Strategic Plan Preliminary Publicity 2025

Overview

Cabinet Office gives notice that it is re-issuing the Strategic Plan review Preliminary Publicity. Preliminary Publicity is the first formal step in the preparation of a development plan and sets out the matters that the proposals in the plan will deal with.

The Strategic Plan provides the overarching, high-level planning framework for the development and other use of land on the Isle of Man and is a consideration in the drafting of Area Plans and other pieces of planning policy as well as in the determination of planning applications by DEFA.

The Strategic Plan review provides an opportunity for stakeholders to input into the Plan’s development and to make representations on topics such as; climate change policy, the Island Spatial Strategy, and how the Strategic Plan can reflect the aims of 'Our Island Plan'.

This consultation builds on the findings of an earlier Strategic Plan Preliminary Publicity consultation (opens in a new tab) which was launched in July 2023. Feedback received on the evidence papers during the 2023 consultation has informed the development of the 2025 evidence papers. The findings of the 2023 consultation, coupled with the development of a more comprehensive evidence base mean Cabinet Office have a better understanding of the challenges facing our Island and matters that the proposals in the plan will deal with.

Why your views matter

In accordance with Schedule 1 of the Town and Country Planning Act (1999), when preparing a Development Plan, Cabinet Office must give adequate publicity to the matters that the plan proposals intend to deal with. The review of the Strategic Plan will cover a wide range of topic areas, including the Island Spatial Strategy, Housing, the Environment, Business (employment land), and Infrastructure. To ensure a robust Draft Plan, Cabinet Office is seeking input from a wide range of stakeholders at this early stage of the Development Plan process.

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 as a paper copy, in another format or need assistance with accessing or replying to this consultation, please email StrategicPlan@gov.im or telephone +44 1624 686758.

Responding to this consultation and questions

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 StrategicPlan@gov.im or post it to:

Cabinet Office - Planning Policy Team
3rd Floor Government Office
Bucks Road
Douglas
IM1 3PN