Go ahead for first phase of Counteswells project in Aberdeen

Aberdeen Council have given the go ahead to the first phase of a 3,000 home project at the Countesswells site.

Permission was granted as councillors voted 14 to two in favour of Stewart Milne Homes to create 91 houses and 33 flats as part of the overall development.

Objections were made amid concerns of the impact the project would have on the existing road infrastructure.

Councillors Martin Greig and Jennifer objected to the scheme. Mr Greig commented: “I moved for refusal of the plans at the committee meeting on a number of grounds, but in particular with regard to how this will affect motorists.

“Councillor Stewart and I are both very concerned that the increase in traffic in the area that will no doubt occur with this new development will severely affect routes like Friarsfield Road, Skene Road, Springfield Road and Queen’s Road.”

Work is already on-going on the Countesswells project, which is hoped will provide homes for around 7,000 residents once finished.

The 3,000 homes will include 750 affordable homes, alongside the infrastructure required to support the new community, including schools, areas to create SMEs to boost employment, parks, and leisure and healthcare facilities.

Jim Fitzsimons, Countesswells Project Director, said: “Today’s decision supports our phased approach to the delivery of the new community of Countesswells with parcels of development being brought forward in line with the vision and masterplan for the site.

“The first phase of enabling infrastructure works, including roads and services, is well advanced and the building of the first homes within the first neighbourhood will begin soon.

“We will be starting to build homes on an adjacent site that already has detailed planning permission, and the site approved today will be developed in due course to meet market demand and support the growth of the town.”

 

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