The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it doesn't know how much residential housing has turned into tourism accommodation.
A Freedom of Information request asked how many planning applications had changed the use of buildings into places to stay for tourists in the last five years.
In its response, DEFA says it only has figures for the number of planning applications with the word "tourist" in the proposals.
Its data shows since 2020, there have been 158 such applications.
Ramsey harbour keeper completes 3,000-Mile Atlantic crossing
A harbour keeper from Ramsey has completed an epic transatlantic voyage, sailing from Gran Canaria to St Lucia.
Higher ground could see overnight snow
The Island could be in for more snow later.
Investigators say fatal Manx ship sinking 'avoidable'
A shipping disaster which claimed the lives of five crew on a Manx-registered ship was wholly avoidable, according to regulators.
Family's appeal to bring brain-injured dad home
A petition's been launched to help return a young father to the Island after a serious brain injury.
Island animal charity appeals for help after relentless bad weather
A local animal charity is asking for help, due to the persistent bad weather on the Island.
Further appeal for witnesses following incident in Ramsey
Police are still appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted outside Tesco in Ramsey.
Speed restrictions planned for the coast road next week
The Department of Infrastructure says there'll be temporary speed limits on the Ramsey coast road next week.
Hundreds paid by cheque after MiCard scheme scrapped
Hundreds of people are being paid benefits and pensions by government cheque after the end of the MiCard scheme.
