What parts of the east of the island could be developed for housing?

You can find out for yourself, field by field, at a display currently taking place in Douglas.

Maps and information relating to the draft area plan for the east are at the Welcome Centre in the Sea Terminal.

The display stand is part of the work taking place to encourage feedback about proposals that will shape the future of strategic planning and development in the east of the island.

Staff from the Cabinet Office will be available at the Welcome Centre from 10am to 4pm each day during this week, and then on Tuesday and Thursday mornings (9am to noon) from July 3 to 12 to help with any inquiries.

The public consultation into the draft area plan for the east runs until Friday, August 31, and the documents, written statements and maps are also available to view at consult.gov.im, at the Tynwald Library and via local authorities in the eastern area.

Chris Thomas MHK, Minister for Policy and Reform, said: ’The zoning of land can have a significant impact on our communities, so it is important that people are aware of the draft area plan for the east. I would encourage everyone to look at what is being proposed and give us their views.’

Comments can be submitted in writing to [email protected] or to Planning Policy, Government Office, Buck’s Road, Douglas, IM1 3PN.

People can also provide feedback to their constituency MHKs who will be given a detailed presentation about the draft area plan for the east.

It is also intended to host public drop-in sessions during the consultation period.