Homes plan – views sought

Members of the public will get a chance to give their views on revised plans for an Aberdeenshire estate next week.

Developer FM Group had previously been given permission to build 51 homes on the Ury Estate, Stonehaven but since submitted a revised scheme of 99 lower-priced homes due to the current “economic climate”.

They will be shown at a public consultation on Tuesday at Mackie Academy.

The scheme is known as an “enabling development” meaning the money made from property sales would be used to transform Ury House into a boutique hotel.

The facility would be the centrepiece of a multimillion-pound golf resort, consisting of a Jack Nicklaus-designed course, spa and equestrian centre.

“We are re-shaping the layout and mix of homes”

A spokeswoman for Ury Estate last night said: “Due to the economic conditions in the north-east, we are reshaping the layout and mix of homes to meet current market demand.

“The development has already secured planning permission but we need to make sure we let people know about the changes and are therefore holding another public consultation.

“The new layout offers a wider choice of homes, including three-four bedroom family villas as well as flats. It also features dwellings with new courtyard areas.”

Aberdeenshire Council previously rejected plans to expand the hotel but renovation teams are now working on the B-listed building.

The consultation will held on Tuesday between 3pm and 8pm at Mackie Academy, Stonehaven.