THE site of the former Mannin Hotel, in Douglas, can be home to a 50-bedroom three star-plus hotel.
Mannin Investments Ltd has been granted approval (11/01359/B) by government planners for the demolition of the Broadway building.
Plans include retaining the front facade and building a new hotel, with integral parking.
Approval was granted with the condition that before work starts, a system for controlling traffic entering and exiting the basement car park is approved by government planners.
Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK and councillor David Ashford, chairman of Douglas Council’s public works committee, both welcomed the application.
At the time Mannin Investments Ltd submitted its application, the chief minister said: ‘At this time of economic uncertainty it is encouraging to see the emergence of development proposals that demonstrate continuing confidence in the Isle of Man,’ he said.
‘Such proposals offer the prospect of fresh facilities for residents and visitors, as well as being welcome indicators of entrepreneurial interest in our community.’
