Hopes for regeneration of area
A £25 million pound development on Lord Street will rid the Island's capital of a 'grot spot' according to Douglas Council Leader David Christian.
The planning committee recommended the scheme be approved this week (11 Feb).
The project, titled 'Quayside North', includes a seven-screen 'omniplex' cinema, a 200 space car park, a hotel, apartments, shops and restaurants.
Douglas Council had raised concerns with developer Kane Limited over access to the proposed site coming via chapel row.
This has since been moved to North Quay, a comprise which Mr Christian believes demonstrates the developer's willingness to listen.
It's also understood discussions are being held over whether the Council should take responsibility for managing the car park.
Mr Christian told Local Democracy Reporter Ewan Gawne that this development could act as a catalyst for regeneration of the surrounding area.
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