Residential Development Site, Tranent Mains Farm, Tranent Mains Road, Tranent, EH33 1DU

The development site extends to approximately 0.73 hectares (1.8 acres). It is located off Tranent Mains Road, opposite the existing ‘Forthview Walk’ housing development. To the east of the site lies agricultural land and provides outstanding open views extending over the surrounding countryside and towards the Firth of Forth.

Location

Tranent Mains Farm is located on the north eastern edge of Tranent, a popular town for commuters due to its close proximity to the A1, the City Bypass and the City of Edinburgh which lies approximately 13 miles to the west.
Tranent offers extensive local amenities and a range of professional services. Superb recreational facilities are available  throughout East Lothian including its world famous golf courses, hill walking, fishing and sport centres.

Terms

Planning
A resolution to grant outline planning consent (Ref: 06/01309/OUT) was granted on 4th October 2007 subject to a Section 75 Agreement and conditions for the erection of 29 units. The site layout indicated how 16 three-bed properties and 13 two-bed properties with associated parking could be accommodated on the site.
The Section 75 Agreement requires a financial contribution of £XXX towards and an affordable housing provision of 7 units.
It should be noted that the owner of the farmhouse has a reserved right of access from the adopted road up the north boundary of the site.