Residential Development Opportunity, Ness Castle, Inverness, IV2 6DH

The Ness Castle/Torbreck area comprises a mature parkland setting located on the western fringe of the city and benefits from excellent vehicular access by means of the Southern Distributor Route. Loch Ness with its famous “monster” is within a ten minute drive whilst the city centre is within easy reach. The land being offered for sale are the initial phases of development of a substantial planned expansion to the city, totalling 984 units. The construction of the internal distributor road required to access the development land being offered for sale will be implemented by the landowners together with the required service infrastructure. Full details in relation to these services are contained within a technical information pack.

Location

Inverness is the thriving locus of the Scottish Highlands and Islands, which has recently been conferred official City status and deemed to provide the highest quality of life of any Scottish city and ranked fifth out of the UK as a whole. With a population in the city and surrounding area of approximately 70,000 it serves an expansive hinterland and is the centre of commerce for the North of Scotland. The city has enjoyed levels of growth both in terms of population and economic activity amongst the highest of any in the UK. Occupying a scenic setting straddling the banks of the River Ness the city provides the range of diverse services, amenities and employment opportunities expected from the “Capital of the Highlands”. In recent years Inverness has benefited from considerable inward investment with the relocation of Scottish Natural Heritage to a new bespoke headquarters building together with proposals to establish the University of the Highlands and Islands within the city.

Accommodation

The land parcels available are summarised below:
Lot 1A 8.08 Ha (19.5) acres with outline planning consent for 99 private units
Lot 1B 4.45 Ha (11.0) acres with detailed planning consent for 91 private units
Lot 2 2.11Ha (5.2) acres with detailed planning consent for 50 private units
Lot 3 1.35 Ha (3.33) acres with outline planning consent for 36 private units

Specification

• Unspoiled parkland setting
• Serviced Land - roads and other infrastructure to be installed by landowners
• 276 Private Units – 141 with detailed planning permission; 135 with outline planning permission in four lots
• No Affordable Housing requirement