Planning Consent Granted for High Profile Residential Development in Gullane
16 January 2009
East Lothian Council has granted planning consent this week for the development of nine high quality flats and eight town houses at the former Templar Lodge Hotel on Gullane High Street.
Originally an 18th century manor house, the B listed property has languished unused since 2003 and is a prominent eyesore in the otherwise picturesque village of Gullane, well known for its beach and golf courses.
The proposals, submitted by Ryden on behalf of the Premier Property Group (PPG), will see the development of one, two and three bedroom apartments within the existing building and three bedroom townhouses built to the rear.
Ryden, as part of the application process, was required to demonstrate that the property did not have any future potential as a hotel, and due to the nature of the building, a sensitive design was also called for to ensure the setting of the historic building was complemented by the new development.
Fiona Clandillon, planning associate at Ryden said: “We’re delighted to have secured planning consent for PPG. It’s unfortunate that it has taken two years for it to be approved, as both the building and the market conditions have deteriorated since the application was lodged. However, this is a proposal of outstanding quality for a high profile site and we’re confident that it will be a successful development in Gullane”.
Russell Wilkie of PPG commented: “This has been a long and complex planning process, however, we are delighted that the Council has finally approved the planning application which will greatly improve the outlook of Main Street as it is such a prominent site within Gullane”.
The architect is Coast Architects, a joint venture between Keith Cunningham Architects and Hackland+Dore Architects.
