Housing Development Opportunities
Seafield Estate
Zoned ResidentialSites For Sale From 0.24 - 17.93 hectares
Sites available in: • Fordyce
• Cullen • Portknockie
• 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. It is possible that if necessary the area could be moved within the site to facilitate the development, subject to agreement with Moray Council.
Access could be obtained from the A942 or from Morven Crescent. Buckie Rathburn North (2.44 ha / 6.03 acres)
Planning Development of up to 60 units The Moray Local Plan 2008 states that an average than higher density can be permitted at this site Significant opportunity permitting a maximum of 60 units.
Planning Enquiries Higher than average housing
density permitted by Moray Moray Council Planning Department Council Council Offices High Street Elgin IV30 1BX
Situation Tel +44 (0)1343 563 501 Fax +44 (0)1343 563 263 Buckie lies either side of the mouth of the Burn of Email [email protected] Buckie where it flows into the Moray Firth. Its is the third largest settlement in the Moray Council area after Elgin and Forres with a population of just over 8,000 (2006).
The town is laid out along the coastline and has a number of schools, parks, golf clubs and shop- ping/leisure facilities.
Description
Rathburn North is found to the east of Buckie within 5 minutes walk of the coast. Its size of just under 2½ hectares provides a desirable development opportunity within a thriving seaside town.
Moray Council state that access should be created from the east of the site following improvements to the roads network. Buckie Rathburn South (5.88 ha / 14.53 acres)
Planning Site to be developed once The Moray Local Plan notes that this site should be Rathburn North is substantially developed once Rathburn North has been substan- completed tially developed (80%) . Development will be restricted to the lower part of the site. The site is required to have a medium to low density develop- Zoned for 60 houses with the ment Moray Local Plan With a capacity of 60 units.
Planning Enquiries Significant opportunity Moray Council Planning Department Council Offices Situation High Street Elgin Buckie lies either side of the mouth of the Burn of IV30 1BX Buckie where it flows into the Moray Firth. Its is the third largest settlement in the Moray Council area Tel +44 (0)1343 563 501 after Elgin and Forres with a population of just over Fax +44 (0)1343 563 263 8,000 (2006). Email [email protected]
The town is laid out along the coastline and has a number of school, parks, golf clubs and shopping / leisure facilities.
Description
Rathburn South is a sloping site of 5.88ha with development to be restricted to the lower more level part of the land.
Moray Council state that access should be created from the east of the site following improvements to the roads network. Buckie Rathven (1.50 ha / 3.80 acres)
Planning Suitable for around 8 units The land is zoned within the Moray Local Plan 2008 as a possible housing development site. Zoned housing land The Plan notes that a public water supply and public sewage capacity is available. Desirable location Planning Enquires Full servicing Moray Council Planning Department Council Offices High Street Situation Elgin IV30 1BX
Buckie lies either side of the mouth of the Burn of Tel +44 (0)1343 563 501 Buckie where it flows into the Moray Firth. Its is the Fax +44 (0)1343 563 263 third largest settlement in the Moray Council area Email [email protected] after Elgin and Forres with a population of just over 8,000 (2006).
The town is laid out along the coastline and has a number of school, parks, golf clubs and shopping / leisure facilities.
Description
The residential development opportunity is located to the east of Buckie in the small hamlet of Rathven.
Access is to be provided from the main road running through Rathven. This attractive site is suitable for around 8 houses with gardens sloping down to Rathven Burn.
Further Information
For further information or to request a viewing of the land please contact the sole letting agents Cushman or the owners, Seafield and Strathspey Estate: & Wakefield: Justin Beveridge Andrew Norval ([email protected]) 0131 222 4553 Sandy Lewis ([email protected]) [email protected]
Cushman & Wakefield Seafield Estate Office One Edinburgh Quay Cullen 133 Fountainbridge Buckie Edinburgh AB56 4UW EH3 9QG
Tel: 0131 222 4646 Tel: 0131 840 777 6. Offers must be ratified by the main board of any company Conditions of Sale submitting. Interviews may be held. Financial information should be provided regarding the ability to pay for the site. Holding com- pany covenants are required in the case of bids from plc’s.
1. Offers subject to detailed planning consent etc are acceptable, and plans or proposals should be submitted. Unconditional offers are also 7. Offers should be accompanied by proposals which provide the invited. development coverage and density of development. A planning statement should be provided together with technical details of 2. In the event of a sale subject to detailed planning Date of Entry the drainage resolution. Any abnormal costs should be identified. will be 28 days following written receipt of detailed planning Where price is subject to development coverage a formula should consent. As part of the process of submission for detailed consent be provided which allows clarity, if density reduces/increases how the successful party will prior to submission submit plans and all prices affected. relevant information to Cushman & Wakefield as agents for Seafield and Strathspey Estates. Seafield and Strathspey Estates require to 8. A price per square foot of development should be stated as be satisfied that the proposals are likely to be acceptable to The well as a headline price. An overage agreement will be a condi- Planning Authority. For the avoidance of doubt Seafield and tion of sale. A base scheme will be agreed together with a base Strathspey Estates have a period of 5 working days to comment price. Any increase in floor area will be subject to the pro rata on these proposals. Should Seafield and Strathspey Estates’ advisors increase. believe such proposals are likely to cause delay or unlikely to be satisfactory Seafield and Strathspey Estates will have the right NOTICE OUR CLIENT IS NOT BOUND TO ACCEPT THE HIGHEST OR of an objection. Roads Construction Consent and building warrant INDEED ANY OFFER will be submitted by a successful party but the transaction will only be subject to detailed planning consent. PROPERTY MISREPRESENTATION ACT 3. A non returnable deposit will be payable on conclusion of mis- “Cushman & Wakefield (and their Joint Agents where applicable) for themselves sives. Title will not be provided. Please state the sum offered. and for the vendors or lessor of this property for whom they act, give notice that:
4. If sold subject to detailed consent, the deposit offered should be i) these particulars are a general outline only, for the guidance of clearly advised. The successful party will have 12 months to obtain prospective purchasers or tenants, and do not constitute the whole or any detailed planning consent from the time of conclusion of missives. part of an offer or contract; Updates of all planning decisions or information must be regularly ii) cannot guarantee the accuracy of any description, reported to Seafield and Strathspey Estates via Cushman & Wakefield. Cushman & Wakefield dimensions, references to condition, necessary permissions for use and occupation
and other details contained herein and prospective purchasers or tenants must 5. The sale is subject to CLAWBACK provisions. not rely on them as statements of fact or representations and must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy; If sold to a third party as a whole or part of the site larger than one single house plot will be subject to clawback when uplift in the iii) rents quoted in these particulars maybe subject to VAT in addition; overall or pro rata sale price has been achieved. iv) Cushman & Wakefield will not be liable, in negligence or otherwise, for any loss arising from the use of these particulars; and CLAWBACK will occur following settlement of the onward sale. This is for a period of 10 years following receipt of detailed planning v) the reference to any plant, machinery, equipment, services, fixtures or consent. The clawback is 70% of any uplift payable to Seafield and fittings at the property shall not constitute a representation (unless Strathspey Estates in the first 3 years, 50% in 4-6 years and 30% in otherwise stated) as to it’s state or condition or that it is capable of fulfilling years 7-10. its intended function. Prospective purchasers/tenants should satisfy themselves as to the fitness of such items for their requirements”. A standard security will be held over the land taking account of the vi) no employee of Cushman & Wakefield (and its subsidiaries (and their Joint normal funding arrangements. Agents where applicable) has any authority to make or give any representation or
warranty or enter into any contract whatever in relation to the property;