Former Neptune Works, Ayr

We would like to welcome you to this consultation on behalf of Neptune Ayr Ltd of the initial development proposals for the Former Neptune Works, West Sanquhar Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA8 9HP.

The site is a former industrial site east of West Sanquhar Road, and south of East Park Road.

The site is approximately: 3km northeast of Ayr town centre;
and is approximately 8.7 hectares.

As well as this webpage, an in-person public consultation event will be held on:

9th July 2024 between the hours of 4pm and 8pm at the Carlton Hotel, 187 Ayr Road, Prestwick, KA9 1TP.
A second consultation event will take place at the Carlton Hotel, 187 Ayr Road, Prestwick, KA9 1TP, on 23rd July 2024 also between the hours of 4pm and 8pm.

Purpose of the Consultation

This consultation is being held to seek pre-application comments on our proposals. The presentation boards set out the main considerations, development concept, and proposed development layout.

Planning Applications

Following the conclusion of the pre-application consultation phase, the intention is to submit either one or two planning applications to South Ayrshire Council. It will probably be a single application for everything involved in developing the site, although there is a small chance that a first application will be submitted for site works and infrastructure, and a second for the new housing itself.

Development Concept

This proposal is an opportunity to create a new sustainable residential community, within a strong landscape setting.

The houses will be a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraces, served from a street network that will allow for ease of movement.

The site will provide a high level of pedestrian and cycle connectivity within and across it.
The proposed greenspace network will incorporate a range of different spaces. Some will have a wildlife function, and others an informal recreation function.

Open spaces and play spaces will be designed to maximise natural surveillance, making them feel safer.
neptune development plan

Sustainability

The site is in a highly sustainable location, and is within walking proximity to a range of shops and
services.

The development will demonstrate best practice in terms of design and construction for low-carbon sustainable living.
All the new homes will be constructed to energy efficient standards, significantly reducing future energy use and carbon dioxide emissions
carbon home diagram

Development Proposals

The proposed layout has been developed to meet the latest requirements for sustainable design.

The development is welcoming, permeable, and distinctive, with clear circulation networks, and substantial green spaces providing a sustainable and healthy environment for the future residents.
neptune proposal plan
house concept 1
house concept 2
house concept 3
house concept 4

way forward

The planning application, or applications, will be submitted to South Ayrshire Council later in 2024.

It is hoped to start construction in the summer of 2025.

Thank you for attending. We welcome your comments and feedback.

Comment sheets are available in the venue, or you can email your comments using the below form.

Please be aware that comments made during the public consultation process are not representations to South Ayrshire Council. There will be an opportunity to make direct representations to South Ayrshire Council following the submission of a planning application(s).

Former Neptune Works, Ayr

This consultation is now closed.

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