Dean Street, Galashiels, Selkirkshire, TD1

LOCATION
Galashiels is a thriving town in the heart of the Scottish Borders surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque countryside. The town provides a tranquil setting while still benefiting from excellent transport connections. The nearby Borders Railway links Galashiels directly with Edinburgh in under an hour, making it a popular choice for commuters seeking a balance between rural living and city access.
As one of the largest towns in the Borders, Galashiels serves as a key commercial and retail hub for the surrounding area. It boasts a wide range of shops, supermarkets, cafés, and restaurants, along with primary and secondary schools, a Borders College campus, and a modern Transport Interchange. Cultural attractions such as the Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor centre and a lively calendar of local events. The surrounding countryside provides abundant opportunities for outdoor pursuits including walking, cycling, fishing, and golf, with the River Tweed and the scenic EildonHills close by. With its combination of accessibility, amenities, and attractive setting, Galashiels is an excellent location for both families and professionals, offering a high quality of life in a welcoming community.

DESCRIPTION
A parcel of land extending to around 0.19 acres or thereby is offered for sale on Dean Street, at its junction with Mossilee Road, lying to the west of Galashiels town centre. The plot occupies a highly accessible position within a popular and well-established residential area, just a short distance from the town's amenities, schools, and transport links.
The site itself is broadly triangular in shape, with a generous street frontage that tapers to a point at the rear. Largely level and easily manageable, the land provides a practical and flexible platform for development. This is a rare opportunity to secure a site in a sought-after area with good development potential.

PLANNING
Planning policy in this area is covered by the Scottish Borders Local Plan 2024 which was formerly adopted by Scottish Borders Council on 22 August 2024.
According to the Scottish Borders Council online Planning Portal the plot has outline plan-ning permission for two dwellinghouses granted under the reference 24/01363/PPP.
Planning Permission states these, preferably, would comprise two detached houses that follow through the existing building line; front onto Dean Street in line with the road; and reflect the general scale and character of houses to the east on this side of Dean Street with parking along their sides. Developer contributions will be sough for such a develop-ment and a legal agreement will be necessary for schools, Waverley and affordable housing contributions. An indication of this cost has not been provided and will depend upon the purchasers build.
Prospective buyers may wish to amend the existing planning permission for two detached units to allow for a single dwelling, depending on their preferences and requirements. This could provide greater flexibility in design, enabling a more spacious layout, enhanced pri-vacy, and a larger garden or outdoor area. Any such amendment will require submitting a new planning application or a variation to the existing consent, subject to approval by the local planning authority. Buyers are advised to seek professional guidance to ensure com-pliance with planning regulations and to assess the feasibility of their proposed changes.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water, gas and drainage are available nearby.

AREAS The site has been measured from an OS based mapping system to an approximate area of approximately 0.19 acres or thereby

TENURE
Freehold
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VIEWING
By appointment with the sole agents:
Edwin Thompson, Chartered Surveyors
76 Overhaugh Street
Galashiels
TD1 1DP
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1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.
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