Nearly half of all approved planning applications for houses on the Island have utilised brownfield sites over a ten-year period.
That's according to Policy and Reform Minister Chris Thomas earlier this week.
Between 2007 and 2017, statistics show 44% of approved plans for new homes were on previously developed areas.
The figures have been revealed in a report that is being used as evidence for the Draft Area Plan for East.
Manx-owned yacht to be raised during investigation into sinking
A Manx-owned yacht which sank off Sicily, claiming seven lives, could be raised from the seabed next month, according to investigators.
Graduate career fair gets underway today
The Island's largest graduate careers fair will get underway in the capital later.
Tin bath race entries open!
Entries are open for one of the Island's most unusual sporting events.
Make our staff grate again, says charity!
An Island animal charity is asking people not to feed treats directly to its residents.
DEFA planning upgrades to Archallagan after timber harvesting
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says timber harvesting at an Island plantation will continue for the next three months.
Castletown commissioners disavow Market Square reopening
Castletown commissioners say they won't be responsible for any incidents should the government reopen the town square.
Bad weather delays TT roadworks
Two sets of roadworks near the TT course have been rescheduled by the Department of Infrastructure.
MHK asks about government's MOT progress
Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says MOTs aren't being considered by the government.
