The public is invited to have its say over the future use of Glen Wyllin.

The glen and campsite are leased by Michael Commissioners but the lease expires in May 2016 and this has prompted the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) to review its future.

A public consultation starts today and runs until 1st October.

Options outlined in the consultation document include:

• Continuing camping, allowing a tenant to operate a registered campsite
• Introducing log cabins
• Introducing ‘glamping’
• A mixture of the above or some other uses.

However, DEFA emphasises that it would welcome all suggestions.

It hopes as many people as possible, including visitors to the Festival of Motorcycling, will contribute views.

DEFA will invite tenders for the lease of the area once a decision on its future is made.

David Cretney MLC, Member of DEFA with responsibility for Forestry, Amenity and Lands, said: ‘Glen Wyllin is a popular area for recreation and economically important in terms of tourism and we would welcome the views of residents and visitors on how it is used in future.’

The consultation can be viewed by visiting www.gov.im/consultations.gov. 

Views should be returned to:

Andrew Sidebottom
Director of Forestry, Amenity and Lands
DEFA
Thie Slieau Whallian
Foxdale Road
St John’s
IM4 3AS.
Email Andrew.Sidebottom@gov.im 

To obtain a paper copy of the consultation, contact Claire.Brew@gov.im or ring 01624 695701.