Planning overview · 1984-2026
19,682
Total Applications
16,317
Approved
2,693
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
5,752
New builds
44%
4,905
Extensions
38%
1,605
Conversions
12%
694
Demolitions
5%
£275,910
Average Price
£222,500
Median Price
8,234
Transactions
Extension of Apartment to Create Additional Living Accommodation
19 Quay West Apartments, Bridge Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 5ag
Appeal against the approval for the installation of first floor dormers to north and south elevations
5, Cooil Farrane, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1nx
Removal of chimney from outrigger and alteration to fenestration to rear elevation
9, Kingswood Grove, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ly
Replacement of existing slate roof
2, Egerton Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ex
Registered building consent for proposed alterations & extension to existing sunlounge on rear elevation - RB 159 (in association with 26/00316/GB)
Ivydene, Little Switzerland, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6ag
Proposed alterations & extension to existing sunlounge on rear elevation (in association with RB Consent application 26/00315/CON)
Ivydene, Little Switzerland, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6ag
Temporary siting of caravan within residential curtilage for use during repair works to main dwelling
99, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3ar
Formation of temporary contractors site compound with storage, welfare, office and vehicle parking facilities
Recreation Ground, Ballanard Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6jd
Erection of a detached two-storey double garage
Brae Villa, Tromode Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5ej
Variation of Condition 1 of 21/01119/B, erection of building with commercial/retail use at ground floor and 5 apartments above, for an extension of time for a further 4 years
Faze 2, 1, Marina Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2hd
Erection of four storey mixed-use building with commercial/retail units at ground floor and six residential apartments above
Faze 2, 1, Marina Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2hd
Information in relation to Condition 2 of PA 26/00074/B detailing refuse and recycle bins
Maed Ltd, Birkdale House, 7, Myrtle Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 1ed
Installation of replacement front door and frame
3, Selborne Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4bt
Carport to garage with alterations
Grianane, Groves Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1jd
Conversion of tennis courts to four padel tennis courts and erection of supporting facilities
Tennis Courts, Nobles Park, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4bd
Installation of projector and power units on car park wall and projection of illuminated sign onto the south western elevation of the Best Western Palace Hotel (retrospective)
Casino, Palace Buildings, Central Promenade, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4na
Temporary change of use from car park to food and drink festival from 25 May to 7 June 2026
Bottleneck Car Park, Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2bt
Erection of double storey extension to rear elevation
14, Derby Square, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ls
Installation of digital screen to side elevation of existing building
Offshore Vapes, 11, Castle Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2ex
Alterations to doors and fenestration to northeast and southwest elevations, formation of terrace to southwest elevation, widening of existing vehicular access onto Tromode Park
Loraldene, Tromode Park, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5la
Douglas has had 19,682 planning applications submitted since records began, averaging around 458 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 19,010 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.
