Planning overview · 1984-2026
19,653
Total Applications
16,292
Approved
2,690
Refused
85.8%
Approval Rate
28,078
👤 Population
10.1 km²
📐 Area
15,461
🏠 Dwellings
7,200/mi²
👥 Density
0.70
📋 Apps / Capita
3,414
🏪 Commercial
5,746
New builds
44%
4,894
Extensions
38%
1,603
Conversions
12%
694
Demolitions
5%
£275,910
Average Price
£222,500
Median Price
8,234
Transactions
Minor Change to 24/91225/B (Sun lounge extension including retaining wall to rear garden) alteration to render of proposed extension to match the existing dwellinghouse
27, Farmhill Lane, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2ef
Certificate of Lawful Use of ground floor as a flat (Class 3.4) and first and second floors as offices (Class 2.1)
Flat 1, 2, Albert Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2qa
Minor Change to 25/90262/B (Conversion of tennis courts to six padel tennis courts) reduction from 6 to 4 padel tennis courts, reorientation of courts, removal of some seating and updating of court lighting
Tennis Courts, Nobles Park, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4bd
Registered Building Consent for the replacement of six windows and two external doors situated at the rear of the building and one external door at the front of the building RB98 and 99 (in association with application 26/00300/GB).
Lasenby Knox Ltd, 16-18, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2pt
Replacement of six windows and two external doors situated at the rear of the building and one external door at the front of the building (in association with RB consent application 26/00271/CON).
Lasenby Knox Ltd, 16-18, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 2pt
Alteration to a property including removal of defunct fire gantries at the rear of the property. Replacement of a front door in a conservation area, repair of a roof with like for like roof slates and replacement windows on front dormer.
57, Bucks Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3ee
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Thie Bannee, Falcon Cliff Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4ay
Replacement of two windows on front elevation
68, Derby Square, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 3lr
Alterations to facilitate a change of use from existing workshop to a two storey residential dwelling
Unit 1 Summerhill Quary, Summerhill, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4pf
Construction of single storey sun lounge to rear of property to replace raised decking.
2, Woodside Terrace, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3ah
Partial conversion of Garage to create additional living accommodation, internal & external remodelling, raising of existing flat roof level, attic conversion to additional living accommodation, re-roofing and chimney removal.
Sundown, Tromode Park, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 5lb
Creation of a new vehicular access on to Tennis Road
Highfield, 16, Selborne Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3lp
Installation of four replacement windows (in association with RB consent application 26/00225/CON)
David Triggs, No 1 Store, Summerhill Quarry, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4pf
Installation of four replacement windows - RB173 (in association with application 26/00215/GB)
26 Central Apartments, Broadway, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4el
Erection of an equipment shed.
Ballaughton Nurseries, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1jj
Reduction in size of existing window at first floor level on rear elevation.
20, Upper Dukes Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4az
Conversion of dwelling to four self-contained apartments
Pumula, 3, Princes Avenue, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3jb
Demolition of non-historic rear extension, repair and restoration of historic portion of building, erection of additional detached dwelling within grounds, blocking up of existing access and reduction of boundary wall, creation of new access from the south, and construction of boundary wall between Leyton and proposed new dwelling (in association with RB consent application 26/00157/CON)
Leyton, Victoria Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6aq
Registered building consent for demolition of non-historic rear extension of building, repair and restoration of building including replacement roof, replacement of perished timber and replacement windows, and amendments to access including blocking up existing entrance, provision of new access and re-siting of entrance pillars - RB339 (in association with 26/00158/GB)
Leyton, Victoria Road, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 6aq
Registered building consent for replacement timber framed windows - RB173 (in association with application 26/00173/GB)
7 Central Apartments, Broadway, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 4el
Douglas has had 19,653 planning applications submitted since records began, averaging around 457 per year. You can see how activity in Douglas compares to other Isle of Man parishes and track year-on-year trends on this page.
Douglas has a 85.8% planning approval rate based on 18,982 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 Douglas listed on this page, then follow the link to the official record to submit your representation.
Planning decisions in Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas.
This page shows a breakdown of dwelling types across planning applications in Douglas. This is useful for homebuyers researching what housing is being added to the area, or developers assessing what residential schemes have been approved locally.
