CALA Homes (North) has submitted a planning application to Aberdeenshire Council for a development comprising 78 new homes in Banchory.
25% of the proposed homes on the site, located just off Raemoir Road, would be affordable properties in line with planning requirements.
Cala revealed it held a community consultation event in November to give locals the chance to see plans and share feedback.
The development would see a mix of two, three, four and five-bed detached homes built. Having recently received validation from the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) for its sustainability targets, the Cala homes are proposed to be heated by electric air source heat pumps as the business moves towards removing fossil fuels from its new developments. All homes would also be enabled for electric car charging.
Eleanor Jack, land assistant at Cala Homes (North), said, “We are pleased to have submitted an application to create a new community in the picturesque town of Banchory, which if approved would offer a fantastic opportunity for those keen to move to Aberdeenshire from the city. At just 18 miles outside of Aberdeen city centre, Banchory offers a peaceful, rural lifestyle with easy access to key commuter routes.
“With excellent schools, a friendly community, and a range of local amenities, including shops, cafes, and restaurants, those keen to relocate, whether families or couples, would be well served by our proposed new development.
“This is an exciting project, and if approved would mark Cala’s return to Banchory for the first time in several years. We look forward to receiving a positive decision from Aberdeenshire Council in due course, allowing us to create a development that the local community can be proud of for generations to come.”
