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Douglas Head

Douglas Head is an Area of Special Scientific Interest on the Isle of Man. Protected for its wildlife, geology or landform. Operations likely to damage it need consent.

What this means if you are buying here

Protected for its wildlife, geology or landform. Operations likely to damage it need consent. A designation is the starting point every planning officer works from, so it shapes what can be altered, extended or built long before anyone applies. It is not a reason to avoid a property — plenty of the most sought-after addresses on the Isle of Man sit inside one — but it is something to know before you commit rather than after.

On the market inside Douglas Head

PropertyTypePrice
M&G House, Douglas, IM1 5BF
Douglas
House£395,000

Matched by testing each listing's published map pin against the designation's boundary. A pin is not a title plan — confirm with the island's planning map before you rely on it.

Just outside the boundary

PropertyPrice
6 Peel Road, Douglas, Isle of Man£200,000
Flat 4, 35 Peel Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man£117,000
22D Belmont Terrace, Douglas, isle of Man£139,950
Duke Street£885,000
Circular Road£380,000
1 Lake Road£1,500,000
Apartment 9, Douglas Head Apartments, Douglas£479,950
Apartment 4, Douglas Head Apartments, Douglas£489,950
5 Quay West, Bridge Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man£235,000
Flat 3, 35, Peel Road Douglas£117,000

Being outside the line matters: the same works can be routine one side of a boundary and need consent on the other.

Other area of special scientific interests on the Isle of Man

Jurby Airfield · Ballaugh Curragh · Dhoon Glen · Glen Maye · Marine Drive

Every designation on the Isle of Man · Where this comes from