Chapelton growing

Some 205 houses are now occupied at Chapelton, with a further 80 completed or under construction.

The Duke of Fife told a meeting of community representatives tonight that it is a much more encouraging picture now. He added that it was a pity that wasn’t the case a year ago.

He was outlining future plans for the new town. A six plot site for self build homes is earmarked for the south of the site, near the allotments. Snowdrop – who are building beside the Causey Mounth – intend to build to the south of the Pheppie Burn. A G Stephens are coming back to the site in the middle of the town – the “gaping hole” – to complete eight houses, five of which are already reserved. The remainder of the Brio development is on hold.

We also heard about the play area being developed among the trees to the north of the community, a more natural environment.

There are plans for eight business units opposite Liddell Park, on Greenlaw Road, for local entrepreneurs. The duke said the aim is to have them on site from July. A number of businesses have already expressed an interest, such as food sales.

There will be an Easter egg hunt in the community, challenging children to spot 12 specially painted eggs.

The 10k run will not take place this year, but there will be a bike ride in September.

An exhibition about future plans will be held on 15 and 16 May to coincide with a farmers’ market on the Sunday.

No progress has been made in improving the lighting at the park and choose, with Aberdeenshire Council and the developers not yet finding common ground. However the meeting did hear that the council is investigating alternative solutions. The park and choose site has not been adopted by the council as it is meant to be temporary and does not currently meet adoptable standards.

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