Some blaming decline on private agreements
Environment minister Geoffrey Boot says planners assess whether an establishment is still viable when someone applies for change of use.
Some have blamed the decline in pubs on covenants which restrict new owners from continuing to run them as businesses.
Mr Boot says outside of planning, it's not for government to get involved in private agreements:
David Ashford elected as Speaker of the House of Keys
The Douglas North MHK was the only person nominated for the role
Onchan MHK wants Chief Minister position
Rob Callister sent a 16-page 'basic blueprint' to keys members for consideration
Packet's abandoned parking plan
A former MHK advised against parking Manxman near ferry terminal
Amber warning for coastal overtopping and inner harbour flooding overnightÂ
It's due to start at 00.30am until 3.30am on Wednesday (30 September)
