Planned 550-home Aberdeen development to trial hydrogen fuel cells

Low carbon technology is to be used in a residential development for the first time in Scotland under plans submitted for more than 500 homes on the outskirts of Aberdeen.Cognito Oak LLP, a partnership between Henry Boot Developments (HDB) and Wraith Real Estate, is behind £110 million proposals for 550 homes on land at Cloverhill, Bridge of Don, to the east of the A92 Ellon Road.Under the plans, a mix of flats and semi-detached, detached and bungalow properties will be developed alongside sports pitches, community facilities and retail space for a convenience store, cafe and hairdresser.Cloverhill would be built in three phases, with around 145 affordable homes being constructed first, followed by more housing and then the flats and sports pitch, which would be home to junior football club Bridge of Don Thistle.Planning documents lodged with the council said some of the homes could be powered by hydrogen fuel cells. There will also be a new signalised junction installed if the plans are approved, with pedestrian crossings and a reduced speed limit.