MORE PLANS have been submitted for affordable flats in central Broughty Ferry.
The Brunton Design Studio of Carnoustie is behind the project at the corner of Brook Street and St Vincent Street, occupied by a dilapidated cottage.
Allan Mudie, a partner in the practice, said: “We appreciate that this is a sensitive area and the site lies within the Broughty Ferry Conservation area.
“However, we believe the proposal will contribute to the appearance of the area by providing a high-profile building using modern materials and design.
“The property presently on the site is beyond economic repair and is becoming increasingly run down.
“It’s intended that the new modern development will be a welcoming and attractive landmark building.”
The plans are for 16 flats, five with two bedrooms and 11 single bedrooms.
The design makes use of modern sustainable energy technology and would be built using energy efficient construction methods.
Rodger Brunton said: “There’s a huge demand for housing in Broughty Ferry, particularly affordable homes.
“The director of housing spoke recently about the desperate need for such accommodation. He identified waiting lists in the thousands, whilst the availability was in single figures.”
In their statement accompanying the application, Brunton Design says an application has been made to the Scottish Government’s Greener Homes Innovation Scheme, aimed at promoting the development of affordable housing.
“It is the intention to provide housing for either shared equity or intermediate rent, which will create a tenure of housing not currently available in the Broughty Ferry area, enabling working families to secure a foothold on the property ladder in a much pressured area of the city.”
Last week Dundee City Council approved an application for a development of affordable flats at Churchill Place, a short distance from the site of the new application.
That project is by Ferrier Holdings in conjunction with the National Housing Trust and is for 15 homes.
A report said: “The council has had aspirations for many years to introduce affordable housing in Broughty Ferry but there has never been an opportunity to do so because of inflated land values and a very buoyant local housing market.”
Speaking of the latest application, Mr Brunton added: “This would be a very high-quality development designed to meet the needs of today’s families, retired down-sizing couples and first time buyers, providing contemporary homes in a very desirable area.”
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