Manx Utilities has accepted defeat in its bid to build a controversial sewage plant in Laxey.

The authority had sought to build a regional treatment works on the chalet site at Breeze Hill in Laxey.

However, the planning committee unanimously rejected the application on July 27, the reasons for the decision have since been considered by the Manx Utilities’ Board.

The board agreed that no appeal will be submitted and that Manx Utilities must now look again at a holistic solution which is the most appropriate and best for Garff.

We will have full coverage of this in this weekend’s Courier.