After four years of disputes, Douglas Borough Council has received planning permission for a complex of 48 apartments on Snaefell Road.
The authority has confirmed plans will require a number of trees bordering Manor Park to be removed, but assures residents that more will be planted in the area once the project has been completed.
Lead member for housing, Janet Thommeny, says people are in desperate need of the accommodation:
Section of Mountain Rd now open with temporary 40mph speed limit
The Mountain Road has now reopened to traffic.
RTC in area of Ballamodha
Police have received information about a road traffic collision in the area of Ballamodha.
Mountain Road closure reduced to section between Creg Ny Baa and Brandywell
The Mountain Road closure has been reduced to the section between Creg Ny Baa and Brandywell junction.
Mayoral Appeal donates £3,000 to local causes
A charity appeal run by the Mayoress of Douglas has raised £3,000.
Man who tried to steal clothes worth £660 appears in Court
A thief who attempted to steal clothes worth hundreds of pounds from Sports Direct has narrowly avoided prison.
Johnston says Tesco is continuing local charity support
Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston says Tesco is continuing to support the Island as it converts former Shoprite stores.
Sock it to us, says vet!
Do you have any tiny socks spare to keep a kitty's paws warm during surgery?
Emergency road closure in Ballaugh due to RTC
An emergency road closure is currently in place in the North due to a road traffic collision.
