Marchfield, Dumfries

A Greenfield urban expansion extending to 100ha on the outskirts of Dumfries. Story own land representing approximately 1,050 plots.

Issues resolved

  • Central nature reserve with SSSI status
  • Over 8km of overhead electricity cables to underground
  • Site remediation and peat removal
  • Provision of SUDs
  • Off site drainage infrastructure issues
  • Off site highways issues
  • Significant open space provision
  • Retention of TPO’d trees

Result

An award winning development. The first parcel of land has been sold to a third party developer. Exceeding the aspirations of Dumfries and Galloway Council and providing much needed housing product allowing the town’s expansion.

“Story Construction and Dumfries & Galloway Council worked in successful partnership. This involved staff from both organisations jointly preparing the Marchfield Development Framework which was approved by the Council in November 2006 with work commencing on-site thereafter.” PETER BULMER, D&G COUNCIL

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