Lot 1 extends to about 9.14 acres. It slopes gently to the north with open views over attractive countryside to the north and over Lochgelly golf course to the south and west. It is zoned in the Fife Local Development Plan 2012 for 60 houses but detailed plans have been drawn up for 77. The railway line runs along the north edge of the site and there are existing houses to the east of the site. There is a railway underpass which can be utilised by the owners of the proposed houses to access core path walks over farmland tracks to the north and on to Lochore Meadows. Ogilvie Homes submitted a planning application for 77 houses and 16 flats but withdrew from the purchase and withdrew the planning application. (They had paid a deposit to purchase the site and missives were concluded but the credit crunch resulted in them withdrawing their interest from the site.
The site enjoys easy access to the dual carriageway, which offers excellent links with Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy to the south west. Lochgelly provides an abundance of local amenities including a primary school, a new secondary school with good playing fields and a swimming pool, newsagent, a doctor’s surgery and a railway station (which is about to be developed). Kirkcaldy is a fifteen minute drive away and has all the amenities expected of a large town, ranging from a substantial retail area to excellent sporting facilities including golf courses, leisure centre and an ice rink. Dunfermline is about fifteen minutes away as well. It also has excellent facilities including a multiplex cinema, swimming pool etc.
Lot 2 is a block of land extending to approximately 23.66 acres. It is identified as a Strategic Land Allocation and will likely secure planning consent for about 165 houses. It is located adjacent and to the west of the Lochgelly High School and the rail station. It has excellent views with farmland to the north and west.
Location
SITUATION - The development sites are situated to the north western edge of Lochgelly in Fife. The village offers local shopping facilities and primary and secondary schooling.
DIRECTIONS
To Lot 1: From the A90, take junction 3 at Dunfermline onto the A92. Follow this road until the Lochgelly turn-off is reached. Turn first left and proceed straight on at the first roundabout. Turn left at the next roundabout (A910) towards Lochgelly. Turn right onto the B920 signposted Lochore Meadows and immediately first left. After about 400 metres turn first right down Adam Place and first left at the Primary School. Proceed along this road and turn right at the end. This is the access into the development site with the golf course on your left. Proceed to the end of this road and turn right past the golf clubhouse. The area of land is situated on the left hand side overlooking the golf course and having excellent views northwards to the Lomond Hills.
To Lot 2: From the A90 proceed as above until towards Lochgelly. Turn right onto the B920 and continue on this down past the railway station past Lochgelly High School and turn left just after the High School into the site. The road access is in from the east. The sellers have secured adequate access.
Accommodation
LOT 1: Opportunity to acquire 9.14 acres (3.7 ha) of land zoned for 60 houses
LOT 2: About 23.66 acres (9.57 ha) of development land zoned within the Mid Fife Local Plan as part of LGY 09 and the approved structure plan for about 165 houses, which has a strategic land allocation
Terms
Lot 1 - Offers over £200,000 per acre
Lot 2 - Offers over £170,000 per acre