The Press and Journal (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Community enterprise unveils its latest phase in homes development
A leading enterprise group has unveiled the latest phase of new homes at an Aberdeenshire town.
Places for People, a major social enterprise across the UK, has completed the next chapter of its Chapelton development with sales available from early May.
It is being delivered in partnership with leading place-maker Places for People and Elsick Development Company.
The milestone development was celebrated during a ceremony with the Duke of Fife, David Carnegie, who is director of Elsick Development Company.
The duke said: “We have a long-term vision for Chapelton as a sustainable new town designed to meet the needs of residents and create opportunities now and for generations to come.
“We are pleased to reach this significant milestone, which will include Chapelton’s first school, as we launch the latest and largest phase of development, and we are eager to continue to build on this strong legacy.”
Chapelton features a total of 220 properties, including several retail opportunities, with a variety of distinctive and stylish two to fivebedroom homes on offer.
There will be homes available for private sale, as well as affordable options including shared equity, mid-market rent and social rent, ensuring there is something for everyone.
It is estimated that the community will comprise 8,000 homes.
Roddy Macdonald, regional managing director for Scotland at Places for People, said: “We are proud to be the leading developer in building Chapelton and helping to turn the exciting new town vision into reality.”