Register of Heathland

Summary

The requester asked for the Register of Heathland maintained under the Heath Burning Act 2003 and inquired about its availability on the MANNGIS website. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture provided the register map listing specific areas and confirmed that while it is not currently online, it is being considered for inclusion in a new system.

Key Facts

• The Register of Heathland is maintained by DEFA in accordance with the Heath Burning Act 2003.
• The map held on the computerised system serves as the official register.
• The register includes areas owned by DEFA, private owners, the Manx National Heritage (MNH), and the Manx Utilities Authority (MUA).
• The map is not currently available on the MANNGIS website but is under consideration for the upcoming system replacement.
• The request was processed and closed on 16 March 2021.

Data Disclosed

• 1708633
• 2021-03-15
• 2021-03-16
• 2003
• 1:120,373
• 12 Shares
• IM4 3AS
• 01624 685854
• 01624 685851

Original Request

Hello, Please can I request a copy of the Register of Heathland that DEFA maintain in accordance with the Heath Burning Act 2003, including the map required by this legislation. Please can you also confirm if it is possible to have this map uploaded to the MANNGIS Online Maps webpage ( https://www.gov.im/maps/), as is the case for Registered Woodland. Thank you,

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Full Response Text

Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture 1:120,373 Scale Registered Heath DEFA Holding with Registered Heath

Freedom of Information Co-ordinator Corporate Services Directorate Thie Slieau Whallian, Foxdale Road, St John’s, Isle of Man, IM4 3AS Tel no (01624) 685854 Fax no (01624 685851 Email: defa@gov.im www.gov.im

Our ref: 1708633 16 March 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 15 March 2021 and which states:

"Hello, Please can I request a copy of the Register of Heathland that DEFA maintain in accordance with the Heath Burning Act 2003, including the map required by this legislation. Please can you also confirm if it is possible to have this map uploaded to the MANNGIS Online Maps webpage ( https://www.gov.im/maps/), as is the case for Registered Woodland. Thank you,"

I have enclosed a copy of the information that is being released to you. The map held on our computerised system is the register. Below is a list of the areas on the map: Ballacowin (part DEFA part private Glen Ruy Slieau Lhost Area) Ballaugh Mountain (DEFA) Beary Mountain (12 Shares private multiple owners) Bienn y Phott (DEFA) Bradda (part DEFA part private) Calf of Man (MNH) Carraghyn (Private) Central Hills ASSI (DEFA) Creg ny Baa (part DEFA part private Slieau Lhost and Slieau Meayl) Cringle Great Park (DEFA) Cronk ny Arrey Laa (DEFA) Cross Vein, Watertrough Park and Glen Rushen (DEFA) Dalby Mountain (Private and multiple owners) Glen Auldyn (Private) Greeba Mountain (DEFA) Injebreck (Private) Lanagore and Eary Cushlin (DEFA and MNH) Maughold Mountain (DEFA) Michael Hills (DEFA) Mull Hill (Private) Mullagh Ouyr area (Private)

North Barrule (MUA) Peel Hill (Private and Peel Commissioners) Slieau Lhean (DEFA Laxey Hills) Slieau Lhost and Slieau Ree (DEFA) Slieau Managh (DEFA) Slieau Whallian (Private) Snaefell (DEFA) South Barrule (DEFA) Surby (DEFA) Chasms and Spanish Head (MNH) The Rheast (DEFA) Windy Common (DEFA) Further information While this map is not currently available on the MANNGIS website, the website is being replaced with a new system in the coming weeks and the Registered Heathland area is being considered for inclusion.

Please quote the reference number 1708633 in any future communications.

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Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information about freedom of information requests can be found at www.gov.im/foi.

I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely