Land and Building At Blairland Farm, Dalry, North Ayrshire, KA24

LOCATION
Dalry is a historic conservation town located approximately 25 miles to the south-west of Glasgow and 9 miles to the north of Irvine. The town benefits from excellent communication links via the A737 leading to Irvine 9 miles to the south and Glasgow Airport 17 miles to the north-east, where it joins the M8 motorway leading to Glasgow and Edinburgh. The town benefits from a newly completed bypass and Dalry Train Station is located immediately to the west of the subjects and provides frequent services to Glasgow Central Station (27 minutes) and Ayr (26 minutes) enabling an excellent opportunity for commuters. The town benefits good local amenities including bank, supermarkets and a wide range of shops. There are two primary schools and secondary schooling is available at nearby Garnock Academy in Kilbirnie, which has recently been redevelopment, and St Matthew’s Academy in Saltcoats. Dalry is a popular and growing town with an active and thriving local community engaged in a range of activities and has a population of circa 5,250 (2022) and a population of 51,619 within a 5-mile radius.

DESCRIPTION
The site is located to the south-east side of Dalry and extends to approximately 18.73 hectares (46.28 acres). The site is generally orientated north to south and comprises undulating farmland currently down to grass. An indicative concept masterplan has been prepared and shows a mixture of residential housing, community areas, and public open space. The site is bounded to the north by existing housing to the west by the railway and, to east by rolling farmland. The Dalry bypass lies immediately to the east of the site with farmland beyond. The masterplan has been designed to take advantage of the southerly and westerly aspects of the site providing the potential for views over the surrounding countryside.

Blairland Farmhouse, steading and paddock are centrally located within the land and comprise a 3/4 bedroom house with 1 bedroom annex extending in total to approximately 2,800 sqft (261 sq.m). The main agricultural building lies to the north of the farmhouse and extends to approximately 33,000 sq.ft (3,072 sq.m). There is a further detached shed to the west extending to approximately 2,970 sq.ft (276 sq/m). The farmhouse is in poor condition and requires total refurbishment. The agricultural buildings are also in poor condition and may require to be replaced.

PLANNING
The site is designated within the North Ayrshire Council Local Development Plan, adopted in November 2019, as a site for residential development with an indicative capacity of up to 200 houses under ref: NA1113. It should be noted that there may be scope to increase unit numbers on site, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

Planning Permission in Principle for residential development was granted by North Ayrshire Council on 3 June 2015, reference N/15/00103/PPPM, subject to a number of conditions. There is no Section 75 agreement required and full planning documentation is contained within the Technical Information Pack.

The planning applications were extended by variation to conditions in 2018 and 2021, under ref: 18/00328/PPM and 21/00214/PP and most recently in May 2024 under ref: N/24/00307/PP.

Full planning information can also be obtained by entering the planning reference numbers in North Ayrshire Council’s Planning Portal

SERVICES AND ACCESS
There are mains supplies of water, electricity, gas, telecommunication and drainage within close proximity of the site. It is anticipated that new supplies will be required to be brought to the site. The location of existing services is available in the technical information pack together with further information relating to potential connection points. However, any intending purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries with the relevant Utility Company/Authority.

It is expected that a new access road will be required for any future large-scale development which will run from Blair Road on the northeastern boundary of the development land. A private access road owned by Transport Scotland runs through the land on a north-south axis and provides access to Blairland Farmhouse, steading and land. It should be noted that there is an arrangement with Transport Scotland for the grant of rights to lay services over and through the Transport Scotland access.

METHOD OF SALE
The subjects are offered for sale as a whole or in 2 Lots.

Lot 1: Blairland Farmhouse, Steading and Paddock

Lot 2: Development Land

For the development land, a deposit of £25,000 will be paid on the conclusion of missives, the deposit will be non-refundable but deductible from the purchase price.

Interested parties will be notified of a closing date and requested to submit a heads of terms offer. Galbraith will issue the required form of offer to interested parties on notification of the closing date. The form of offer will include the minimum information required and timescales.
We recommend that interested parties note their interest in the site in order to be kept informed of any closing date and to receive any additional pertinent information.