An important time is coming up for the Southern Area Plan, and Ballakilley in Port Erin is one area where the future use of land will be decided.
Chairman of the local commissioners David Bennett says his board doesn't want to see it 'flooded with housing'.
He says it could be put to much better use for the community:

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