Criminals could be relocated to Braddan if planning is approved to create a new rehabilitation and resettlement centre.
The Department of Home Affairs wants to convert Tromode House in Cronkbourne Village - if approved it would replace David Gray House.
The former children's home would become a base for the probation service and would offer probation, bail and after-care for offenders.
Chief executive Mark Kelly says a bigger facility is needed:
It's hoped the conversion will better address offenders' rehabilitation - something Mr Kelly says is key:
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