Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages
Source: Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016
Strategic Policy 2: New development will be located primarily within our existing towns and villages, or, where appropriate, in sustainable urban extensions(2) of these towns and villages. Development will be permitted in the countryside only in the exceptional circumstances identified in paragraph 6.3.
(1) Open Space is defined in Appendix 1.
(2) Sustainable Urban Extensions are defined in Appendix 1
4.3.2 Appendix 3 to the Plan identifies the towns and villages, and also explains why the Department has rejected the idea of a new settlement, which was mooted in the Consultation Draft published in May 2000.
4.3.3 Each of our towns and villages has an individual character arising not only from its geographical position and existing fabric, but also from its historical, cultural, and social background. This character should be protected and enhanced. Accordingly:
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Sub-division of light industrial unit into separate storage warehouse and physiotherapists (Class 1.2b - professional services)
Erection of a detached steel portal frame agricultural building
Erection of a detached car port
Additional use of upper floors as self-contained residential dwelling (Class 3.4)
Erection of single storey extension to rear elevation
Replacement of existing garages with works depot and parking for Castletown Commissioners
Temporary change of use of rugby pitch, clubhouse and surrounding area to provide a glamping site for TT race periods for five years from 2026 to 2030
Construction of 14 bungalows including vehicular access and associated infrastructure
Change of use from guesthouse to House in Multiple Occupation with 14 bedrooms, including the erection of secure bicycle and bin storage
Erection of two buildings, associated hardstanding and vehicle parking area, formation of earth banks and construction of road linking to public highway for use as an arboricultural service business (retrospective)
