Planning and Building Control News
Neighbours to be notified of new planning applications
Residents will receive a written notification when planning permission is sought for a neighbouring property.
The move, which came into effect in January, is...
Thursday, 9 February 2023
Isle of Man Planning Committee seeks new members
People with a strong knowledge of the Isle of Man and an interest in the built environment are being sought to join the Island’s Planning Committee on a five...
Friday, 23 September 2022
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The Department of Infrastructure has withdrawn and replaced a planning application to convert a silt store into a permanent storage facility at Rockmount, near...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