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Paul Weatherall

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Written Statement

Chapter 1 – An ‘Area’ Approach to Plan making

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Chapter 2 - The Role of the Area Plan for the North and West

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Chapter 3 – Climate Change and Sustainability

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Chapter 4 – national Strategies relevant to the North and West

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Chapter 5 – A Spatial Vision for the North and West

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5.3.5:There are inadequate links from Jurby to the South. Reference has recently been made to poor pharmacy provision in Ramsey. There is an excellent pharmacy in Kirk M7chael, which is readily accessible by bus from Ballaugh and Sulby, but not from Jurby.

Chapter 6 - Landscape and appearance

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6.6: Appropriate tree planting to mitigate climate change should be considered fir the Northern uplands, subject to preserving peat reserves and protecting scenic views
6.7.2 Ramsey Bay. The proposed criteria should preclude any development of a marina in the bay. If there is to be a marina (and I am in favour in principle) it should be within the harbour, preferably near the swimming pool.
6.7.5: Consideration should be given to siting solar farms in this area, on brownfield sites, or poorer agricultural land

Chapter 7 - Natural Environment

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7.16: The Ramsey Forest project should be given special status, protected and expanded

7.23.2: Residents of property at risk in and around Kirk Michael should be given assurances that their properties will be either protected or the owners compensated for relocation, to ensure that there is no issue with home insurance, etc.

7.24.2: Any proposals fir water retention schemes in Ramsey Bay should be refused.

Chapter 8 - Built Environment

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8.18.3: The use of the word "surprising" demonstrates a lack of understanding of heritage

Chapter 9 -Our Town and Village Centres

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Chapter 10 - Transport and Utilities

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10.7: Surface improvements to the former Ramsey to Peel Railway line should be location sensitive. Tarmac should be restricted to sections immediately adjacent to village settlements. A more environmentally sensitive surface should be considered for rural sections.
10.11. Consideration must be given to upgrading the electricity grid throughout the North and West to support increasing public and private investment in the installation of solar and wind generating capacity

Chapter 11- Employment

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Proposals should take into account the increasing desire and intention for people to work from home. This impacts on housing needs, transport and local amenities / services.

Chapter 12 – Tourism

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Chapter 13 - Open space, recreation, education, health and community facilities

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Chapter 14 - Residential (housing)

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There is a need in the rural villages for increased housing provision for single elderly people - catering for those still living independently, through those requiring sheltered housing to those in need of residential care or care at home.

There is also a need for additional affordable housing to rent and purchase for young single adults, families and individuals requiring h omes following breakdown in relationships.

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