The current approved Strategic Plan 2007 contains figures derived from the 2001 and 2006 Censuses. These figures were used to calculate the broad housing needs for the Island up to 2016. The 2011 Census now presents the opportunity to update the housing figures. This review is necessary to enable the remaining Area Plans, starting with the Area Plan for the East, to proceed.

The Department is seeking views on its proposal to undertake a focussed Review of the Strategic Plan. A Response Form has been produced which is available to complete online (see useful links) or can be printed off, completed by hand and posted back to the Planning Office.

A public consultation event at the Sea Terminal, Douglas has been scheduled for 7th January 2014. This will be staffed from 10am to 2pm and 3pm to 7pm. Consultation material will be displayed in the reception area of the Planning Office, Murray House, from 8th January 2014 to 17 January 2014.