english zloty Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 3 hours ago, Moghrey Mie said: I'd rather see accommodation for key workers and people who work for the DHSC. I would imagine it is 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, english zloty said: I would imagine it is Wouldn't it make more sense to build some key worker accommodation up by the Hospital, maybe on the Ballafletcher sports ground? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 8 minutes ago, 0bserver said: Wouldn't it make more sense to build some key worker accommodation up by the Hospital, maybe on the Ballafletcher sports ground? Hands off Ballafletcher Sports Ground! There's plenty of room across the road on the actual Nobles site. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, 0bserver said: Wouldn't it make more sense to build some key worker accommodation up by the Hospital, maybe on the Ballafletcher sports ground? There’s already a lot of hospital accommodation there. And there was key worker housing on Strang Close. The specific brief of MDC seems to be Brownfield.. There’s a need for a large amount of key worker, social housing, first time buyer housing in town and out of town. Any development should be a mix. I think I’d be happy with a location at Westmoreland Village, not so sure about Ballafletcher/Strang. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 1 hour ago, John Wright said: There’s already a lot of hospital accommodation there. And there was key worker housing on Strang Close. The specific brief of MDC seems to be Brownfield.. There’s a need for a large amount of key worker, social housing, first time buyer housing in town and out of town. Any development should be a mix. I think I’d be happy with a location at Westmoreland Village, not so sure about Ballafletcher/Strang. Fair points. I hope they just crack on with this and get it built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 3 hours ago, John Wright said: Does MDC ( or Government for that matter ) own the whole site? I know they own the Nurses Home, the old school, the old Jane, and I think they may own the 1930’s detached and two pairs of semidetached on the corner of Westmoreland Road/Kensington Road ( they were built for Doctors at Nobles but I’ve a niggle going on that they got sold off ). It includes James Caine’s, the warehouse behind, the car repair and tyre place behind that and 40 lock up garages. John they are busy negotiating with the rest of the property owners on the overall site ,but I did hear the 1 st Douglas scout hall was being rebuilt elsewhere on the site as part of the development the james caine and Tyre, and motorcar repair business will need to be relocated , non conforming use with housing , but I cant understand the office development part unless it for someone in Government , it will all come out in the wash ! if not we might see some compulsory purchase orders ,if the developer who ever it is is serious about the scheme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizo Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 2 hours ago, The Old Git said: Keith Lord 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
english zloty Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, 0bserver said: Wouldn't it make more sense to build some key worker accommodation up by the Hospital, maybe on the Ballafletcher sports ground? Yes, which is why they're not. 🤣 Keith Lord must be happy at the unexpected windfall Unless... it's a public private partnership and KL is the developer. Then DFE grant money could apply. Win win. Edited January 20, 2023 by english zloty Extra thought 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
english zloty Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Omobono said: John they are busy negotiating with the rest of the property owners on the overall site ,but I did hear the 1 st Douglas scout hall was being rebuilt elsewhere on the site as part of the development the james caine and Tyre, and motorcar repair business will need to be relocated , non conforming use with housing , but I cant understand the office development part unless it for someone in Government , it will all come out in the wash ! if not we might see some compulsory purchase orders ,if the developer who ever it is is serious about the scheme Perhaps to avoid putting affordable housing on the site. As it is no longer fully residential or by extension residential use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, english zloty said: Yes, which is why they're not. 🤣 Keith Lord must be happy at the unexpected windfall I’m sure there are some who will be jumping up and down in anger, at the thought of property/landowners making money at the expense of the taxpayer. IOMG/MDC chose to start this development, in the heart of Douglas Town Centre. They could have started at Park Road Site, which is IOMG (taxpayer) owned, so would need to buy additional land. Also there were probably plans for the original development proposed years ago, sheltered accommodation and FTB etc. This site is surrounded by residential properties, nursing homes, shops and takeaways. There is also ex Fairfield School which is ripe for development. I suppose the Westmorland Road scheme is the Guinea pig, and others will follow if this scheme can pass off without delays or over budget. Edited January 20, 2023 by 2112 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
english zloty Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 1 minute ago, 2112 said: I’m sure there are some who will be jumping up and down in anger, at the thought of property/landowners making money at the expense of the taxpayer. IOMG/MDC chose to start this development, in the heart of Douglas Town Centre. They could have started at Park Road Site, which is IOMG (taxpayer) owned, so would need to buy additional land. Also there were probably plans for the original development proposed years ago, sheltered accommodation and FTB etc. There is also ex Fairfield School which is ripe for development. I suppose the Westmorland Road scheme is the Guinea pig, and others will follow if this scheme can pass off without delays or over budget. Like the old Nurses Home you mean? That's going well. Not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Buggane Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ooh a little bit of wee, Last sentence. One before last post Edited January 20, 2023 by Dirty Buggane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Just now, english zloty said: Like the old Nurses Home you mean? That's going well. Not. You have a point, but unfortunately we don’t get to make the decisions or even influence policy. The Housing Messiah, Minister Thomas is the expert, trumping Professor Ashford, and he is in charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 11 minutes ago, english zloty said: Yes, which is why they're not. 🤣 Keith Lord must be happy at the unexpected windfall Unless... it's a public private partnership and KL is the developer. Then DFE grant money could apply. Win win. Well key workers or in fact anyone would probably rather live in town centre where there’s plenty of shops, bars, public transport etc. The hospital site has nothing much nearby & the buses don’t even go there at night once visiting hours finished. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Is policy specifically aimed at key workers or returning Students? That’s if there are decent well paid jobs, in which returning students are qualified and able to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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