Really attractive, sheltered development opportunity on the outskirts of Galashiels for a single dwelling on a large site high above the River Tweed, right in the heart of Scottish Borders.
This fantastic, private, "green field" site on the edge of Galashiels, high above the River Tweed, is beautifully sheltered by mature trees and currently forms part of the garden to Joppa House. It has a lovely outlook with glimpses through the trees to the Eildon hills. The site at Joppa has outline planning permission for a single dwelling and integral garage (reference: 20/00571/PPP) and would benefit from an architect designed house. The consent envisages a spilt level or 1 ½ storey building. It is a condition of the sale to limit the building to this format with the design being to the satisfaction of the owner of Joppa House which lies immediately to the north of the site. However this matter is open to negotiation with the vendor and approval of the design will not be unreasonably withheld. Included in the site is a hugely adaptable brick storage shed/garage shed which, subject to obtaining the necessary consents could be put to a number of alternative uses.A Section 75 Agreement applies to the site which requires the developer/purchaser to pay the "Developer's Contribution" to Scottish Borders Council. This amount currently stands at £14,045. Access to the site is over a shared access Melrose Road, but is conditional on the construction (permission has been granted) of a new access to Joppa House. This work will be undertaken by the seller/owner of Joppa House. All services are to be found adjacent to Joppa House (in Melrose Road), although it is envisaged that the development will require its own connection to the mains drains. These services have not been tested and therefore there is no warranty from the agents. NB A gas main lies along the south side of the site. No building works will be permitted within 16m of the main.Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) (Scotland) Order 1992The sale of the site at Joppa House (32 Melrose Road) is subject to the purchaser fulfilling all obligations detailed in the outline planning permission, including the Section 75 Agreement.Important notice1.
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Particulars dated : May 2021
Located in the leafy suburbs of Galashiels, Joppa occupies a secluded position sheltered by impressive mature trees. Galashiels town centre is close by and offers a good range of local shops, super-markets, commercial and leisure facilities, services and schools. The popular town of Melrose also has a good range of shops and the well regarded St Mary's preparatory school (prep and pre-prep for boys and girls). Edinburgh, with its international airport, is approximately 32 miles to the north. There is a regular train service from Galashiels (or Tweedb