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.

We live in rapidly changing times, following a number of changes to the situation of the Lord Street site. The Department is consulting on a number of minor updates to the ‘Lower Douglas Master Plan – Interim Planning Guidance for Key Town Centre Sites in Douglas’ which was originally published in October 2012.

Currently Lord Street is the location of a number of bus stops which provide opportunities for bus transfer connections as well as serving the needs of users of the town centre. Therefore the consultation is also seeking views about: When considering the redevelopment of the Lord Street site should consideration be given to incorporating appropriate bus interchange facilities to serve the needs of Central Douglas?

This consultation begins on 16th September 2013, lasting for 6 weeks and will close on 28th October 2013. We would encourage the submission of clear and concise responses via the online questionnaire.

This consultation relates to the control of advertisements, which aims to assist in updating and rationalising the relevant primary legislation and Advertisement Regulations to ensure the legislation is fit for purpose for the future, whilst endeavouring to streamline and remove duplication of process as appropriate.

This consultation concerns a proposal, by the Department of Infrastructure, for a set of new Building Regulations based on changes to the Building Control Act 1991. The consultation encompasses matters concerning Building Regulations in particular those in relation to the Conservation of energy, Fire safety, Drainage, Prevention of waste, Water efficiency and the future security of our homes.

Some parts of the Regulations are also revised to improve current working practice as well as reduction in number of requirements whilst requiring similar standards of workmanship for exempt work such as porch, conservatories and replacement windows etc.

This consultation concerns a proposal, by the Department of Infrastructure, for set of new Building (Fees) Regulations for the next three years based on policy of the developer pays principal; in this way over time making the Building Control Service self financing and reduce the cost to tax payers and those of rate payers in Douglas Borough Council and Onchan District Commissioners (where they are Building Control Authorities). The consultation seeks the views of stakeholders concerning the fees proposed.
The consultation does not encompass matters concerning Building Regulations which will be under separate consultation process at a later date.
To submit representations to this Consultation please write to the below address or email: siamack.rowaichi@gov.im