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Most building work, changes of use, and extensions on the Isle of Man require planning approval from the Planning and Building Control directorate. However, certain minor works fall under permitted development and don't need a formal application. Search planningportal.im for similar projects nearby to see how comparable proposals have been decided.
Use the search bar at planningportal.im to find any of the 80,000+ planning applications on the Isle of Man by address, postcode, reference number, or keyword. You can also browse by parish, explore the interactive planning map, or filter by decision outcome and proposal type.
You can submit comments or objections through the PABC website at pabc.gov.im during the public consultation period, typically 21 days after an application is registered. Comments must relate to valid planning considerations such as impact on neighbours, traffic, design, or environmental concerns. Find the application on planningportal.im first, then follow the link to the official record.
An approval with conditions means the development can go ahead, but the applicant must comply with specific requirements — for example, using certain materials, submitting landscaping plans, or limiting operating hours. Conditions are legally binding, and breaching them can result in enforcement action by the planning authority.
Yes. If your planning application is refused, you can appeal to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) in writing within the timeframe specified in the decision notice. An independent inspector will review the case. You can also apply for Interested Person Status if you opposed someone else's application.
Most planning applications on the Isle of Man are determined within 8 to 12 weeks, though complex or large-scale developments can take longer. You can track the status of any application by searching for it on planningportal.im.
The overall planning approval rate on the Isle of Man is approximately 85–90%, based on historical data from over 81,000 decisions. Approval rates vary by parish and application type — explore statistics and trends at planningportal.im/statistics.
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Information in relation to Condition 2 and 3 for site levels, including existing and proposed section drawings and finished floor level and excavation, storage and re-use of soil and minerals.
Erection and conversion of eight apartments and two retail units (in association with 25/00442/CON)
