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Westmoreland VillageMDC is pleased to present a significant development planned for the area around Westmoreland & Demesne Road, Douglas. The scheme, known as ‘Westmoreland Village’, is a large sustainable development based on the “20-minute neighbourhood” concept, and will provide a mixture of residential dwellings, affordable housing, high quality public spaces and places to work. A planning application for Westmoreland Village has been submitted and is pending consideration.
Westmoreland Road
The “20-minute neighbourhood” concept, is based on the idea that residents’ everyday needs can be met locally within a 10-minute return journey from home by walking, cycling or via local public transport. This approach encourages people to become more active, improving their mental and physical health. This reduces traffic, enables local shops and businesses to thrive and allows people to see more of their neighbours, strengthening community bonds. ‘Westmoreland Village’, just a 10-minute walk from Douglas town centre, makes it an ideal location to adopt this concept.
The proposed development includes 133 dwellings, in addition to the 37 already being provided at the Former Nurses’ Home, through a mix of apartments and 3 bed townhouses. These homes sit alongside over 20,000ft2 of office space created via the reimagining of Crookall House, which will benefit from significant refurbishment. 4 retail units and a community pavilion will also be built complementing the existing educational, health and recreational facilities already in the area.
Sustainability is at the heart of the project. Designs have been progressed on passive design principles; an innovative approach which utilises the architectural design of the building to minimise energy consumption. The scheme will utilise the latest solar and heat pump technology to significantly reduce carbon output and running costs.