Sustainable principles are at the heart of the design of the resort. Whilst the exact details of the lodges and buildings will be provided at the reserved matters stage, we are considering a number of measures to ensure that the project is as sustainable as possible.
It is intended to retain the traditional, sustainable stone buildings at Roanhead Farm for new leisure uses. Elsewhere, materials will be recycled as much as possible. Sustainability schemes planned for the operation of the resort include rainwater harvesting, on site electric vehicle charging, solar energy generation, kitchen gardens for food production and state-of-the-art recycling measures. We will also be working with specialists in zero carbon architecture to ensure that the resort lodges are sensitively and sustainably designed.
Importantly, the scheme is designed to support sustainable tourism, which takes account of its current and future economic, social, and environmental impacts, and addresses the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities.