Isle of Man planning applications
4,893 applications from the island's planning register. Search by address, reference or what was proposed.
4 applications matching “INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS”
| Address | Proposal | Reference | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL, THE NUNNERY, OLD CASTLETOWN ROAD, DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN, IM2 1QB | Construction of 8no. new 2 storey, lettable units with associated access, parking, drainage, pond and landscaping | 24/90977/B | Application Withdrawn |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL, THE NUNNERY, OLD CASTLETOWN ROAD, DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN, IM2 1QB | Erection of two two-storey buildings comprising eight lettable units, with associated access, parking, drainage, pond and landscaping | 25/91172/B | pending |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL, THE NUNNERY, OLD CASTLETOWN ROAD, DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN, IM2 1QB | Removal of existing tented structure and erection of single storey cafe building and associated extension to parking and landscaping areas to accommod | 25/90704/B | Application Withdrawn |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL, THE NUNNERY, OLD CASTLETOWN ROAD, DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN, IM2 1QB | Change of use of site from predominantly educational to mixed use (including use classes 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4) | 26/00346/C | Permitted |
What people apply for, and what gets approved
4,594 decided applications, grouped by what was being asked for. 92% are granted overall — the interesting part is the spread.
| What was applied for | Decided | Granted | Refused | Success rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal alterations | 1,511 | 1,305 | 156 | 89% |
| Extension | 840 | 773 | 44 | 95% |
| Windows and doors | 673 | 635 | 30 | 95% |
| Garage, annexe or outbuilding | 374 | 324 | 38 | 90% |
| Roof works | 222 | 212 | 6 | 97% |
| Walls, fences and access | 202 | 169 | 20 | 89% |
| Change of use | 148 | 135 | 7 | 95% |
| Trees and landscaping | 132 | 116 | 10 | 92% |
| Two-storey extension | 101 | 84 | 14 | 86% |
| Garden building | 85 | 79 | 5 | 94% |
| Loft or dormer | 81 | 70 | 11 | 86% |
| Signs and shopfronts | 70 | 65 | 3 | 96% |
| Porch | 55 | 54 | 1 | 98% |
| Solar or heat pump | 38 | 35 | 2 | 95% |
| New dwelling | 33 | 25 | 7 | 78% |
| Demolish and rebuild | 27 | 26 | 1 | 96% |
Withdrawn applications are counted in "decided" but never in a success rate — a withdrawal is usually a redesign, not a refusal. Categories are matched from the application's own wording, so a description mentioning two kinds of work lands in the first that fits.
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Planning records are a paper trail: an approval means permission was granted, not that the work was carried out. Our copy is refreshed nightly (last read 2026-08-20); for the live position on a specific application, go to Isle of Man planning applications.