Planning overview · 1984-2026
3,273
Total Applications
2,750
Approved
414
Refused
86.9%
Approval Rate
3,411
👤 Population
2.4 km²
📐 Area
2,051
🏠 Dwellings
3,680/mi²
👥 Density
0.96
📋 Apps / Capita
364
🏪 Commercial
906
New builds
41%
966
Extensions
43%
214
Conversions
10%
140
Demolitions
6%
£297,667
Average Price
£250,000
Median Price
1,174
Transactions
Internal alterations to relocate the existing first floor kitchen to the ground floor together with layout changes to the function room including access out to the rear beer garden, and the introduction of a further 7 bedrooms located across the first, second & third floors (in association with registered building consent application 26/00058/CON)
Isle Of Man Breweries, George Hotel, The Parade, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lg
Installation of five condensers and bin enclosure to rear elevation with associated timber fencing and car park revisions, changes to retail unit internal layout (retrospective)
Supermarket, Arbory Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lh
Information in relation to condition 2 and 3 of PA 25/90904/B detailing rooflights and details and smaples of proposed slate tiles
77, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lx
Erection of first floor extensions to northeast and northwest elevations, replacement of conservatory with single story extension to northwest elevation with ground floor and roof terraces, alterations to fenestration on all elevations
Clonaige, Douglas Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1th
Minor change to 23/00240/B (erection of single storey extension to the rear) reduction in size of approved single storey extension to rear elevation
22, Queen Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1pa
Relocation of existing shed, replacement of two other sheds with summerhouse for use as jewellery studio and workshop (Class 2.1 and 2.2)
12, Victoria Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ew
Installation of four roof lights to rear elevation, installation of new roof and widening of window to existing utility room
77, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lx
Erection of replacement integral kitchen and conservatory to rear elevation of existing dwellinghouse, and detached summerhouse and store (in association with 25/00909/CON)
Croft House, The Crofts, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ly
Removal of existing lean-to store, replacement of conservatory with part single-storey and part double-storey extensions to rear elevation of existing dwellinghouse
3, Westham Lea, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1pd
Minor change to 24/91380/B (Erection of a detached garage and creation of new vehicular access) widening of proposed garage and change to single garage door
1, The Promenade, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1bj
Replacement of windows and repainting of shop front
14, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ab
Retrospective application to replace a ground floor front window with a uPVC sash window at a terraced house in Castletown Conservation Area. Approved by officer delegation as it preserves the character of the dwelling and Conservation Area.
25, Hope Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ap
Replace existing timber sliding sash windows with uPVC sliding sash windows and replace windows and door on the rear extension with a double door and a picture window
4, Albert Terrace, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lp
Details for a bat box required by condition 5 of approved planning permission PA 24/90953/B were submitted and approved for installation on a tree at Jackson House, King William's College Grounds, Castletown. The application was permitted.
Jackson House, King Williams College, King Williams College Grounds, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1tp
The application sought minor changes to a previously approved rear extension (24/90938/B) at Cronnag, Bowling Green Road, Castletown, by changing the roof from pitched to flat and altering the patio size and disabled access ramp. It was refused because the changes were not considered minor.
Cronnag, Bowling Green Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1eb
Conversion of former funeral directors and workshop at 29-31 Hope Street, Castletown, into a single dwellinghouse was approved by officer delegation. The decision includes conditions on front elevation windows, doors, and rooflights to protect the Castletown Conservation Area.
Stables & Store, Hope Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ap
Registered Building Consent was permitted for demolition works associated with the conversion of 29-31 Hope Street, Castletown (former undertakers) into a new dwelling, within the Castletown Conservation Area. The works include demolishing a rear extension, part of the rear elevation, roof, and front elevation elements.
Stables & Store, Hope Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ap
Replacement of a conservatory with a single-storey rear extension, plus terracing, steps and balustrades at Sea Spray, 6 Mona Terrace, Castletown. The application was permitted by delegated officer decision.
6, Mona Terrace, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1bh
The application sought permission for a minor change to approved planning permission 24/00029/B by removing a long high-set window from the rear (southern elevation) of a proposed detached triple garage at The Old House/Reef House, Castletown. The change was permitted by delegated decision.
The Old House, College Green, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1be
Change of use of ground and first floors of Shore House, The Promenade, Castletown to a two-surgery dental practice with the top floor retained as staff accommodation for the practice. The application was approved on 5th March 2024.
Shore House, 33, The Promenade, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1bg
Castletown has had 3,273 planning applications submitted since records began, averaging around 76 per year. You can see how activity in Castletown compares to other Isle of Man parishes and track year-on-year trends on this page.
Castletown has a 86.9% planning approval rate based on 3,164 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 Castletown listed on this page, then follow the link to the official record to submit your representation.
Planning decisions in Castletown 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 Castletown 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 Castletown 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 Castletown.
This page shows a breakdown of dwelling types across planning applications in Castletown. This is useful for homebuyers researching what housing is being added to the area, or developers assessing what residential schemes have been approved locally.