Planning overview · 1984-2026
19,631
Total Applications
16,290
Approved
2,691
Refused
85.8%
Approval Rate
28,078
👤 Population
10.1 km²
📐 Area
15,461
🏠 Dwellings
7,200/mi²
👥 Density
0.70
📋 Apps / Capita
3,414
🏪 Commercial
5,745
New builds
44%
4,885
Extensions
38%
1,599
Conversions
12%
689
Demolitions
5%
£275,910
Average Price
£222,500
Median Price
8,234
Transactions
Information in relation to Condition 6 of PA 23/00942/B and AP24/0045 detailing measures for the identification and protection of bat and bird roosts in trees to be removed
Land South Of Leyton, Victoria Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6aq
Information in relation to Condition 12 of PA 23/00942/B and AP24/0045 detailing materials to be used for any hard-surfaced areas, and details of any proposed boundary walls and fences
Land South Of Leyton, Victoria Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6aq
Replacement of external rear door and rear windows
7, Malvern Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5as
Temporary use for parking for a period of 18 months
Part Of Summerland Site, King Edward Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2pa
Formation of rear external staircase and guarding above existing flat roof to provide access to rear lane.
First And Second Floor Offices, 28, Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2le
Conversion of first and second floors of existing office building to one self-contained apartment, together with associated works to remaining ground floor office.
Maed Ltd, Birkdale House, 7, Myrtle Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 1ed
Replacement of conservatory with single storey rear extension, extension over garage to create additional first floor living accommodation, window/door alterations and installation of wall cladding.
6, Olafs Close, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 7ar
Alterations and conversion of existing detached garage to create additional living space, and erection of a single storey rear extension.
46, Port E Chee Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5er
Installation of illuminated signage to front elevation
19, Mount Havelock, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2qg
Erection of two storey extension to side and rear, with rear terraces at ground and first floor levels.
Wright & Co, 15, Peel Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4lp
Removal of existing bay window and installation of a replacement window to front elevation
68, Cronk Coar, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5ly
Conversion of first and second floors of existing dwellinghouse to self-contained flat (Class 3.4) with associated entrances
44, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3an
Erection of a shed, replacement of existing garage door with roller shutter door, replacement roof to existing garage, replacement of an existing window with a door, and cladding and rendering works (part retrospective)
Garage 2 Rear Of Reayrt Ny Baie Complex, Albert Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3lq
Replacement of rear windows to rear elevation of existing dwelling house and replacement of windows and door to out building at rear of curtilage
40, Selborne Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3nh
Minor Change to 21/01119/B (Erection of building with commercial/retail use at ground floor and 5 apartments above) for omission of basement, revised bicycle and bin stores, revised lift and stair core, alteration to external finishes, doors and fenestration to all elevations, omission of third floor balcony, and associated changes to internal layout
Faze 2, 1, Marina Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2hd
Proposal for the erection of an extension to the east elevation of an existing building at Unit 16 Hills Meadow Industrial Estate, Douglas. The application is pending determination.
A & B Metal Fabrications, Unit 16, Hills Meadow, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5ea
Erection of single storey extension to east elevation of existing childcare facility
Victoria House Nursery, Victoria Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4aj
Application for change of use from offices to a 10-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) with associated extension, rear fenestration alterations, and new bin and bicycle stores at 13 Peel Road, Douglas. The application is pending determination.
13, Peel Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4lr
Application for erection of single storey extension to rear elevation at 28 High View Road, Douglas. Application is pending determination.
28, High View Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5bh
Retrospective application for removal of 8 chimney stacks and installation of a roof light in flat 19 at 8-20 Windsor Terrace, Douglas. The application is pending determination after publication on 30th January 2026.
8, Windsor Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3lt
Douglas has had 19,631 planning applications submitted since records began, averaging around 457 per year. You can see how activity in Douglas compares to other Isle of Man parishes and track year-on-year trends on this page.
Douglas has a 85.8% planning approval rate based on 18,981 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 Douglas listed on this page, then follow the link to the official record to submit your representation.
Planning decisions in Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas.
This page shows a breakdown of dwelling types across planning applications in Douglas. This is useful for homebuyers researching what housing is being added to the area, or developers assessing what residential schemes have been approved locally.
