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New measures to improve planning system announced

Plans to make the Isle of Man’s planning system more accessible and easier to use have been unveiled as part of an ambitious programme. The actions are part of...
Wednesday, 21 September 2022

Programme of reform will help to build great communities for the Island

An ambitious programme of reform to help realise Government’s ambition of building great communities has been launched today by Chief Minister Alfred Cannan...
Tuesday, 19 July 2022

New planning application for permanent storage facility at Rockmount

The Department of Infrastructure has withdrawn and replaced a planning application to convert a silt store into a permanent storage facility at Rockmount, near...
Friday, 24 June 2022

Waterfall Hotel does not meet building protection criteria

The Waterfall Hotel will not be added to the Isle of Man’s protected building register (PBR). The building in Glen Maye had been issued a Building Preservation...
Monday, 11 October 2021

Building control launches online application service

People looking to build or extend a property in the Isle of Man will be able to submit their plans to building control digitally from 1 August. Building...
Thursday, 22 July 2021

Lighthouses, towers and war memorials could be protected

Twenty seven buildings including war memorials are being considered for the Isle of Man’s Protected Buildings Register, due to their potential special...
Friday, 30 April 2021

Three historic buildings protected for future generations

Three buildings including a former beachside café and a pub have been added to the Isle of Man’s Protected Buildings Register. The Cosy Nook in Port Erin,...
Tuesday, 13 April 2021

Building control changes delayed due to COVID-19

Proposed changes to building control fees and charges have been delayed for a second time due to coronavirus restrictions and pressure facing the construction...
Wednesday, 17 March 2021

Three historic Island buildings could be registered

A former beachside café and a Victorian pub are among three Isle of Man buildings being considered for inclusion to a list of the Island’s registered...
Tuesday, 23 February 2021

New Order made to enable virtual Planning Committee meetings

People will still be able to watch Planning Committee meetings following an Order in Tynwald this week that enables them to be held virtually while face-to-face...
Monday, 18 January 2021
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