Planning Policy
The Planning Policy Team within the Cabinet Office is responsible for drafting policies and guidance including preparing and reviewing development plans such as the Isle of Man Strategic Plan and Area Plans.
Since 1 January 2016, the Planning Policy function has been the responsibility of Cabinet Office. The Planning Policy Team is located at:
Planning Policy Team
3rd Floor Government Office
Bucks Road
Douglas
IM1 3PN
Telephone:+44 1624 686758
Email:Send Email
Quick Links
Area Plan for the North and West - Preliminary Publicity - additional sites consultation extended
Area Plan for the East - Published in 2020 and currently in force
Area Plan for the South - Published in 2013 and currently in force
Existing Development Plan - Plans published that are in force
Adopted Planning Policy Documents- Policy documents that are in force
Residential Land Availability Study - Monitors the rate at which housing is being completed across the Island
Employment Land Review Study - Provides an evidence base to inform land use plans and individual planning applications, and to support activity to stimulate economic growth
