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.
Douglas bridge work postponed
A series of bridge closures in the Island's capital have been postponed until later this year.
Mindfulness festival planned for Santon this summer
One of the Island's largest wellness festivals is taking place this summer.
Traffic control on TT course during repair work today
Temporary traffic lights will be in place on part of the TT course today.
Home schooling on the rise, says minister
Almost 30 children have already left school this year to be home educated, according to the Island's education minister.
Billionaire's uni fund down to last £10k
A bursary fund donated by a billionaire Island businessman has almost run dry, according to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture.
Investigation after paedophile teacher got UK school job
A school in Lancashire has launched an investigation after it employed a teacher who used AI to create indecent photos of children at a Douglas high school.
Ending triple-lock 'only way to save pensions', says minister
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says ending the triple-lock on Manx pensions is the only alternative to running out of cash to pay them.
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