Green light for new homes at former Viewforth school in Kirkcaldy

Edinburgh-based developer Whiteburn has secured detailed planning consent from Fife Council for a development for 73 new two, three and four-bedroom homes in the grounds of the former Viewforth High School in Kirkcaldy.A Section 75 legal agreement with Fife Council will see community contributions by the developer to build 15 affordable homes for Kingdom Housing Association, which will provide a mix of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom properties for rent on the Loughborough Road site.Whiteburn will also make a financial contribution towards education to provide for the temporary expansion of Sinclairtown Primary School until a new school is built as part of the Local Development Plan.The main C-listed school building was officially de-listed by Historic Environment Scotland in January following a fire last year, and no longer forms part of the development site which now only focuses on the B-listed stables and washroom building.But Whiteburn wants to create a future for the building and expects to submit another application to develop that section of the site soon.Managing director Eve McCurrich believes that Whiteburn’s emphasis on place making and regeneration will capitalise on the fantastic location of Viewforth and create uplifting new homes for people to live within this established neighbourhood.Whiteburn Projects is a member of the Considerate Constructor Scheme and is fully committed to a programme of engagement with local communities and key stakeholders throughout the lifetime of its developments. Its programme of community engagement for the Viewforth High School development has included discussions with Fife Council regarding a range of Section 75 community benefits, as well as two public consultation events.