Residents will now get notified in writing when a neighbouring property is seeking planning permission.
The move came into effect in January as part of the government's Built Environment Reform Programme.
It's part of a number of improvements following a public consultation, with staffing, training and the planning website to be reviewed.
The way planning applications are dealt with, fees and IT systems will also be examined.
Police welcome fresh graduates
The police have officially welcomed their latest batch of recruits.
manx.net users targeted in new scam
People are being warned not to fall for a new scam targeting manx.net email users.
Deli thanks customers after closure
A deli in the north of the Island has thanked its customers after shutting its doors at the weekend.
Festive northern lights tonight?
The Isle of Man might be in for a celestial lightshow tonight - if the weather allows.
Flood damage could cost £3.7 billion over next century
Flooding on the Isle of Man looks set to cost £3.7 billion in damage over the next century, according to the Department of Infrastructure.
Dolly Parton book charity needs your support!
A children's literacy initiative set up by a world-famous country music star will run on the Island from next year.
Christmas bin schedules
Find out when your bins are emptied over Christmas and New Year.
Number of MiCard users falling
There are only around 300 remaining MiCard users, according to the treasury minister.
