Planning and Building Control News

Action plan to modernise the Island’s planning system

The Isle of Man Government has today published an action plan to modernise the planning system and make it more dynamic, flexible and responsive. The action...
Thursday, 3 May 2018

Public feedback will shape proposed planning reform

Feedback to a public consultation will help to shape the future of the Isle of Man’s planning system. The Cabinet Office has today, Monday 16 April 2018,...
Monday, 16 April 2018

Area Plan for the East update

The Cabinet Office is currently preparing a draft Area Plan for the eastern part of our Island.  This is the local implementation of the policies and vision set...
Monday, 19 February 2018

£25m hotel and cinema complex planned for North Quay

A £25 million 80-bed hotel and seven-screen cinema complex will be built on the former Lord Street bus station site in Douglas, subject to planning...
Thursday, 15 February 2018

Planning application submitted for Douglas Promenade

The Department of Infrastructure has submitted its planning application for the redevelopment of Douglas Promenade. Subject to approval being granted, work...
Wednesday, 10 January 2018

Range of ideas for former RAF camp at Jurby

A broad range of ideas has been suggested for the potential redevelopment of the former Royal Air Force camp at Jurby. The Department of Infrastructure says it...
Friday, 17 November 2017

Public asked to help shape planning system

The public is being asked to help shape the planning system. A wide-ranging consultation seeks views on how planning can respond to the Island’s needs while...
Friday, 20 October 2017

Candidates sought for planning committee vacancies (1)

Candidates with knowledge of the Island and a willingness to serve in public life are sought for positions on the Planning Committee. The Planning Committee...
Monday, 4 September 2017

Strategy will ensure Island’s infrastructure meets future needs

Tynwald will be asked to support a new strategy that seeks to ensure the Isle of Man’s infrastructure remains fit for the future. The National Infrastructure...
Friday, 14 July 2017

Promenade scheme will deliver significant benefits

The Department of Infrastructure is promoting a vision for the future of Douglas Promenade that will deliver significant social, economic and travel benefits...
Monday, 10 July 2017