglas
Top Parish
Replacement of existing dwelling and outbuildings with residential development scheme of 20no. dwellings, and repositioning of 7no. (Amendments to 19/00137/B)
Erection of three detached dwellinghouses with integral garages
Amendment to PA 22/01485/B (residential development comprising 31 dwellings), change to approved house type on plot no 27
Amendment to PA 22/01485/B (residential development comprising 31 dwellings), change to approved house type on plot no 30
Amendment to PA 22/01485/B (residential development comprising 31 dwellings), change to approved house type on plot no 31
Amendment to PA 22/01485/B (residential development comprising 31 dwellings), change to approved house type on plot no 28
Erection of a building accommodating 38no Apartments and associated Landscaping, Drainage and Car Parking
Proposed erection of two detached townhouses with associated landscaping and parking
Demolition of existing dwelling; construction of 3 detached dwellings; new entrance to replace existing entrance, removal of an existing entrance; providing a passing place to public road; creation of internal shared private access driveway, parking & turning; new foul and surface water systems
Construction of seven detached houses and associated infrastructure
