An Onchan man's applied for permission to transform a bedroom at his home into a tattoo studio.
Peter Nolan, of Royal Avenue West, says he works full-time and so only needs the studio for evenings and days off.
Mr Nolan says the studio, if approved, would cater for one private client at a time by appointment.
And he adds planning permission for his business is the final step before he can be given a license to tattoo.
Government announces £1.2 million border force
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says £1.2 million has been set aside to set up a new border division in government.
Assisted dying laws passed by Tynwald - again
The Island's assisted dying laws have been voted through by Tynwald.
Phone box turns guide at government House
The Island's Lieutenant Governor will host a reception to celebrate putting a special gift to good use.
Church needs registered building consent for pointing work
A church in Onchan has applied for permission to carry out repairs to stop damp getting into the building.
Island planning new vape fluid tax
The government has launched a consultation about taxing Island businesses that make or import vaping fluid from outside the UK.
Nearly £341k written off in overpaid benefits
The Treasury has written off almost £341,000 in overpaid benefits in the last three years.
MHK tables barrage of questions about planned windfarm
An MHK in the south of the Island has asked a series of questions for written reply about a proposed onshore windfarm.
Warning over kids crossing roads in front of buses
Bus Vannin has issued a warning for children - who it says are crossing the road dangerously after getting off its services.
