Housing Development Opportunities
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Housing Development Opportunities Seafield Estate Zoned ResidentialSites For Sale From 0.24 - 17.93 hectares Sites available in: • Fordyce • Cullen • Portknockie • Portsoy • Findochty • Sandend • Buckie • Whitehills • Rathven Introduction As part of this process Seafield and Strathspey Estates are working with Cushman & Wakefield to promote owned sites and offer information Seafield and Strathspey Estates, who have their to interested parties. The purpose of this document Estate office at Cullen in Banffshire, are one of is to illustrate the scale and diversity of opportunities Scotland’s largest and leading agricultural in North East Scotland. providers managing an operation extending over some 85,000 acres of Scotland’s finest scenery Provided for each site (designated as housing diversified into agricultural, woodland and tour- land in the relevant Local Plan) is the preliminary ism/leisure related uses. information that you may require. Cushman & Wakefield can assist with additional information, As part of an ongoing strategy the Estates have if available, but the basis of this document is to worked with Local Councils to bring forward land encourage an active response leading to development suitable for development, enhancing opportunity. opportunities for inward investment and offering local businesses land for development. CONTENTS Cullen................................................1 Portsoy........................................2 Sandend.........................................3 Whitehills.................4 Fordyce.............................5 Portknockie..................6 Findochty...........................7 Buckie (Rathburn North)........8 Buckie (Rathburn South...........9 Buckie (Rathven)................................10 Further Information..................................11 Cullen Seafield Place (3.08 ha / 7.61 acres) Planning • Attractive residential development opportunity The Moray Local Plan (2008) designates the wider site of 4.09 hectares (30 units) under Policy R1 - Seafield Place. A number of houses have already been built • Advanced infrastructure provision and so the residual 3.08 hectare site available is zoned for a remaining 25 units. • Site zoned in Local Plan for 25 units Planning Enquires Moray Council Planning Department Situation Council Offices High Street Elgin The site is located to the south-east of Cullen, an IV30 1BX attractive seaside village picturesquely located around the mouth of the Burn of Deskford. Positioned 20 Tel +44 (0)1343 563 501 miles east of Elgin the settlement has a population of Fax +44 (0)1343 563 263 around 1,500 and is a popular visitor destination. Email [email protected] The town benefits from an impressive beach, golf course, local school and a wealth of breathtaking scenery within walking distance. Description The development site consists of some 3.08 hectares (7.61 acres) offering outstanding views across Cullen and the nearby North Sea. The elevated site gradually rises towards a ridge with access obtained from Seafield Place to the north- west. All main services are available nearby. Portsoy Durn/Soy Drive (17.64 ha / 43.59 acres) • Significant residential Planning development opportunity The site is designated in The Aberdeenshire Local Plan with an allowance of 46 units within the • Comprehensive infrastructure boundary. In addition a Draft Development Brief has provision been prepared by Aberdeenshire Council. Planning Enquiries • Site zoned in Local Plan for 46 units Banff and Buchan Area Planning Office Town House Situation Low Street Banff The beautiful port village of Portsoy is located AB45 1AY between Cullen and Banff. Facing the coast, its long and rich history is reflected in the villages traditional Tel +44 (0)1261 813 200 streets and stunning harbour. Fax +44 (0)1261 813 281 Email [email protected] Description This development land is located on the southern side of the A98 on the western edge of the village. The greater part of the site occupies higher ground which slopes down to Soy Burn. North Mains of Durn Cottage lies within the site but title conditions allow the developer to realign the access and services to the house to suit the surrounding development Access is available from Soy Burn Gardens with longer term access to A98 and Durn Avenue possible Mains gas, electricity and telecom are on site with mains sewer and water pipes adjacent. Sandend Seaview Road (0.24 ha / 0.59 acres) • Attractive gap site with stunning Planning views The site is zoned as future housing land within the Aberdeenshire Local Plan. A Protected Area to the • Suitable for 4 or more houses east prohibits any development between the subject site and the coastline. • Located adjacent to Protected Planning Enquiries Open Space Banff and Buchan Area Planning Office Town House Situation Low Street Banff Sandend is one of the smallest of the traditional AB45 1AY fishing villages dispersed along the Moray coast. Tel +44 (0)1261 813 200 Situated three miles east of Cullen the village lies on Fax +44 (0)1261 813 281 the west side of the Scattery Burn as it flows into the Email [email protected] Moray Firth. Sandend Bay is a visually appealing beach, popular with families and surfers, and is part of the dramatic backdrop to this development opportunity Description The small rectangular gap site can be accessed from Seaview Road and service infrastructure is available nearby. Whitehills (5.80 ha / 14.33 acres) Planning • Capacity for around 55 units The site at Whitehills is zoned as Future Housing Land in the Aberdeenshire Local Plan. The south-west • Possible phased sale quadrant has been designated as having a capacity of 15 units while the remaining area could accommodate a further 40 (approximately). • Spectacular seafront location Planning Enquiries • Primary school with nursery Banff and Buchan Area Planning Office located within settlement Town House Low Street Banff Situation AB45 1AY Whitehills is a traditional fishing village lying two Tel +44 (0)1261 813 200 miles west of Banff and four miles east of Portsoy. Fax +44 (0)1261 813 281 The coastal location and fishing port legacy affords Email [email protected] the village an abundance of charm and character. A primary school with nursery is located within Whitehills while the A98 passes less than a mile to the south. Description The residential development opportunity is located to the east of Whitehills with uninterrupted coastal views east to Banff. While the site may be sold in phases the total land for sale has capacity for approximately 55 units. While access arrangements have yet to be formalised this could be easily remedied through links from a number of public roads in the vicinity. Fordyce (0.69 ha / 1.70 acres) Planning Development site within attractive The site is allocated by the Aberdeenshire Local Plan Aberdeenshire village as the only development opportunity within Fordyce. The plan states that the land is suitable for the development of around 10 houses with development Suitable for around 10 houses influenced by the villages conservation area designation. Only development site within Fordyce Planning Enquiries Banff and Buchan Area Planning Office Town House Situation Low Street Banff AB45 1AY Around a mile south of the Aberdeenshire coastline lies the beautiful village of Fordyce. Its appealing Tel +44 (0)1261 813 200 layout and architecture is complemented by the mag- Fax +44 (0)1261 813 281 nificent Fordyce Castle situated on a bend in one of Email [email protected] the villages pleasant streets. Local facilities include a primary school, parish church and park. Description The site constitutes just over two-thirds of a hectare allowing the development of around 10 houses, subject to specification. Located to the south of the village the site integrates well with the surrounding houses and provides uninterrupted views of open countryside to the south. It is anticipated that access will be obtained from a public road. Portknockie (2.83 ha / 6.99 acres) Planning Capacity of up to 50 houses The site is zoned for housing within the Moray Local Plan 2008 with capacity for up to 50 houses. Access Possible phased sale arrangements and landscaping treatments are required. Planning Enquiries Spectacular seafront location Moray Council Planning Department Primary school with nursery lo- Council Offices High Street cated within settlement Elgin IV30 1BX Situation Tel +44 (0)1343 563 501 Fax +44 (0)1343 563 263 The traditional fishing village of Portknockie is Email [email protected] positioned on a dramatic cliff-top location providing stunning coastal views. Primary educational facilities are located within the village which also benefits from a number of shops, leisure activities and a desirable sea-front setting. Description The site is located to the east of Portknockie and benefits from uninterrupted views of the sea. The land consists of just under three hectares. Two access points are available from Wood Place and Addison Street. Findochty South of Morven Crescent (2.47 ha / 6.12 acres) Planning Site capacity of up to 35 houses The Moray Local Plan states that the number of houses on the site should not exceed 35 units. It is Possible phased sale noted that the site should be developed in two phases and will be the principal location for housing land in Findochty over the plan period. Primary housing development opportunity within Findochty Planning Enquiries Potential for sea views Moray Council Planning Department Council Offices High Street Situation Elgin IV30 1BX The village of Findochty on the Moray coast attracts Tel +44 (0)1343 563 501 many visitors due to its pleasing cottages and natural Fax +44 (0)1343 563 263 harbour that is well used by leisure sailors. Email [email protected] Around three miles west of Cullen the settlement is just a few minutes drive from joining the A98. Description The land occupies an elevated site and offers the potential for sea views. The existing play area to the east of the site is included in the site though is subject to a lease to Moray Council.