Residential Development Site

Ashkirk, Selkirk, Ashkirk Planning Scottish Borders Allocated in the Scottish Borders Local Development Plan (LDP) 2016 (Ref: EA200), the Allocated greenfield residential site has an indicative capacity of 12 units. Given the low density of the allocation, we believe development opportunity in the there may be scope to increase the capacity Scottish Borders through the detailed planning process.

Location Within the Ashkirk settlement statement the site Ashkirk is a small rural village located in the requirements as identified within the LDP are picturesque setting of the Ale Water Valley in outlined below. the Scottish Borders. Situated approximately 5 • Vehicular Access from the minor road to the miles north of , 5 miles south of Selkirk south of the site with the requirement for and 12 miles south of Galashiels, the village is visibility improvements located close to the larger towns in the area. Ashkirk also benefits from its close proximity • Pedestrian link to be provided from site to to Tweedbank Railway Station (15 minute village drive), providing a regular service to Edinburgh approximately every 30 minutes. • Structural landscaping along the northern and western perimeter Ashkirk is characterised by two clusters of houses, the main village, just off the A7 trunk • Retain hedge along road frontage where road, and around the Church and mansion possible to enhance landscape through houses of Woll and Ashkirk House. The village planting of small tress is a popular location for tourists due to its idyllic surroundings and outdoor pursuits available • The design and layout of the new buildings within the vicinity. These include the Ian Stark should also take advantage of the southerly Equestrian Centre, river and loch fishing, golf aspect of the site to make best use of the driving range together with the Woll Golf Course. microclimate to reduce energy usage. The clubhouse is home to an award winning restaurant. The Smiddy pub also sits in the General centre of the village close to the site. Services: Interested parties should make their own enquiries as to the availability, location and Description capacity of local infrastructure. This greenfield development opportunity measures in the region of 4.94 acres (2ha) and is Scottish Water Asset Capacity search confirms broadly rectangular in shape with an undulating that there is sufficient capacity (<10 units) at landscape primarily rising from east to the west. the Roberton Water Treatment Works however Currently used for pasture and forming part of there is limited capacity at the Ashkirk Sewage a wider agricultural field, the northern boundary Treatments works and this will likely require of the allocation is currently undefined and to upgrading. the east the site is bordered by the existing residential dwellings of Cransfield Drive. To the Proposals: The vendor is inviting offers for south the site is bordered by the minor road the opportunity at this stage and may consider and to the west by the existing hedgerow and other commercial terms such as joint venture fencing. agreements.

Viewing The site is visible from the road however entry to the site can be arranged by prior appointment.

Further Information Contact Michael Izzi T: 01738 783 358 M: 07471 354 451 E: [email protected]

John Wright T: 01738 783 352 M: 07725 356 185 E: [email protected]

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