Has anyone on the Isle of Man been allowed to do this?
The island's planning register, searched the way someone with a plan searches it: by the kind of work, by where, and by your own words. 4,893 applications are in here.
The ones that were refused
More useful than the approvals: this is what the island would not accept.
| Where | What was asked for | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| OUTBUILDINGS, BALLASTRANG, CASTLETOWN ROAD, BALLAGLONNEY, SA | Change of use from a veterinary practice to offices. | AP24/0010 |
| OCEAN VIEW, BALTIC ROAD, KIRK MICHAEL, ISLE OF MAN, IM6 1EF | Appeal against the refusal for erection of stable block on existing concrete base, construction of Equestrian Manege and change of use of field | AP23/0022 |
| CASS A LHERGY, DOUGLAS ROAD, KIRK MICHAEL, ISLE OF MAN, IM6 | Change of use of part of field 234268 to residential and construction of new bungalow | AP23/0016 |
| 13, PEEL ROAD, DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN, IM1 4LR | Change of use from offices to House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) with 10 bedrooms, with associated erection of extension and alteration to fenestration to rear elevation of existing building | 25/91190/B |
| 3 West Quay Ramsey Isle Of Man IM8 1DW | Conversion of ground and first floor units to create 2 additional apartments including alterations to external elevations including new windows, doors, render and stone cladding.APPROVED - C | AP24/0007 |
| FIELD 514332, KNOCK FROY ROAD, SANTON, ISLE OF MAN, IM4 1JD | Change of use of part of field to equestrian & erection of private stables | 24/91047/B |
| DOUGLAS CORPORATION TRAMWAYS DEPARTMENT, STRATHALLAN CRESCEN | Change of use for operating centre/parking of vehicles in connection with Department of Infrastructure at Strathallan Horse Tram Depot. | 24/00167/C |
| 25, SOUTH QUAY, DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN, IM1 5AR | Change of use to electric vehicle charging station with erection of solar panels, twelve charging bays, installation of storage containers and creation of new vehicular access | 25/90205/B |
60 of them, most recent first
| Where | What was asked for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| UNIT 25, THE OLD AIRFIELD, BRAUST, ANDREAS, ISLE OF MA | Change of use to storage compound, siting of shipping container, erection of summerhouse, erection of fence and vehicle access (retrospective) 24/00606/C | granted |
| GREENHILL, JURBY ROAD, ANDREAS, ISLE OF MAN, IM7 2EJ | Change of use of land and buildings to animal sanctuary. Placement of container and hardstanding and installation of replacement drainage and septic tank (retrospective) 23/00221/B | granted |
| 47, LARIVANE MEADOWS, ANDREAS, ISLE OF MAN, IM7 4JF | Creation of additional driveway and Change of Use of existing family room to a beauty room. 23/00403/B | granted |
| 1, GEORGES CLOSE, LEODEST ROAD, ANDREAS, ISLE OF MAN, | Appeal against the refusal for change of use of land from agricultural to residential gardens (retrospective) AP23/0042 | granted |
| FIELD 124689, WEST KIMMERAGH ROAD, BRIDE, ISLE OF MAN, | Change of use of land to create a camp site with associated access tracks, hard standings, motorhome and tent pitches, reception and temporary communal facilities 24/90966/B | granted |
| 28, ARBORY STREET, CASTLETOWN, ISLE OF MAN, IM9 1LJ | Change of use of from retail/office to a residential unit 25/90673/C | granted |
| Norton House 41 Arbory Street Castletown Isle Of Man I | Change of use from offices to dwelling (3.3). 26/00616/C | pending |
| Norton House 41 Arbory Street Castletown Isle Of Man I | Change of use from offices to dwelling (3.3) 26/00371/C | granted |
| MIRANDA COTTAGE, MAIN ROAD, COLBY, ISLE OF MAN, IM9 4A | Change of use of part of Field 425312 to extend residential curtilage (retrospective) 25/90339/C | granted |
| THE ANNEX, THE OLD RECTORY, POSTAL LOCALITY, THE CRONK | Change of use from ancillary living accommodation to dwelling with additional use as tourist accommodation 25/90679/C | granted |
| 1 BLACKWOOD COTTAGES, BALLAMONA ROAD, BALLAUGH, ISLE O | Change of use application for additional use of residential property as tourist accommodation 23/00137/C | granted |
| CRONK BRECK COTTAGE, STATION ROAD, BALLAUGH, ISLE OF M | Change of use application for additional use of residential property as tourist accomodation 23/00135/C | granted |
| BROUGH VIEW, STATION ROAD, BALLAUGH, ISLE OF MAN, IM7 | Change of use of existing dwellinghouse from Agricultural to Residential (Class 3.3) with removal of agricultural tie 26/00148/C | pending |
| WOODBOURNE GARAGE - P CHRISTIAN, UNIT 2, PEEL ROAD IND | Change of use of first floor to provide additional office space and installation of windows to ground & first floor elevation 24/00852/B | granted |
| WOODBOURNE GARAGE - P CHRISTIAN, UNIT 2, PEEL ROAD IND | Change of use from workshop and storage with associated facilities to storage and distribution with associated facilities, installation of sectional doorset to south east elevation 23/00565/B | granted |
| UNIT 7, CRONKBOURNE BUSINESS PARK, BALLAFLETCHER ROAD, | Change of use from Class 2.2 Light Industrial to Class 2.4 Storage or Distribution with office accommodation (retrospective) 23/00549/C | granted |
| COMPOUND 41, SNUGBOROUGH TRADING ESTATE, UNION MILLS, | Change of use from light industrial to storage and distribution and parking of vehicle (retrospective) 23/01358/C | granted |
| ODIN BREWERY, UNIT 25, SNUGBOROUGH TRADING ESTATE, UNI | Change of use of unit 25 from bathroom showroom to microbrewery including erection of fence and cask washing shelter to the rear 23/01248/B | granted |
| JACK FROST LTD, SPRINGHAM PARK, SPRING VALLEY INDUSTRI | Install a mezzanine floor level for use as a gymnasium into an existing building that has been granted a Change of Use at Ground Floor for use as a gymnasium 22/01482/B | granted |
| UNIT 33, ISLE OF MAN BUSINESS PARK, DOUGLAS, ISLE OF M | Change of use from light industrial to a vehicle repairs garage (retrospective) 26/00117/C | granted |
| SHORE HOUSE, 33, THE PROMENADE, CASTLETOWN, ISLE OF MA | Change of use of ground and first floor into a two surgery Dental practice and maintain the top floor as a residential flat 23/01198/C | granted |
| CAR PARK, FARRANTS WAY, CASTLETOWN, ISLE OF MAN, IM9 1 | Change of use from public car park to contract car park including alterations to parking layout and the installation of entry and exit barriers 22/00574/B | granted |
| 5, BANK STREET, CASTLETOWN, ISLE OF MAN, IM9 1AD | Window / Door alterations on front elevation - Change of use from retail to residential within part of ground floor of dwelling 24/00141/B | granted |
| 3, THE PARADE, CASTLETOWN, ISLE OF MAN, IM9 1LG | Reinstatement of entrance door, replacement windows, and change of use from Class 1.2 to Class 2.1 (in association with RB application 22/01543/CON) 22/01494/GB | granted |
| MWYLLIN-Y-QUINNEY, OLD CASTLETOWN ROAD, SANTON, ISLE O | Removal of existing render, installation of French doors and change of use from residential to tourist accommodation 24/00892/B | granted |
| FIELD 435254, LANE FROM SCARLETT ROAD, SCARLETT, CASTL | Extend and remodel existing dwelling, install ground mounted photovoltaic panels, change of use to part of agricultural field adjacent to residential curtilage to mixed use land to accommoda 23/00681/B | granted |
| 23, SCARLETT ROAD, CASTLETOWN, ISLE OF MAN, IM9 1NS | Change of use application for additional use as Tourist accommodation 23/00257/C | granted |
| 30, QUEEN STREET, CASTLETOWN, ISLE OF MAN, IM9 1PA | Change of Use of Existing Cottage for dual Use Residential (class 3.3) and Tourism (class 3.6) 23/00008/C | granted |
| EAST BLOCK NUNNERY MILLS 2, OLD CASTLETOWN ROAD, DOUGL | Change of use from offices to three residential apartments 24/91378/C | granted |
| ROUND TABLE HOUSE, RONAGUE, CASTLETOWN, ISLE OF MAN, I | Change of use of room into clinic to provide beauty treatments 23/01099/C | granted |
| NUNNERY MILLS, OLD CASTLETOWN ROAD, DOUGLAS, ISLE OF M | Change of Use of Offices (2.1) to three 2 bedroom apartments with ancillary storage (3.4) and Office (2.1) 26/00042/B | granted |
| OUTBUILDINGS, BALLASTRANG, CASTLETOWN ROAD, BALLAGLONN | Change of use from a veterinary practice to offices. AP24/0010 | refused |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL, THE NUNNERY, OLD CASTLE | 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 | granted |
| UNITS 1 TO 11 PARVILLE COURT, BALTHANE INDUSTRIAL ESTA | Change of use of industrial unit to dog grooming and kennelling (retrospective) 24/00305/C | granted |
| SWISS CHALET, GLEN HELEN, ST. JOHNS, ISLE OF MAN, IM4 | Change of use from restaurant (Class 1.3) and residential (Class 1.4) to retail (Class 1.1), hot food takeaway (Class 1.4) and residential (Class 3.4) 25/91037/C | granted |
| BALLAOATES FARM, BALLAVAGHER ROAD, ST JOHNS, ISLE OF M | Temporary Change of Use for siting of a static caravan 23/00157/B | granted |
| WEST NAPPIN FARM, JURBY WEST, ISLE OF MAN, IM7 3AT | Change of use of an existing agricultural barn to an events barn, installing windows, doors, and rooflights 25/90380/B | granted |
| 298A, JURBY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, JURBY, ISLE OF MAN, IM7 | Change of use from Class 2.4 (Storage or Distribution) to Class 2.3 (General Industrial) including car repairs and preparation of cars for scrappage (retrospective) 24/00011/C | granted |
| SUMMERHILL MANOR, SUMMERHILL ROAD, JURBY, ISLE OF MAN, | Erection of stable block and change of use of land for the grazing of horses and agriculture use (retrospective) 23/00281/B | granted |
| BALLACHRINK FARM HOUSE, JURBY EAST, ISLE OF MAN, IM7 3 | Change of use of 2 units from tourist accommodation to residential 23/00771/B | granted |
| BLOCK 3 GARAGE 20 MAGNUS COURT, KINGS REACH, RAMSEY, I | Change of use from garage to office with toilet and widening of access path 25/90006/B | granted |
| WORKSHOP, GLEN ROAD, LAXEY, ISLE OF MAN, IM4 7AJ | Proposed alterations and remedial works, replacement windows, doors and roof and making good façade, creation of linking extension between the two existing buildings and change of use from c 23/00228/B | granted |
| 2, CHURCH HILL, LAXEY, ISLE OF MAN, IM4 7AX | Change of use from residential to tourist accommodation 24/00833/C | granted |
| THE PADDOCKS, RAMSEY ROAD, LAXEY, ISLE OF MAN, IM4 7PP | Renovation & change of use of existing building from office units to tourist accommodation. Installation of log burning flues. 23/01007/B | withdrawn |
| MOANEY WOODS COTTAGE, LONAN CHURCH ROAD, LAXEY, ISLE O | Change of use of existing ancillary accommodation and parts of the existing garden to a dwellinghouse and a self-contained tourist accommodation 24/00537/C | granted |
| 5, REAYRT NY GLIONNEY CLOSE, LONAN, LAXEY, ISLE OF MAN | Change of use from spare room to beauty therapy treatment room. 23/01347/C | granted |
| 5, DUMBELLS TERRACE, LAXEY, ISLE OF MAN, IM4 7NY | Change of use of residential property to tourist accommodation 22/01479/C | granted |
| FACTORY, WHEEL HILL, LAXEY, ISLE OF MAN, IM4 7NL | Change of use for additional use of childrens indoor play area. 26/00528/C | pending |
| LEZAYRE TEA ROOMS, GLEN DUFF, RAMSEY, ISLE OF MAN, IM7 | Change of use from tea rooms to residential (retrospective) 25/90635/C | granted |
| SYCAMORE HOUSE, GLEN DUFF, RAMSEY, ISLE OF MAN, IM7 2A | Change of Use of part of Field 132029 to extend residential curtilage (retrospective) 25/90655/C | granted |
| GARAGES AND WORKSHOP, SHIPYARD ROAD, RAMSEY, ISLE OF M | Change of use from garages and workshop to warehousing and storage (retrospective) 23/01032/C | granted |
| BALLACHRINK FARM, BALLANICHOLAS, GARTH, CROSBY, ISLE O | Change of use of building for storage of equipment and tools and vehicle workshop; alterations including installation of roller shutter door and creation of hardstanding for parking of work 24/91312/B | granted |
| THE SHORELINE, JALLOO, PORT MOOAR, RAMSEY, ISLE OF MAN | Change of use from tourist accommodation to residential 23/00817/C | granted |
| STORE REAR OF, 34, MICHAEL STREET, PEEL, ISLE OF MAN, | Change of use from a warehouse to a martial arts school 24/00295/C | granted |
| THE DOVECOTE, MAIN ROAD, KIRK MICHAEL, ISLE OF MAN, IM | Change of use from first floor office to residential 23/00146/C | granted |
| 11, MICHAEL STREET, PEEL, ISLE OF MAN, IM5 1HB | Change of use from retail to leisure 23/00387/C | granted |
| OCEAN VIEW, BALTIC ROAD, KIRK MICHAEL, ISLE OF MAN, IM | Erection of stable block on existing concrete base (retrospective), construction of equestrian manege and change of use of field 23/01400/B | granted |
| ELITE VOYAGES, 29, MICHAEL STREET, PEEL, ISLE OF MAN, | Change of use from hairdresser (Class 1.1) to self-service laundrette (Sui Generis) 25/91017/C | granted |
| ROSE COTTAGE, BARREGARROW, KIRK MICHAEL, ISLE OF MAN, | Conversion of existing garage to kennels and change of use of part field for dog exercise. 24/00397/B | granted |
| OCEAN VIEW, BALTIC ROAD, KIRK MICHAEL, ISLE OF MAN, IM | Appeal against the refusal for erection of stable block on existing concrete base, construction of Equestrian Manege and change of use of field AP23/0022 | refused |
ExtensionTwo-storey extensionLoft or dormerAnnexe, garage or outbuildingDemolish and rebuildA new houseSwimming poolSolar or heat pumpWindows and doorsRoof worksWalls, gates and accessTrees and hedgesChange of use
A precedent is not a permission. Two identical applications a street apart can be decided differently, and the register does not carry the reasons — for those you need the officer's report on the island's own planning site.