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.
Minister 'confident' about reaching settlement with bus drivers
The Infrastructure Minister says he's confident common ground and a settlement can be found with bus drivers over the ongoing strike.
Post Office sees profits jump almost 50 per cent
The Island's Post Office says its profits jumped by almost 50 per cent last year.
Several Douglas roads to shut for drone show this week
A number of roads in central Douglas are to be closed for the council's drone show this week.
No new plans for flood defences, says minister
The Infrastructure Minister says there aren't any alternative plans for flood defences in Ramsey at the moment.
Airport passenger figures are down
The Department of Infrastructure says the number of passengers travelling through the Island's airport is down more than five per cent on last year's figures.
Newborns to get free books
Babies born in the Island's maternity unit will be getting free books - thanks to Dolly Parton!
Northern road closure this week
A road in the North will close for a morning this week.
Bus strike forces charity dog walk to reschedule
A charity event to raise funds for an Island animal charity has been rescheduled because of the ongoing bus strikes.
