One of Scotland’s largest villages could be about to get even bigger with fresh plans tabled for up to 1,000 new homes.
A developers has revealed a masterplan for the north of Scone that could lead to a huge population boom.
Construction firm A&J Stephen wants to build between 700 and 1,000 houses across acres of farmland behind Spoutwells Drive and Angus Road.
If successful, the first phase of 100 homes could begin as early as next year. But the overall project will hinge on a decision on Perth and Kinross Council’s proposed Cross Tay Link Road, which will link the village with the A9.
Last year Perth-based A&J Stephen won planning permission to build a new supermarket at Scone, despite some opposition from residents. It will host a consultation event next month to gauge residents’ views on the housing scheme, ahead of the submission of a planning application in the new year.
Managing director John Stephen said: “The development will commence at the western edge of the village, just west of Harper Way, and we would hope to start construction during the second half of 2016.
“We are keen to hear the views of the residents of Scone and are holding a community consultation in December.
“We would encourage residents to drop in, look at our proposals and share their views with us. We will take these views into account as we formulate our proposals over the coming weeks.”
Community councillors said they would not comment on the plans until they got the chance to see them.
Secretary Hazel Mackinnon said the group would discuss the proposal with planners at an open meeting in the RDM Institute on Monday from 7.30pm.
The consultation by A&J Stephen whose homes are envisaged below will be held at Scone’s New Church Hall on December 8 between 2pm and 8pm.