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Greenfield development site with planning permission for 300 homes at Delnies in Nairn for sale


By Val Sweeney

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The development site at Delnies, Nairn.
The development site at Delnies, Nairn.

Development land at Nairn with planning permission in principle for 300 houses has been put on the market.

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors is marketing the 68-acre greenfield site at Delnies which is specifically allocated for development within the adopted Inner Moray Firth Local Development Plan.

The site's southern boundary runs parallel to the A96.

Agricultural land runs along the eastern and western boundaries while to the north the site is bounded by Nairn Golf Club.

Planning permission in principle was originally granted at Delnies in 2015 for a mixed-use development comprising of 300 houses, tourism and heritage uses, equestrian and ecological centres, hotel and conference facilities, championship golf course, clubhouse, and golf academy, community woodland; and country park with associated infrastructure.

Within the approved masterplan which supported the permission, the land is specifically identified for 300 houses, including an area set aside for a new primary school, a play area, sport pitches and allotments.

The planning permission in principle was recently extended to January 2024 including a new, revised set of planning conditions and an amended S75 Agreement.

Neil Calder, partner in the Inverness office of Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, expects strong demand from regional and national housebuilders.

"Nairn enjoys a superb setting on the Moray Firth,"" he said.

"Historically it was the ‘county’ town and principal administrative and service centre for Nairnshire.

"The town’s maritime origins, its development as a Victorian resort, seafront links and pleasure harbour give an exceptional heritage and remain the focus for its appeal.

"The town has grown over the last 15 years and is popular with commuters to Inverness and Elgin. Nairn is well placed for access to employment in nearby Ardersier, Dalcross and Morayhill.

"This is a major development, and we anticipate there will be strong demand from a range of regional and national housebuilders.

"Initial considerations indicate that the site has the potential to accommodate a larger number of housing units."

The vendor is seeking unconditional best offers for their heritable interest in the land.

Interested parties should contact the sole selling agent on 01463 712239.

Nairn bypass should be built before any more housing developments


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