Achagarry has been developed from early concept stage to a design that can be finalised for submitting to planning this summer. Successful community engagement events were held in March and June and the feedback on the concept designs was generally very positive. A careful site analysis by architects Catoe/Brown led to a layout accommodating a fairly high density of development whilst still maintaining good quality open space. The final housing mix will include two and three-bedroom houses and four innovative cottage flats.

Tried and tested materials such as render, timber and metal roof cladding produce an attractive design, both familiar and with a contemporary feel. The planning process will take a few months, as the details are registered, circulated to statutory consultees and assessed by the planners. Once planning has been secured, Achagarry can move to the next stage where the technical design will be developed, and a contractor appointed to move forward to construction.