The first stage in the redevelopment of Cherrybank in Perth has finally been unveiled.
Following years of delays during which the previous owners went into receivership the proposals are now starting to take shape.
London-based investment firm Hansteen Holdings, which took over the site in 2011, has joined forces with Persimmon Homes to build 98 properties.
The development will consist of two, three, four and five-bedroom houses and flats on a site just off Glasgow Road, next to Cherrybank Gardens.
A report by Persimmon Homes describes the area as ideal for residential use.
It states: “In general terms, the location is considered appropriate for a residential development as proposed.
“It would not result in a material degree of land use conflict or impact upon general amenity.
“The high quality design submitted, incorporating integrated landscaping and areas of open space which connect to outlying areas, would result in an appropriate level of residential amenity within the application site and surrounding areas.
“Nearby commercial uses are set within attractive landscaped areas and would have no adverse impact on the quality or amenity of the proposed residential environment,” adds the Persimmon report.
A distinctive mosaic, which sits within Cherrybank Gardens, will also be relocated as part of the plans and will form part of a pedestrian route to the north of the development.
Outline planning permission was granted in 2008 for a residential development, construction of a care home and of a hotel and offices, and the site was split into two area.
The first site, known as Cherrybank, contains the former headquarters of Bell’s Scotch Whisky and sits within landscaped grounds.
The proposals include demolition of these buildings and the creation of a 65-bedroom care home, 30 affordable homes and the Persimmon private houses.
The second site, known as Pitheavlis, contains the former Aviva Training Centre. Under the plans, that site would be transformed into a 38-bedroom hotel, a restaurant, and a large office development.