The Isle of Man branch of the Campaign for Real Ale is claiming victory, after planners turned down proposals to turn a public house in Laxey into flats.
Grove Properties has withdrawn an appeal, which means the Bridge Inn will stay a pub.
The planning committee said the conversion of the Bridge would have meant losing a facility of benefit to Laxey and the wider community.
Angela Aspin of CAMRA's Isle of Man branch says the group will continue to fight for the Island's pubs:
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