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.
Town centre road shut for five days this week
A street in the centre of Castletown is shut for five days this week.
Royal Assent for laws giving parents and carers more rights
Laws to give parents and carers new rights when it comes to leave from work have been given Royal Assent.
New cafe opens in iconic former pub
A new café has opened in a landmark former pub.
Have your say on the Island's childcare
The government wants to know what you think of childcare on the Island.
Service to be held for long-serving RNLI volunteer
Tributes are being paid to a long-serving lifeboat crew member.
Road in south to shut for cat's eyes installation
A road in the South will be closed for five days this week.
Is a social media ban for under-16s coming to the Island?
An MHK will ask about possible social media restrictions for children this week.
Mercury set to hit 25°C in mini heatwave
A mini heatwave is set to bring some of the hottest weather of the year so far to the Isle of Man this week.
