The review and update of the Isle of Man Landscape Character Assessment (previously published in 2008) ensures that it remains a robust and up-to-date evidence base, able to support planning policies and inform landscape management. Our work makes the Assessment easier to use through simplification of Landscape Character Types and Areas, and by consolidation of the descriptive material. It looks ahead to the challenges which will be faced in the coming years, including positive and proactive responses to climate change and biodiversity loss, opportunities for supporting recreation, wellbeing and sustainable tourism, and accommodating future needs for housing and infrastructure.
The final result is an easily-readable and practical document which applies an in-depth understanding of the Island’s landscapes to the issues facing the Isle of Man now and in the coming years.
In parallel with the Landscape Character Assessment Update we also reviewed the Isle of Man’s landscape designations, and undertook Settlement Sensitivity Studies.