SCOTSMAN Developments has announced the next phase of its plans for the delivery of a mixed-use development at the former Madras College campus site in St Andrews.
Following on from proposals that have secured long-term use of the former teaching and technical buildings at Kilrymont, the phase 3 proposals include new purpose-built student accommodation, with much of it focusing on the ‘more affordable’ price range. The proposals will also see the safeguarding of a swimming pool and multi-purpose sport areas for the use of local residents and the wider community.
The college’s former Kilrymont site was previously marketed for sale by the council for development purposes, including student accommodation. Planning Permission in Principle was secured by Scotsman Developments in 2022. This included student accommodation, a local convenience store, café and assembly use.
It is now proposed to consult on a potential planning application for Phase 3 of the development on the former playing fields. This includes student accommodation of around 600 beds, and the reuse and alterations of the sports hall building for community use, as well as associated infrastructure and landscaping.
A Proposal of Application Notice has been submitted to Fife Council. This signals Scotsman Developments’ intent to submit a planning application following a minimum 12-week period of community consultation.
As a major development, it is proposed that there will be two in person public consultation events as follows:
- Event 1: Wednesday 7th February 2024 (15:00 – 19:00) and,
- Event 2: Wednesday 13th March 2024 (15:00 – 19:00).
At least one of these will be held in the assembly hall at Kilrymont, where there will be opportunities to ask questions of the applicant’s representatives and view exhibition boards. There will also be the opportunity to make written comments/suggestions. A website will be established, and the events promoted in due course.
David Scanlon from Scotsman Developments Ltd said, “We are delighted to be bringing forward our proposals for Phase 3 at Kilrymont, which if consented will safeguard a swimming pool for the town and deliver much-needed student accommodation. This activity will continue to regenerate the former school site, building on the considerable work we have undertaken to date, and we are keen to hear the views of the community as we inform and shape these proposals.”
