Conservation Areas

What is a Conservation Area?

A Conservation Area is an area of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to enhance or preserve.

In the Isle of Man, there are 20 designated Conservation Areas. These are:

Please click on any of the above to view a map showing the extent of the area.

What Planning Controls apply to Conservation Areas?

Because of the special nature of Conservation Areas, there are tighter planning controls and obligations in respect of demolition, new development, property alterations and advertisements and signs. Below are some useful links which provide some information on property maintenance and building conservation.

As a rule of thumb all properties within a Conservation Area are excluded from all permitted development and planning permission is required in most instances. Any queries should be directed to the Conservation Office. Please Tel. 685944 or e-mail steven.moore@gov.im.

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