Planning overview · 1984-2026
2,134
Total Applications
1,749
Approved
310
Refused
84.9%
Approval Rate
1,798
👤 Population
24.6 km²
📐 Area
1,085
🏠 Dwellings
189/mi²
👥 Density
1.19
📋 Apps / Capita
108
🏪 Commercial
922
New builds
50%
754
Extensions
41%
117
Conversions
6%
55
Demolitions
3%
£358,631
Average Price
£289,950
Median Price
724
Transactions
Installation of replacement roof tiles (retrospective)
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 for dwelling (PA 22/01320/B) to extend permission for a further 1 years
Agricultural Building, Robin Hill Farm, Cronk Y Dhooney, Ballakilpheric, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bs
Replacement of existing lean to with double storey extension to northeast elevation, alteration to vehicular access
Kimmeragh, Ballafesson Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6tx
Erection of single storey extension to south elevation of existing dwellinghouse
Friary Croft, Ballakillowey Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bn
Minor change to 25/90366/B (Replacement of existing utility room with single storey extension) part change of approved post and wire boundary fence to stone wall with pedestrian access gate
Ballavayre Farmhouse, Ballakilpheric Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bx
Minor change to 25/90190/B (Installation of tiered decking with glass balustrade retrospective) alteration to approved decking layout
Seascape, Mount Gawne Road, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5lx
Information in relation to Condition 3 of PA 25/90366/B detaling schedule of materials
Ballavayre Farmhouse, Ballakilpheric Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bx
Conversion of existing agricultural barn to two storey dwellinghouse (Class 3.3)
Ballavayre Farm, Ballakilpheric Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bx
Minor change to 25/90277/B (Replacement of existing utility room with single storey extension to side elevation) alteration of window size to front elevation, alteration of door size and deletion of window to rear elevation
Rowena, Glen Chass Road, Glen Chass, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5pn
Information in relation to condition 3 for PA 23/00308/B for details of proposed biodiversity measures indicating the position of bird bricks (swallow cups) and bat boxes shall be provided ensuring that they are not placed above opening windows
Upper Kirkill, Sloc Road, Ballakillowey Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bw
Siting of mobile Agricultural Building (Welfare Unit) for shared use between Field 425248 and Field 425293
Moorehouse Farm, Mount Gawne Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4ba
Appeal against the approval for erection of single story extension to the rear of the existing dwelling house and widening of vehicular access
1, Bradda View, Ballakillowey, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4be
Appeal against the refusal for the erection of a detached bungalow
Pound Lane Depot, Castletown Road, Port St Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5lt
Approval of application 25/10119/AIR for information relating to conditions 3, 4, and 7 of prior approval PA 25/90522/B, which permitted a single-storey extension, stone wall and pillars, solar panels, roof window, and paved patio at Kates Cottage, Ballnahowe Road, Port Erin.
The Coote, Ballnahowe Road, Ballnahowe, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6jf
Erection of two story extension to south west elevation
6, Meayll Drive, Ballakilley, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5nt
The application sought permission for an attached garage at ground floor and first floor extension to the side of an existing semi-detached dwelling at 46 Magherchirrym, Ponyfields, Port Erin. The proposal was approved by delegated officer decision.
46, Magherchirrym, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6db
The application proposed the demolition of an existing conservatory and erection of a larger two-storey extension to the east (rear) elevation of Rose Cottage, a Manx stone cottage in Port St Mary. It was permitted by delegated officer decision.
Rose Cottage, Glen Chass Road, Glen Chass, Port St. Mary, Isle Of Man, IM9 5pl
The application proposed a single-storey rear extension (7m x 5m) to a bungalow at The Hollies, 1 Bradda View, Ballakillowey, Colby, plus widening of the vehicular access. It was permitted by delegated officer decision.
1, Bradda View, Ballakillowey, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4be
The application proposed a single-storey extension linking Ballavayre Farmhouse to its detached garage, replacing an existing utility room, and extending the residential curtilage by about 54m² into adjacent Class 3 agricultural land. It was approved by the Planning Committee.
Ballavayre Farmhouse, Ballakilpheric Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bx
Rushen has had 2,134 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 84.9% planning approval rate based on 2,059 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.
