Proposal for 700 new Aberdeen homes moves forward

Planning permission in principle has been granted for a 700-home development on the outskirts of Aberdeen.Initially lodged by CALA Homes (North) and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) back in 2014, the joint planning application also proposes commercial space and a neighbourhood centre on the Craibstone Estate.CALA is seeking planning permission in principle for the creation of around 600 residential homes as well as a new state-of-the-art consolidated educational institution for SRUC. The plans also include details for a neighbourhood centre and new student accommodation comprising up to 100 properties.The development was subject to a wide ranging and lengthy period of public consultation to ensure the needs of the local community are met as well as offering 21st century facilities and academic resources that serve the requirements of SRUC’s Craibstone campus.A masterplan which lays out the developer’s vision of the site includes retaining existing woodland and open spaces.The estate’s walled garden and “formal” green spaces will be preserved and existing buildings around the former farm will be kept for use by the new residents.