Newsons' development to go before planning committee

Project recommended for refusal

Redevelopment plans for a registered building on North Quay in Douglas will go before the planning committee on Monday.

Developers wish to demolish the former Newsons site - a warehouse dating back to 1786 - to create 10 apartments and three bar/restaurant units.

The project would mark an investment of around £8 million - the Department for Enterprise and Douglas Borough Council have both supported it.

However objections to the applications have also been made by a number of parties.

The plans have been recommended for refusal.