Wildcatgate, Oxnam Road, Jedburgh, TD8 6LS

A green field site extending to approximately 2 hectares (4.94 acres) zoned for housing in the Scottish Borders Local Plan Amendment (site reference AGEDB005) with an indicative capacity of 20 units. The southern and eastern curtilage of the site comprises ancient woodland which provides a strong landscape feature to the site.
The woodland will be protected from development.

Location

A green field development site extending to approximately 2 ha (4.94 acres) allocated for up to 20 houses within the Scottish Borders Local Plan Amendment. The site is situated on Oxnam Road, to the east of Jedburgh.
Jedburgh, with a population of approximately 4,135 according to the 2001 census, is the former County town of Roxburghshire. The town benefits from a central position within the Scottish Borders, yet is situated only 10 miles to the north of the Anglo-Scottish
border at Carter Bar with excellent links to the national roads network via the A68 trunk road.
It is claimed that Jedweard (Jedburgh) was the first established parish in Scotland reportedly dating back to 854. The town is steeped in history with an array of historic buildings and attractions. The Abbey and Monastery was founded in 1165 via a charter from William the Lion King of Scotland. Jedburgh Castle, founded by King David I, was destroyed in 1409 and the site is now occupied by a museum, Jedburgh Castle Jail.
Jedburgh offers a wide range of recreational facilities including a swimming pool, health and fitness centre, golf course, world famous rugby club and benefits from some magnificent rural surroundings. There are a good selection of shops, woollen mill outlet stores, cafes, restaurants, bars and local amenities including primary schools, a secondary school, pre-school facilities, a church and library.