Planning & Housing

399 FOI requests relate to this topic across 22 authorities. Full disclosure rate: 34.6%.

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Outcomes

Notable Cases (142)

[+] Climate change transformation board

2026-02-17 | Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture | All information sent

The request sought membership details, meeting records, remuneration, and terms of reference for the Climate Change Transformation Board. The authority disclosed the full membership list, appointment dates, person specifications for advisors, and the revised terms of reference, though the provided text does not explicitly contain meeting attendance records or remuneration details.

• The Board is chaired by Hon Clare Barber, Minister DEFA, appointed in October 2024.
• The Board oversees the delivery of the Climate Change Plan 2022-2027 and manages the Climate Change Fund.
• A Low Carbon Buildings Specialist advisor is required to have over 10 years of background in the construction sector.

Data: October 2024, January 2026, October 2021, August 2025, 2022-2027

[-] Delegation of planning functions to a Planning Committee.

2026-02-17 | Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture | Some information sent but part exempt

The requester asked for hyperlinks to all DEFA Minister delegations of planning functions under the Government Departments Act 1987 since February 2020, specifically regarding the Planning Committee. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture provided some information but withheld specific details citing an absolute exemption for personal data.

• The request was received on 17 February 2026 and responded to on 5 March 2026.
• The authority responding is the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA).
• The outcome was classified as 'Some information sent but part exempt'.

Data: 5308389, 1st February 2020, 17 February 2026, 5 March 2026, 9th December 2026

[-] Copy of internal DEFA emails sent externally

2026-02-10 | Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture | Some information sent but part exempt

The requester sought internal DEFA emails and external correspondence related to a planning appeal involving Dandara Homes Limited. The authority disclosed some external correspondence but withheld specific information citing exemptions for personal data and legal professional privilege, while stating it did not hold records regarding the release of the specific internal emails.

• The request was received on 2026-02-10 and the outcome was issued on 2026-03-09.
• The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture stated it does not hold information regarding correspondence about the release of documents for claim CHP25/0136.
• Some requested correspondence was provided in Appendix A, but parts were redacted.

Data: 2026-02-10, 2026-03-09, CHP25/0136, DAN8/1, 06 August 2025

[-] Tender process

2026-01-15 | Department of Infrastructure | Some information sent but part exempt

The request sought documentation regarding the tender process for leasing a redundant shed at Dhoon Quarry. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed email correspondence and an advertisement detailing the property's condition, rental terms, and the offer submission deadline, while redacting personal contact details and specific proposed uses under exemptions.

• The Department of Infrastructure manages the leasing of the Dhoon Quarry shed through the Public Estates and Housing Division.
• The property is approximately 50 square metres and requires extensive repairs including reroofing, door replacement, and electrical installation.
• The advertised asking rental was £100 per annum plus VAT, with the tenant responsible for all repairs and outgoings.

Data: 2026-01-15, 2026-02-18, 06 August 2020, 03 August 2020, 08 September 2020

[~] NSC pool tiles

2026-01-12 | Department of Education, Sport and Culture | Some information sent but not all held

A request was made for details regarding the unresolved broken tiles at the National Sports Centre swimming pool, including repair timelines and insurance status. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture responded that the request consisted of questions rather than a request for held information, resulting in a partial disclosure where some information was not held.

• The broken tiles at the NSC swimming pool were first identified in November 2023.
• The Department stated that repairs cannot proceed until the root cause is identified.
• The authority clarified that the request contained questions rather than a request for existing information.

Data: November 2023, 2026-01-12, 2026-01-15, 2026-02-09, section 8 (3)(c) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015

[-] costal erosion line a new request

2026-01-01 | Cabinet Office | Some information sent but part exempt

The request sought internal Cabinet Office records regarding the coastal erosion line for Kirk Michael in the Draft Area Plan for the North & West. The authority provided partial information, including a 2021 email discussing the Coastline Management Zone and excerpts from a 2016 JBA Consulting report on flood risks.

• The response includes an email from Fiona Huyton dated 24 June 2021 regarding the Coastline Management Zone for Kirk Michael.
• A 2016 report by JBA Consulting titled 'National Strategy on Sea Defences, Flooding and Coastal Erosion' was referenced.
• The report identifies Peel, Kirk Michael, Ballaugh, Andreas, and The Ayres as key areas for the Area Plan for the North and West.

Data: 24 June 2021, 2007, 2000, June 2016, 200 year return period

[+] Isle of Man Prison Team Based Self Rostering Scheme (TBSR) survey

2025-12-23 | Department of Home Affairs | All information sent

The requester sought the survey questions, answers, and the identity of the surveyor regarding the Isle of Man Prison's Team Based Self Rostering (TBSR) scheme to verify claims made by the Governor. The Department of Home Affairs disclosed all requested information, revealing that while staff liked TBSR, they felt it was not working due to staffing shortages, and confirmed the survey was conducted by an independent external officer.

• The survey was conducted by an independent External Investigating Officer, Mrs Ann Reynolds, who had no affiliation with the prison or Department of Home Affairs.
• 22 staff members responded to the survey, with 20 stating they liked TBSR and 0 stating they did not.
• Despite liking the scheme, 19 of the 22 respondents indicated that TBSR was not working.

Data: 22 staff answered the survey, 20 staff liked TBSR, 0 staff did not like TBSR, 2 staff responded 'Sort of', 19 staff said TBSR was not working

[+] Love Manx Christmas Ad 2025

2025-12-15 | Department for Enterprise | All information sent

A request was made for production costs, business contributions, and internal planning documents for the 2025 Love Manx Christmas advertisement. The Department for Enterprise disclosed all requested information, including specific costs, confirmation of no business fees, and the full marketing brief.

• The total production cost for the 2025 video was £10,000 excluding VAT.
• The 2024 video cost £10,150 excluding VAT, plus an additional £1,000 for music licensing.
• No businesses featured in the 2025 advertisement paid fees or made financial contributions to appear.

Data: £10,000, £10,150, £1,000, 2025, 2024

[-] Annual Rent Setting Query for Social Housing

2025-11-27 | Department of Infrastructure | Some information sent but part exempt

The request sought discussions regarding Local Authorities' ability to autonomously increase social housing rents beyond Departmental prescriptions over the last 12 months. The response disclosed a new policy effective April 2026 allowing providers to increase rents by an additional 1% without approval, alongside CPI-based minimum increases and historical consultation data.

• From April 2026, public sector housing rents will increase by a minimum of the preceding September's CPI figure.
• Local Authorities will have the discretion to increase rents by an additional 1% without Departmental approval starting April 2026.
• The Department retains the authority to intervene if rent rises are deemed unsustainable.

Data: CPI March 2.8%, CPI April 2.3%, CPI May 2.6%, CPI September 2024 2.2%, Annual increase 2.9%

[-] Longest planning permission pending

2025-11-12 | Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture | Some information sent but part exempt

The request sought details on the longest pending planning application, including its duration, reference number, and reasons for delay. The authority disclosed the reference number and reason for the delay but directed the requester to an online portal to determine the specific duration, citing that this information is already reasonably accessible.

• The longest pending planning application reference number is 15/00889/B.
• The application remains undetermined because additional technical information was requested to address concerns raised by the Highway Division.
• The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture now considers the matters can be managed through a planning condition attached to an approval.

Data: 15/00889/B, 5078437, 2025-11-12, 2025-11-27, 01/01/2000

[~] Departmental Expansion and Agency Staffing

2025-10-27 | Department for Enterprise | Some information sent but not all held

The requester sought details on the Department for Enterprise's organizational structure, staffing numbers, salary expenditure, and vacancies following the creation of internal agencies. The authority responded with a partial disclosure, providing an organizational overview and a detailed staffing table for specific units, but did not include salary figures or a complete list of all requested agencies.

• The response includes an organizational overview for the Department of Economic Development last updated in January 2017.
• Staffing data is provided for specific units including Business IoM, Central Registries, Chief Officer & Corporate Services, and Civil Aviation Administration.
• The data distinguishes between filled positions, vacant posts, and total Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) staff.

Data: January 2017, 2.86 FTE, 3.86 FTE, 7 AO Registration Officer - Companies, 5 AO Registration Officer - Land & Deeds

[-] Understanding of tender process

2025-10-10 | Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture | No information sent - all held but exempt

A request for specific rent amounts from the Swiss Chalet tender was partially refused under commercial interest exemptions, though a summary rental range was disclosed.

• The request concerned the Swiss Chalet tender that closed in 2025.
• Exact rent figures proposed by tenderers were withheld to protect commercial interests.
• The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture cited Section 30 of the Freedom of Information Act.

Data: 2025-10-10, 2025-10-23, 4995506, £25,000, £100,000

Frequently Mentioned Data

• 2 (mentioned 23 times)
• 1 document (mentioned 23 times)
• 2015 (mentioned 20 times)
• Freedom of Information Act 2015 (mentioned 18 times)
• September 2021 (mentioned 16 times)
• 1 (mentioned 15 times)
• 2 documents (mentioned 15 times)
• 2018 (mentioned 15 times)
• 2017 (mentioned 13 times)
• 2016 (mentioned 12 times)

Exemptions Cited