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First step for long-awaited southern plan

by isleofman.com 8th October 2010

People living in the south of the Island are being urged to give their views on a new blueprint for development.

The modified Draft Area Plan looks ahead to 2016. It shows areas suitable for building homes and businesses and where new schools and community facilities may be needed.

But it also aims to protect the environment from too much new building and preserve the unique identity of towns and villages in the south.

The draft plan will be published early next month and there'll be a two month consultation period.

Infrastructure Minister Phil Gawne admits there's still some way to go after that:

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Posted by isleofman.com
Friday 8th, October 2010 03:43pm.

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