Douglas Head Conservation Area

Overview

Under Section 18 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999:

'The Cabinet Office shall determine which parts of the Island are areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance, and shall by order designate such areas as conservation areas.'

The proposal to designate the Douglas Head Conservation Area reflects the area’s distinctive history, architectural value and high-quality natural environment.

A draft map of the proposed Conservation Area can be seen below.

Please note: The draft map is illustrative and intended only for reference and general orientation as part of this consultation. To view the precise proposed Conservation Area boundary that will form part of the Order, please refer to the Draft Conservation Area Boundary Proposal Map (PDF) available in the 'Related Documents' section.

In 2021, the Cabinet Office carried out a public consultation on whether Douglas Head should be considered for Conservation Area status. 77% of respondents supported the proposal, and the Cabinet Office is now progressing work to formally designate the proposed Conservation Area.

Why your views matter

The 2021 consultation demonstrated broad support for the designation of Douglas Head as a Conservation Area. The Cabinet Office is now undertaking a further consultation to seek views on specific elements of the proposed Conservation Area. Feedback is invited from all stakeholders and interested parties including residents, businesses, and those with an interest in the built or historic environment on matters including:

• The proposed boundary of the Conservation Area
   
• The potential implications of Conservation Area status for future alterations or improvements to properties
   
• The level of support for planning or design guidance relating to the proposed Conservation Area
   
• If there is support for wider initiatives to better promote Douglas Head’s heritage

Reasonable adjustments and alternative formats

The department is committed to equal opportunities and our aim is to make our documents easy to use and accessible to all.

We will take steps to accommodate any reasonable adjustments and provide such assistance as you may reasonably require to enable you to access or reply to this consultation.

If you would like to receive this document in another format or need assistance with accessing or replying to this consultation, please email planningpolicy@gov.im or telephone +44 1624 686758.

Responding to this consultation

You can respond to this consultation online by clicking on the 'Online survey' link below.

Alternatively you can download a paper version of this consultation in the 'Related' section below and email it to planningpolicy@gov.im or post it to:

Douglas Head Conservation Area
Planning Policy,
Third Floor,
Government Office,
Bucks Road,
Douglas,
IM1 3PN

If you have received a postal survey for this consultation and have already submitted your response by post, there is no need to complete a second response on the Consultation Hub. Your postal submission will be counted in full, and duplicate responses are not required.

What happens next

The Cabinet Office will consider all representations made as part of this consultation in the final stages of the designation of the Douglas Head Conservation Area.