Development Land at Bellfield, Eddleston, Peebles, EH45

The land currently comprises a single grazing field which gently slopes with a westerly aspect.

Field gate access is taken off the Old Edinburgh Road, which remains adopted (reference - D87 1 “Former A703 North of Eddleston Old Edinburgh Road”) and joins up with Bellfield Crescent to the south and the A703 to the west.

LOCATION

The land at Bellfield lies to the north-east of the conservation village of Eddleston, which is approximately 5 miles north of the town of Peebles and approximately 17 miles south of Edinburgh city centre. Eddleston is a small village with restaurant/bar, a church and a primary school (currently mothballed). Larger town services are available in Peebles, where primary and secondary schooling are provided. A new multi-use path, linking Eddleston and Peebles has been completed recently. In addition, the Old Edinburgh Road adjoining the land is a “Core Path”, giving the land added access benefits.

Post Code: EH45 8QB. It is strongly recommended that you do not rely on a Satnav in this rural location and check on a route map prior to any scheduled viewing.

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DIRECTIONS

Traveling south from Edinburgh on the A701, continue straight on at the Leadburn junction onto the A703 and travel south for approximately 5 miles. On entering the “40” speed limit for Eddleston, turn left off the main road onto a short tree lined section of Old Edinburgh Road, which sits back from the A703. The land is on the left had side and is accessed off Old Edinburgh Road through the current field gate.

PLANNING

Planning policy is contained within the Scottish Borders Local Development Plan 2 (Adopted 22 August 2024).  The Proposals Map shows the land as lying within the Eddleston village envelope and specifically identified under the “Development and Safeguarding Proposals” as a housing site (AEDDL002 – “North of Bellfield”).

The Local Development Plan describes the site as approximately 4.1 Hectares, with an “Indicative Site Capacity” of 35 residential units. The site is shown to retain a mixture of Housing Allocation; Open Space; and Structural Planting/Landscaping.

There are a number of specific site requirements, as follows:

·         A vehicular link via Bellfield Crescent to the south and from the A703 further north will be required

·         Provision of structure planting along the northern edge of the site with an area of open space to the east of the site along with buffer areas alongside new and existing landscaping will be required

·         Provision of amenity access within the development for pedestrians and cyclists

·         Assessment and mitigation of flood risk from overland flow will be required

·         Mitigation measures are required to prevent any impact on the River Tweed Special Area of Conservation

·         Water resilient construction measures should be employed in the development of the site.

SERVICES

Electricity, mains water and mains drainage are available close by to the south-west of the site. Interested parties should make their own enquiries with the relevant utility providers with regards to availability and costings for servicing the site.

Further details on utilities and services are available from the selling agents, on request, within the additional Information Pack.

ACCESS

Access to the land is taken off the Old Edinburgh Road, which in turn takes access off either Bellfield Crescent to the south and the A703 to the west. Old Edinburgh Road, as well as being and adopted road, is marked as a “Tweed Trail” route and is a “Core Path”.

ENTRY

By mutual agreement.

VIEWINGS AND FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information or to arrange an appointment to view please contact Walker Scott Ireland Ltd. Viewing is strictly by appointment. Please note that the fields may be grazed by stock (cattle and sheep) at the time of viewing and viewers must take all steps not to unduly disturb stock or put themselves in danger by approaching stock in a manner that might cause them disturbance.

Interested parties are advised to note interest with Walker Scott Ireland Ltd in order to be kept informed of any closing date that is set. Please note, our client need not accept the highest offer, nor indeed any offer.

INFORMATION PACK

An information pack, including copies of key documents, will be available on request from the selling agents to all those who note interest through their solicitor and can provide acceptable proof of funding.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

To comply with current Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, before an offer can be accepted and the property put “Under Offer”, the offer must be accompanied with Notarised/certified photographic evidence of the purchaser’s identity and separate evidence of the purchaser’s residential address, or the offering parties must attend our offices with the original documents. In addition, all offers must be accompanied by clear confirmation of the sources of funding.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Scottish Borders Council

Newtown St Boswells

Melrose

TD6 0SA

Tel: 01835 824000

W: www.scotborders.gov.uk

UTILITY PROVIDERS

SP Energy Networks, Customer Connections, 55 Fullarton Drive, Cambuslang, Glasgow, G32 8FA

Tel: 0141 614 9997

Scottish Water, Castle House, 6 Castle Drive, Carnegie Campus, Dunfermline, KY11 8GG.

Tel: 0800 0778 778

SEPA, Burnbrae, Mossilee Road, Galashiels, TD1 1NF.

Tel: 01896 754797

GENERAL NOTICE

Walker Scott Ireland Ltd give notice that: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the business or property for sale, either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. These details do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. Photographs may show parts of neighbouring properties. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or any other consents. No tests to any services, equipment or facilities have been carried out. Purchasers must satisfy themselves in all aspects of the property by inspection and their own due diligence, or otherwise. Photos June 2023 and text June 2023.