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.
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Farm shop's newest worker needs your name suggestions
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Bus Vannin gives update on staffing problems and routes affected today
Bus Vannin has revealed more details about buses which may not run today.
Toilets vandalised for fourth time in a month
Commissioners in the west of the Island are appealing for help catching those who vandalised toilets this week.
Poppy gets fur-ever home after sparking rescue operation in Douglas
A tiny Manx kitten who was rescued in Douglas city centre has been given a happy ending.
Council gets eight complaints about James Brown in six months
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More bus staffing problems this weekend
Bus Vannin is warning of more problems with its services this weekend.
Manx community spirit shines through during Island storms
A motorist has been praised for going above and beyond to help others after a tree came crashing down during Saturday's storms.
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