Planning overview · 1984-2026
1,757
Total Applications
1,458
Approved
244
Refused
85.7%
Approval Rate
1,852
👤 Population
17.7 km²
📐 Area
936
🏠 Dwellings
272/mi²
👥 Density
0.95
📋 Apps / Capita
73
🏪 Commercial
750
New builds
49%
615
Extensions
40%
106
Conversions
7%
51
Demolitions
3%
£336,737
Average Price
£270,000
Median Price
622
Transactions
Part demolition and alteration of existing boundary wall to create new vehicle access and parking area
Millcroft, Glen Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4ny
Information in relation to Condition 3 and 5 of 20/01390/B and AP22/0004 detailing tree protection plan
Plot 3 Adjacent To, Arbory Vicarage, Main Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bt
Change of use of part of field 424837 to extend the residential curtilage of five dwellings (retrospective)
Mount Pleasant, Main Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4ae
Replacement of two existing detached outbuildings with single story extension to south east elevation of existing dwellinghouse
Ballacubbon, Grenaby Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4hd
Erection of single storey extension to east elevation of existing dwellinghouse
30, Ballacriy Park, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4lu
Proposed re-roofing and formation of new window/door openings
Lower Ballavarkish, Grenaby Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4hd
Erection of replacement dwelling with attached garage
Strathallan, Main Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4lj
Erection of agricultural building/stable and fencing
Field 420766, Ronague Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4hf
The application sought permission to enlarge an existing attached garage at Thie Ny Droghad, Upper Ballastrooan, Colby, with a single-storey extension measuring 6.2m deep, 5.9m wide and 6m high. The proposal was permitted by the Principal Planner.
Thie Ny Droghad, Ballastrooan, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4nr
Replacement of existing detached outbuildings with attached single-storey extension, alteration to first floor balcony and landscaping works
Ballacubbon, Grenaby Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4hd
Additional use of summer house as self-catering tourist accommodation
Mahalo, Ronague Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4hf
Retrospective change of use of part of Field 425312 to extend the residential curtilages of Brook Cottage, Ballavere Cottage, and Miranda Cottage by approximately 10m depth each, located on Main Road, Colby. The application was permitted by the Planning Committee.
Miranda Cottage, Main Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4ad
The application proposed a single-storey integral extension to the rear of an existing garage at Crofton, Pooilvaaish Road, Castletown. It was approved by officer delegation.
Crofton, Pooilvaaish Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4pj
Approval in Principle (including details of means of access) was granted for a detached dwelling and garage on land at Silver Beech, Glen Road, Colby. The site is designated as residential on the Area Plan for the South 2013, and the access was deemed acceptable for highway safety.
Silverbeech, Glen Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4hw
Minor changes to approved planning permission 24/00104/B for replacing the front entrance porch and increasing rear window height at The Coach House, Ballagawne Road, Ballabeg, involving removal of porch side glazing, lowering of porch gable roof pitch, and smaller window sizes. The changes were permitted by delegated decision.
The Coach House, Ballagawne Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4lf
The application proposed demolishing an existing poor-condition bungalow and erecting a larger two-storey traditional replacement dwelling at Strathallen, Main Road, Ballabeg. It was approved by the Planning Committee subject to conditions.
Strathallan, Main Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4lj
Installation of a photovoltaic (PV) array on the roof of a riding arena (manege) and four air source heat pump units on its side at Oak Hill Mansion, Ballabeg, was approved by delegated officer decision.
Oak Hill Mansion, Ronague Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4hf
The application proposed creating off-road parking for two cars at Bridge House, Main Road, Colby, by removing part of a boundary wall and installing block paving. It was approved by delegated officer decision.
Bridge House, Main Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4np
Certificate of lawful development for the comencement of work for PA 17/00414/B
Land At Ballacubbon - Fields 424841 & 424842, Main Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4pr
Certificate of Lawful Development for erection of a dwelling
Thie Ny Chibbyr, Ballakeighan Corner, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4la
Arbory has had 1,757 planning applications submitted since records began, averaging around 41 per year. You can see how activity in Arbory compares to other Isle of Man parishes and track year-on-year trends on this page.
Arbory has a 85.7% planning approval rate based on 1,702 decided applications — slightly below the Isle of Man average of 87%. Every application is assessed individually against the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, but the approval rate gives a useful benchmark for the area.
You can object to any planning application on the Isle of Man by submitting comments through the government's online planning system at pabc.gov.im. Comments are typically accepted for 21 days after an application is registered. Find recent applications for Arbory listed on this page, then follow the link to the official record to submit your representation.
Planning decisions in Arbory are governed by the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016, which sets out land use zoning, conservation areas, and development policies — GP2 (General Policy 2) is among the most frequently cited policies in Arbory applications. Some areas may also fall within designated zones such as conservation areas or Areas of Special Scientific Interest.
Yes — the most recent applications in Arbory are listed on this page with their status, type, and decision outcome. You can also explore applications geographically using the interactive planning map at planningportal.im/map, filtered to Arbory.
This page shows a breakdown of dwelling types across planning applications in Arbory. This is useful for homebuyers researching what housing is being added to the area, or developers assessing what residential schemes have been approved locally.
