Planning overview · 1984-2026
1,762
Total Applications
1,462
Approved
244
Refused
85.7%
Approval Rate
1,852
👤 Population
17.7 km²
📐 Area
936
🏠 Dwellings
272/mi²
👥 Density
0.95
📋 Apps / Capita
73
🏪 Commercial
751
New builds
49%
617
Extensions
40%
106
Conversions
7%
51
Demolitions
3%
£336,737
Average Price
£270,000
Median Price
622
Transactions
Erection of sun room including log burner flue, and raised external patio.
66, Ballacriy Park, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4ly
Minor change application relating to 20/01390/B, including changes to windows, ground floor front elevations to include stone cladding finish, marginal increases to the footprint of the houses, and changes to the finish of the approved doors.
Plot 3 Adjacent To, Arbory Vicarage, Main Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bt
Minor change application relating to PA23/00203/B, consisting of original window to be kept in on the east elevation, peaks to be taken out of extension roof on south and east elevation.
Ballakindry Mill, Ballagawne Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4pd
Part demolition and alteration of existing boundary wall to create new vehicle access and parking area
Millcroft, Glen Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4ny
The application sought permission to change the upper floors of The Friary Apartments from tourist accommodation to a self-contained residential dwelling (Class 3.4), with no external alterations proposed. It was approved by a Principal Planner on 5th March 2026.
The Friary Apartments, Main Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4ha
The application proposed replacing an existing conservatory with a single-storey flat roof extension to the rear of a dwelling in Colby, along with alterations to doors, fenestration, paving, steps, and oil tank relocation. It was approved by delegated officer decision.
Fairview, Main Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4ae
Information in relation to Condition 3 and 5 of 20/01390/B and AP22/0004 detailing tree protection plan
Plot 3 Adjacent To, Arbory Vicarage, Main Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4bt
Retrospective change of use of part of agricultural field 424837 to extend the residential curtilage of five dwellings at Hillside, Orrisdale, Fairview, Cronk My Chree and Mount Pleasant, Main Road, Colby was approved by the Planning Committee. The extensions are approximately 6m deep and 52m long total.
Mount Pleasant, Main Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4ae
The application proposed replacing two existing detached outbuildings with a single-storey extension to the southeast elevation of Ballacubbon Farmhouse, including two additional bedrooms. The Department approved the application subject to conditions.
Ballacubbon, Grenaby Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4hd
The application proposed a single storey extension to the east elevation of an existing bungalow at 30 Ballacriy Park, Colby. It was approved by delegated officer decision.
30, Ballacriy Park, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4lu
Planning permission was approved for re-roofing a traditional dwelling, barn, and carport with natural slates or corrugated sheeting, plus new window and door openings at Lower Ballavarkish, Grenaby Road, Ballabeg. The works include adding rooflights and insulation, and minor alterations to create a WC and new access points.
Lower Ballavarkish, Grenaby Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4hd
Erection of replacement dwelling with attached garage
Strathallan, Main Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4lj
Erection of agricultural building/stable and fencing
Field 420766, Ronague Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4hf
The application sought permission to enlarge an existing attached garage at Thie Ny Droghad, Upper Ballastrooan, Colby, with a single-storey extension measuring 6.2m deep, 5.9m wide and 6m high. The proposal was permitted by the Principal Planner.
Thie Ny Droghad, Ballastrooan, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4nr
The application proposed replacing detached outbuildings with a single-storey garden room extension, alterations to a first floor balcony, and landscaping works at Ballacubbon Farmhouse, Grenaby Road, Ballabeg. The application was withdrawn by the applicant on 29th July 2025.
Ballacubbon, Grenaby Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4hd
The application sought permission to change the use of an existing ancillary summer house/outbuilding to self-catering tourist accommodation in open countryside at Mahalo, Ronague Road, Ballabeg. It was refused by a Principal Planner as it conflicted with countryside development policies.
Mahalo, Ronague Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4hf
Retrospective change of use of part of Field 425312 to extend the residential curtilages of Brook Cottage, Ballavere Cottage, and Miranda Cottage by approximately 10m depth each, located on Main Road, Colby. The application was permitted by the Planning Committee.
Miranda Cottage, Main Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4ad
The application proposed a single-storey integral extension to the rear of an existing garage at Crofton, Pooilvaaish Road, Castletown. It was approved by officer delegation.
Crofton, Pooilvaaish Road, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4pj
Approval in Principle (including details of means of access) was granted for a detached dwelling and garage on land at Silver Beech, Glen Road, Colby. The site is designated as residential on the Area Plan for the South 2013, and the access was deemed acceptable for highway safety.
Silverbeech, Glen Road, Colby, Isle Of Man, IM9 4hw
Minor changes to approved planning permission 24/00104/B for replacing the front entrance porch and increasing rear window height at The Coach House, Ballagawne Road, Ballabeg, involving removal of porch side glazing, lowering of porch gable roof pitch, and smaller window sizes. The changes were permitted by delegated decision.
The Coach House, Ballagawne Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4lf
Arbory has had 1,762 planning applications submitted since records began, averaging around 41 per year. You can see how activity in Arbory compares to other Isle of Man parishes and track year-on-year trends on this page.
Arbory has a 85.7% planning approval rate based on 1,706 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 Arbory listed on this page, then follow the link to the official record to submit your representation.
Planning decisions in Arbory 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 Arbory 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 Arbory 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 Arbory.
This page shows a breakdown of dwelling types across planning applications in Arbory. This is useful for homebuyers researching what housing is being added to the area, or developers assessing what residential schemes have been approved locally.