Drastic steps are needed to the Island’s planning system to stimulate economic activity.
Chief Minister Allan Bell insists if changes aren’t made, the Island will struggle economically and damage its relationship with the business community.
He says the planning policy needs to be completely reviewed and is simply not dynamic enough:
Current financial climate 'frightening' for Manx farmers
Lack of on Island market and export costs among concerns for farming sector
Mountain Road closes today
Closure in place 24 hours a day until Friday
No impact on footpaths at Langness, says Manx BirdLife
Area to be managed for nature in perpetuity
Peel lifeboat responds to yacht with failed engine
Crews towed the vessel back to shore