Commissioners say no to planning application

Castletown Commissioners is saying no to the latest planning application for Callows Yard.

At a meeting held in public last night the board voted seven against, two for.

Proposals include the development of a two storey commercial building, conversion of a bar into apartments and the creation of a town house.

On Tuesday around 100 local residents and business owners attended a requisition meeting to voice their opposition.

But Chairman of Castletown Commissioners Kevin Weir says this latest application is not a million miles away from being right. He says that more talks are needed: