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Isle of Man Plantation Management Plans 2025 to 2045
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) is responsible for the sustainable management of the Isle of Man’s publicly owned plantations. These areas are managed to enhance the well-being of local communities and visitors, to contribute positively to the local economy, and to support and enhance biodiversity values. DEFA is committed to managing all its plantations to the highest standards, meeting the requirements of the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®). All... MoreOpened 2 March 2026 -
Marine Infrastructure Post Consent Regulations 2026 Consultation
The Department is in the process of bringing the remaining parts of Marine Infrastructure Management Act 2016 ('MIMA') into operation and the next stage is by way of the preparation of these post consent Regulations. The Regulations will set out what happens once a consent has been granted but where an applicant determines they wish to request some amendments to that consent, whether they be non-material or material changes, or for the implementation of that consent, as per sections 42... MoreOpened 2 March 2026 -
Legislation in relation to the creation of offshore safety zones for renewable energy installations in the Island's territorial sea
The proposed legislation is in relation to the creation of offshore safety zones that should surround renewable energy installations in the Island’s territorial sea. For other projects, there are sufficient provisions in the extant legislation which apply. The Department is seeking to use the provisions within the Climate Change Act 2021 to provide the necessary vires to enable this legislation to be prepared. It will seek to do this on behalf of the Council of Ministers to use powers... MoreOpened 16 March 2026 -
Increasing Land Registration in the Isle of Man
In 2025, the Tynwald Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Justice Committee’s First Report on Adverse Possession and Land Registration made a number of recommendations which were approved by Tynwald in January 2026 (opens in a new tab) . Recommendation 4, as agreed by Tynwald, stated: That Tynwald is of the opinion that the Land Registry should create further incentives to increase the uptake of land registration. A public consultation should be launched and the resulting... MoreOpened 23 March 2026 -
Data Asset Register and Data Asset Registrar White Paper Consultation
The Department for Enterprise is seeking views on the proposed Data Asset Register and Data Asset Registrar under the Data Asset Foundations framework. The White Paper sets out the proposed architecture, governance model, registration process, classification framework, access model, and operational approach for the Register and Registrar. The consultation is intended to gather feedback on the proposed regulatory and operational framework before secondary legislation and supporting... MoreOpened 26 March 2026 -
Amendments to public sector general needs housing income thresholds
The Public Sector Housing (General Needs) (Allocation) Policy 2019 is currently undergoing a full review. Because this review is extensive, the Housing Agency (on behalf of the Department of Infrastructure) is proposing to introduce several essential changes ahead of the full update. These early amendments focus on improving fairness, clarity, and consistency in how public sector housing is allocated. We are seeking your views on three key proposed changes: Updating income... MoreOpened 7 April 2026 -
Proposal to require passengers to carry ID and introduce proportionate ID verification on Isle of Man Steam Packet Journeys
The Department of Home Affairs is consulting on a proposal to require all passengers travelling with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company to carry identification and to introduce proportionate ID verification checks during the check-in process. This measure aims to strengthen the Island's defences against organised crime, improve passenger data accuracy, and align with security practices found elsewhere in the Common Travel Area. Exemptions or special arrangements may be made for certain... MoreOpened 20 April 2026 -
Unoccupied Urban Sites Register
Cabinet Office is updating the unoccupied urban sites register to help identify, monitor and unlock brownfield sites for redevelopment. MoreOpened 5 May 2026 -
Beneficial Ownership – Legitimate Interest Access
The Isle of Man Government is consulting on proposals to extend access to the Isle of Man’s beneficial ownership register to persons who can demonstrate a legitimate interest in accessing beneficial ownership information for the purposes of preventing, detecting, or investigating money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing. The decision to consult on these proposals reinforces the Island’s status as a long-established international finance centre with a strong... MoreOpened 5 May 2026 -
Consultation on the regulatory framework for charities - Charities Registration and Regulation Act 2019 – Post Legislative Scrutiny
This consultation is being undertaken in response to the recommendations arising from the Standing Committee’s post‑legislative scrutiny of the Charities Registration and Regulation Act 2019 and the subsequent debates in Legislative Council (28 October 2025) and Tynwald Court (20 January 2026). In those debates, Members recognised the value of the existing statutory framework while identifying areas where further policy consideration may be appropriate, particularly in relation to... MoreOpened 8 May 2026 -
Livestock Worrying Consultation
Livestock worrying, defined as a dog chasing, attacking, or behaving in a way likely to cause harm or distress to livestock, is an issue that affects both livestock keepers and dog owners. These incidents affect animal welfare, may lead to financial or economic losses and cause distress for all involved. Farmers’ organisations, including the Manx National Farmers’ Union (MNFU) and the Isle of Man Flock Masters, have asked the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) to... MoreOpened 21 May 2026
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