Aberdeen’s former BT Engineering Centre at Froghall Terrace – now cleared and spanning more than four acres – has been put back on the market.
Agents Graham + Sibbald say the brownfield site offers significant opportunity for residential, student accommodation, or care home redevelopment close to the city centre.
Nearly a decade ago, BT’s plans to build 80 residential apartments alongside accommodation for 425 students were rejected by the city council’s planning committee.
A subsequent appeal to the Scottish Government was also turned down.
At the time residents raised doubts about the size of the accommodation proposed as well as its impact on the sewage system and parking arrangements.
BT site in prime Aberdeen position
Relaunching the site for sale, agents Graham + Sibbald say times have now changed.
They report that discussions have since taken place with Aberdeen City Council, with feedback initially sought on residential use at the site, and a purpose-built student accommodation proposal.
“Comments were also invited on the potential to mix these uses,” says the brochure.
“The principle of these uses has been confirmed as acceptable, and the council also provided some commentary stating that care home use was acceptable in principle.
“The council has confirmed they may accept lower parking provision at the site due to its highly accessible nature and proximity to Aberdeen City Centre and local services.
“This should be balanced with the type of use proposed at the site, and other on-site requirements such as open space and affordable housing provision (as relevant).”
New chapter for Froghall site
Froghall Terrace comprises a large, rectangular site bounded by secure fencing and walls. It is nestled between residential streets and student housing, and lies close to the University of Aberdeen.
There are two access points to the south of the site from Froghall Terrace. The plot is generally level and is predominantly surfaced in concrete.
A full copy of the council’s pre-application advice feedback can be accessed via Graham + Sibbald.
“This includes commentary on the planning policies applicable, the potential constraints of the site, and the type and level of supporting information that would require to accompany a planning application,” the brochure adds.
There is no fixed price for the 1.67-hectare site, with offers invited.
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