Property:	Easter Bush Research Centre (EBRC) £58m research building at Easter Bush, Midlothian
Client:	Roslin Developments Ltd

• Established the planning strategy for the EBRC.
• Project managed a diverse range of sub-consultants.
• Submitted the planning application for the building with an ambitious design inspired by the shape and colour of chromosomes and DNA fins.
• Successfully overcame landscape and ecology challenges to deliver consent within tight timescale.
• Assisted in meeting planning conditions on SUDS and upgraded transport infrastructure.
• Ensured close working with the University of Edinburgh, the landowner.

 

Property:	MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Edinburgh BioQuarter Centre for stem cell research. The development is now on site.
Client:	University of Edinburgh

• Established a planning strategy that minimised the amount of time the application required for determination, thus protecting the interests of our client.
• Co-ordinated a wide range of sub-consultants.
• Liaised with the City of Edinburgh Council to ensure continuous dialogue and rapid responses to any arising issues.
• Achieved planning consent within a short and fixed timescale.
• Advised on the discharge of planning conditions.

 

Property:	Auction Mart Site Site of approximately 9.6 hectares on eastern edge of Newtown St Boswells
Client:	John Swan Ltd

• Identified the auction mart site as a development opportunity.
• Contributed to Scottish Borders Council’s development brief for the site.
• In conjunction with client and an Edinburgh based architecture practice, prepared a detailed masterplan for development of houses, a new village green, a renovated octagon building and a new health centre.
• Obtained planning consent subject to Section 75 agreement.
• Currently negotiating Section 75 contributions with Scottish Borders Council as part of discussions regarding long term expansion of the town.

 

Property:	7 Quarrywood Court, Livingston 2,283 sq ft property
Client:	Olympus Keymed

• Established a planning strategy that would increase the appeal of the unit. It had been unsuccessfully marketed for over a year with Class 4 (Office) consent.
• Identified that an office unit at this location was likely to remain vacant and demonstrated demand for Class 2 (Professional) use.
• Applied for restricted Class 2 (Professional) consent.
• Negotiated consent with West Lothian Council.
• Currently marketing the unit to a wider range of businesses and users.

 

Property:	Former Hartwood Hospital Proposed redevelopment of c. 60 hectares strategic housing site containing listed buildings
Client:	NHS Lanarkshire

• Identified key opportunities and constraints which would influence the future development of the site.
• Recommended and agreed a planning strategy with client.
• Identified supporting information required for the Local Plan submission and planning application.
• Project managed sub-consultants.
• Submitted formal objection to the emerging North Lanarkshire Local Plan.

Ryden has provided planning and disposal advice to over half of Scotland’s NHS Trusts

 

 

Property:	Washington Street, Glasgow Proposed redevelopment of prominent city centre site for two hotels and an office
Client:	Davagh Trust

• Advised on the planning strategy for this prominent city centre development.
• Project managed sub-consultants and submitted planning application.
• Negotiated the Section 75 legal agreement.
• Provided disposal advice.

 

Property:	Former Brick Factory, Tannochside Proposed redevelopment of significant industrial site
Client:	Ibstock (Scottish) Brick Ltd

• Identified the site as a residential development opportunity.
• Adopted a two pronged planning strategy submission to the emerging Local Plan and also submission of planning application.
• Prepared a comprehensive Planning Statement and Employment Land Study.
• Preparing a planning framework for the site covering issues such as transport, noise and drainage.
• Promoting the redevelopment of the site through the planning process.

 

Property:	Former BP North Sea Headquarters, Dyce 15 acre site plus additional surplus landholdings
Client:	Goodman

• Advised on redevelopment options for the site following BP’s relocation.
• Secured planning consent for residential development on plot A of the site.
• Marketed and sold vacant industrial units on plot D resulting in 100% occupancy for new owners.
• Providing advice on the development of the remaining plots.

 

Property:	Land to North West Aboyne, Aberdeenshire 55.71 hectares agricultural site
Client:	Aberdeenshire Council

• Identified the site as a development opportunity.
• In conjunction with client and local architecture practice prepared a detailed masterplan for a 25-year development of 500 houses, primary school, commercial facilities, allotments and recreation areas.
• Prepared and submitted a development bid.
• Presented at public consultation events to discuss the indicative masterplan proposals.
• Promoting the site throughout the Aberdeenshire Council Local Development Plan process.

 

Property:	Rowett Estate, Bucksburn, Aberdeen Land to the north and south of the A96 at Bucksburn, covering c. 210 hectares
Client:	University of Aberdeen

• Reviewed the Draft Aberdeen City and Shire Structure Plan and submitted representations on behalf of client, which influenced the Finalised Structure Plan that has now been approved by Scottish Ministers.
• Prepared and submitted two development bids highlighting the suitability of this land for development through the Aberdeen City Local Development Plan.
• Prepared indicative masterplans for inclusion in the development bids.
• Prepared material for display at Aberdeen City Council’s public consultation events and attended those events.
• Promoting both sites throughout the Aberdeen City Local Development Plan process.

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