Planning overview · 1984-2026
2,154
Total Applications
1,760
Approved
310
Refused
85%
Approval Rate
1,798
👤 Population
24.6 km²
📐 Area
1,085
🏠 Dwellings
189/mi²
👥 Density
1.20
📋 Apps / Capita
108
🏪 Commercial
929
New builds
50%
761
Extensions
41%
117
Conversions
6%
56
Demolitions
3%
£358,631
Average Price
£289,950
Median Price
724
Transactions
Combining of three buildings into one dwellinghouse with erection of a single storey link, alterations to doors and fenestration, erection of ground mounted solar panels, field fencing and livestock shelter
Croit E Kirkjufal, Ballakillowey Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bw
Information in relation to Condition 4 of PA 25/90046/B and AP25/0012 detailing completion and maintenance of visibility splays over neighbouring land
Pound Lane Depot, Castletown Road, Port St Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5lt
Information in relation to Condition 3 of PA 25/90046/B and AP25/0012 detailing soft landscaping
Pound Lane Depot, Castletown Road, Port St Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5lt
Information in relation to Condition 6 of PA 24/00810/B detailing foul and surface water drainage
Lingague Farm, Ballakilpheric Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4br
Demolish existing outbuildings and construct proposed garage
Rose Cottage, Glen Chass Road, Glen Chass, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5pl
Information in relation to Condition 7 of PA 24/00810/B detailing a landscaping plan including ground preparation, plantings and maintenance
Lingague Farm, Ballakilpheric Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4br
Certificate of lawful development for the erection of a sunroom extension
Hillcrest, Ballakillowey Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bn
Widening of driveway and vehicular access onto Ballagawne Road
Bayview, Ballagawne Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4ax
Replacement of existing conservatory with single storey extension to southwest elevation, erection of integral single storey utility room to northwest elevation, erection of two 2-storey bay windows to front elevation
Thurso House, Glen Chass Road, Glen Chass, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5pw
Erection of a dwellinghouse with attached single garage
Land South Of Rowany Cottage Rowany Drive Port Erin Isle Of Man IM9 6lp
Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of two storey dwelling
Briarfield, Glen Chass Road, Glen Chass, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5pl
Alterations to existing door and window on rear elevation
9, Magherdonnagh, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6by
Sunroom extension has been in place since 2007 and fell within the permitted development orders gross floor space limits. Log burner flue has been in place since 2017 and was installed by a government approved installer.
Failt Erriu, Howe Road, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5lb
Retrospective application for installation of replacement roof tiles at Fieldsway, Howe Road, Port St Mary. No decision has been made; the application was validated on 4th March 2026.
Fieldsway, Howe Road, The Howe, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5pr
Relocation of existing oil tank to front curtilage
Garthcote, Ballakillowey Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bd
Variation of condition 1 of approval 22/01320/B to extend permission for a dwelling at an agricultural building site in Ballakilpheric, Colby by a further 1 year. Application is pending determination as of the provided documents.
Agricultural Building, Robin Hill Farm, Cronk Y Dhooney, Ballakilpheric, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bs
The application proposed replacing an existing roof light on the rear/west elevation of Bridge House, a traditional Manx farmhouse in Port St Mary, with a Velux cabrio roof balcony. It was approved by delegated officer decision.
Bridge House, Glen Chass Road, Glen Chass, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5pl
Erection of two storey extension to northeast elevation
Cloverdale, Glen Chass Road, Glen Chass, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5pw
The application sought approval to widen the existing vehicular access at Sky Cottage, Ballafesson Road, Port Erin by 0.7m through removing part of a stone wall and erecting a new matching boundary wall. It was approved by delegated officer decision.
Sky Cottage, Ballafesson Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6tu
The proposal involved alterations to fencing and walls around Ballakilley Park, creation of an earth mound, three new pedestrian accesses (plus formalising existing ones), and installation of bicycle stands on playing fields in Rushen. The application was approved by delegated officer decision.
Field 414214, Church Road, Port St Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5nq
Rushen has had 2,154 planning applications submitted since records began, averaging around 50 per year. You can see how activity in Rushen compares to other Isle of Man parishes and track year-on-year trends on this page.
Rushen has a 85% planning approval rate based on 2,070 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 Rushen listed on this page, then follow the link to the official record to submit your representation.
Planning decisions in Rushen 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 Rushen 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 Rushen 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 Rushen.
This page shows a breakdown of dwelling types across planning applications in Rushen. This is useful for homebuyers researching what housing is being added to the area, or developers assessing what residential schemes have been approved locally.
