A Braddan building firm has applied for permission in principle to build homes behind a busy Douglas pub.
Kinrade Construction says it wants to build on a plot of empty land behind the Queens Hotel on Queens Promenade.
The company's applied to change the use of the land to allow it to build split-level homes.
It says although the site is part of the town's conservation area, it's also in a predominantly residential area according a local plan dating back to 1998.
Port Erin announces rates rise
Port Erin Commissioners say rates in the area will rise by just under five per cent this year.
Nearly 200 work visas issued over three months
A total of 190 work visas were issued over three months last year, according to a response to a Freedom of Information request.
Plans for new northern gym
There are plans to turn an old restaurant in the North into a gym.
Senior police to give evidence to Tynwald committee today
Two senior police officers will give evidence to a Tynwald committee today.
How many complaints has health watchdog handled?
An MHK wants to find out how many complaints a healthcare watchdog's dealt with since it was brought in.
Three sailings at risk because of weather
Three upcoming sailings are at risk because of bad weather today, with forecasters predicting choppy seas.
Yellow weather warning today
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for coastal overtopping this morning.
Town centre scheme rejections under the spotlight
An MHK wants to find out how many town centre businesses have been rejected from getting help from a government scheme.
