The latest plans for a highly controversial expansion of Perthshire’s biggest village will be unveiled next week.
Construction firm A&J Stephen is preparing to lodge a planning application for 700 houses on the northern outskirts of Scone.
If approved, the scheme could see the local population soar by almost half.
Next week, the company will take the wraps off its revised designs at a public meeting in the village.
It will be a chance for locals to give developers feedback before the necessary paperwork is tabled with Perth and Kinross Council.
The project is already facing a backlash from locals who have argued that it will dramatically change the character of the village.
There are also fears about its impact on a nearby ancient woodland.
John Stephen, managing director for A&J Stephen said: “We look forward to as many members of the local community as possible attending the event to see the proposals for North Scone.”
The 700 homes are earmarked for acres of farmland behind Spoutwells Drive and Angus Road.
If needed, a new primary school could also be included in the development.
However, the project will hinge on a decision on the proposed Cross Tay Link Road, which will link the village with the A9, south of Luncarty.
Meanwhile, separate proposals to remove a huge area of zoned greenbelt on the edge of the village has sparked fears of even further expansion.
Community councillors are concerned that the option – part of the council’s Local Development Plan (LDP) – could clear the way for as many as 10,000 new properties.
Councillor Lewis Simpson has urged residents to get involved in the consultation.
At a recent meeting to discuss the masterplan, Mr Simpson – whose home overlooks the site – said there was great concern about a huge increase in traffic, as well as construction vehicles, along Stormont Road, near the school.
Mr Simpson, the local postmaster, said there was little support for the scheme locally.
The updated plans will go on show at a pre-application public event on Tuesday in Scone’s New Church Hall, Balformal Road. The event runs from 2-8pm.
A full consultation will be held once the plans have been submitted to council officers.