Planning Permission submitted for Villiers Square

Following the recent announcement as part of the Isle of Man Government Conference 2023 by Tim Johnston MHK, Tevir Group are pleased to announce plans for the upcoming project on the Villiers Square site on Loch Promenade, Douglas have now been submitted. 

The plans include over 80,000 sq. ft of purpose-built Grade A office, retail, and leisure space, an 80-bedroom hotel and a fully landscaped public amenity space. It will provide a much-improved streetscape behind Villiers House and Clarendon House. 

Sustainability and energy efficiency will be an integral feature of Villiers Square and the planned development will incorporate the following:

• Delivery of a BREEAM “Very Good” rating for the commercial premises and hotel
• Notional EPC rating of ‘A’
• Inclusion of solar panels
• Provision for the charging of electric vehicles
• Facilities for tenants to support active travel

Ciaran Doherty, Managing Director, said:

‘Following on from the announcement by the Minister for Enterprise at the recent Isle of Man Government Conference, we are pleased to submit the final plans for consideration. Subject to approval being granted, the development promises to transform this important gateway to Douglas.

‘We are grateful to the Planning and Building Control Directorate for their assistance with the pre-application and consultation process. We are also grateful for the support of the Department for Enterprise; its Island Infrastructure Scheme has been a key element in enabling us to progress the development. 

‘Subject to obtaining planning permission, we will be looking to start work on the site as soon as practicably possible.’