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.
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.
No drone zone on Tynwald Day
Flying drones during festivities on Tynwald Day will be banned this year under new regulations from the Department for Enterprise.
