Urban Animation has been appointed by Argyll Estates to bring forward master plan proposals for new development at Inveraray. The town was originally planned and constructed in the mid 18th Century and is widely considered to be the jewel in the crown of the Scottish planned villages. It is certainly one of the most photogenic towns in Scotland, set dramatically at the edge of Loch Fyne and Loch Shira. As the major landowner at Inveraray, Argyll Estates wishes to play a more active role in facilitating future development at the town.
Much of Inveraray’s historic urban form remains intact. However, the town has expanded significantly and suburbanisation has undermined its fringes and setting. There is an opportunity to establish a fully considered long term framework for development in and around Inveraray and to put in place design guidance which can ensure that in future, expansion of the town achieves a lasting quality. As a stepping stone to mid-Argyll and the Kintyre peninsula, Inveraray is well placed to spread wider benefits which may arise from a successful development.
The Preliminary Master Plan can be downloaded below. The Master Plan proposes significant new development over a long term period, uniting the historic and modern parts of the town to form a coherent whole. The architecture and layout of streets would be designed to sit comfortably with the original village but would also meet contemporary needs and aspirations.
The development would be housing led, providing a full mix of house types and sizes, including affordable options for sale and rent. Opportunities would also be provided for commercial, business, leisure, community and recreation uses, enabling the town to accommodate new services and facilities locally. A site for community allotments is also proposed.
Following a Community Council briefing in June 2010, open community consultation takes place from 2-4pm on Friday 18th June and 10am-noon / 2-4pm on Saturday 19th June at the Nicoll Hall, Inveraray. All interested parties are encouraged to drop in, learn about the Project and make their views known. Meantime, Argyll Estates invite comments or questions via the email link below or by downloading and returning the questionnaire.
Project Team :
- Argyll Estate
- Urban Animation
- Neil Sutherland Architects
- Gordon King, DMH Baird Lumsden, Chartered Surveyors
Click to DOWNLOAD INVERARAY QUESTIONNAIRE
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Click here to view PRELIMINARY MASTER PLAN
