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NEWS RELEASE, 29th April 2010
Thumbs up for Housing and Care Home Proposals
for Armadale
Those attending an exhibition at
Armadale Community Centre on Wednesday 28th April on the
latest phase of the mixed-use development focused on Armadale
Station have given overwhelming support to the proposed first
phase of residential housing and a care home, as well as the
development in general.
Those wanting to see information on the proposed development
and feedback can still do so as some key elements from it will
be on display at the Community Centre until 14th May.
Information concerning the development can also be accessed
online at www.armadalestation.co.uk, with individuals able to
comment on the proposals online from Wednesday 28th April.
Comments in writing can be made to: Ewan McIntyre, EMA
Architecture + Design Ltd, The Stables, 38 Baileyfield Road,
Edinburgh EH15 1NA, email: comment@armadalestation.co.uk
The deadline to receive comments is Friday 28th May.
Dave McDougall, Chief Executive of the West Lothian Chamber of
Commerce said: “Developments like this offer the
prospect of sustainable economic development and regeneration
in West Lothian and provide particularly good opportunities
for the local business community.”
Drummond Black, Regional Vice Chairman of the Federation of
Small Businesses said: “We are extremely excited about
the prospect this development delivers for start-up
businesses, with a range of units providing them with the
flexibility to grow. By keeping money in the local economy
this development will benefit all of Armadale and is a once in
a generation opportunity for the town.”
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NEWS RELEASE, 22 April 2010
Housing and
Care Home Proposals for Armadale to Go On Show
The developers behind Armadale Station Community Development,
SDA Ltd, have released details of the latest phase of their
development, focused on the proposed railway station at
Armadale.
New proposals are for 170 homes, a 60 bed care home and
associated roads, footpaths, landscaping, play area and SUDS
(sustainable urban drainage systems). Located on land to the
west of Station Road and to the north of the Airdrie-Bathgate
Railway line, and measuring c. 8.5 hectares (21 acres), this
development is expected to create c. 60 permanent and
part-time jobs at the care home, not including jobs created
during construction.
Work will start on site this year should planning permission
be granted within 4 months of submission.
A proposal of application notice has been lodged with West
Lothian Council which initiates a 12-week process of
pre-application consultation with the local community, prior
to lodging a formal application for planning permission with
the Council, expected to be at the beginning of July.
An exhibition of proposals for the site will be open to the
public between 12pm and 8pm on Wednesday 28th April
at Armadale Community Centre, 7 North Street.
Representatives from Armadale Station Community Development
will be on hand to answer questions and to receive feedback,
both orally and through using the forms provided.
These developments mark the latest stage in the £200 million
regeneration plan by SDA Ltd to bring more than 4,500
permanent jobs to the area, which is situated within the
Armadale Core Development Area (CDA). Last September saw the
lodging of the application for a new two stream primary
school, catering to 222 pupils and 60 nursery places, easing
pressure on other primary schools in Armadale.
In June 2009 a planning application was lodged for a 40,000 sq
ft supermarket with car parking for 600 cars, including a park
and ride.
The mixed-use Armadale Station Community Development, which
occupies c. 120 hectares, also includes a multiplex cinema,
restaurants, retail, small business and industrial units,
hotel, public parks and up to 1000 new homes – including up to
25% affordable housing.
The receipt from the sale of the supermarket will ensure the
new primary school and essential infrastructure and amenities
necessary to ensure that the vision of Armadale as a thriving
growing community in the heart of the central belt of Scotland
is delivered. And this development
will regenerate not just the area around the station, but will
maximise the regeneration of the town as a whole, with money
from development staying in Armadale.
Information concerning the development can also be accessed
online at
www.armadalestation.co.uk, with individuals able to
comment on the proposals online from Wednesday 28th
April. Comments in writing can be made to: Ewan McIntyre, EMA
Architecture + Design Ltd, The Stables, 38 Baileyfield Road,
Edinburgh EH15 1NA, email: comment@armadalestation.co.uk
The deadline to receive comments is Friday 28th
May.
Sandra Carter, of SDA Ltd, said:
“It is fantastic to be able to bring forward these proposals
for housing, a care home and associated infrastructure. Our
aim is to deliver a fully integrated Armadale and the school,
supermarket, care home and housing assist in this process. The
vision to create a school, parks, businesses and new homes
that will stimulate economic growth and benefit this area of
West Lothian is well on the way to being realised.
“We’re really looking forward to discussing our proposals for
the site in greater detail with members of the local community
and I would strongly encourage interested members to come
along to the community centre to ask questions and let us know
what they think.”
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NEWS RELEASE, 1 October 2009
Plans for new
Primary School at Armadale Station lodged with West Lothian
Council
A planning application has been lodged with West Lothian
Council for a new two-stream Primary School at Armadale
Station Community Development (image attached).
Focused on the proposed railway station at Armadale, the two
stream primary school marks another phase in the £200 million
regeneration plan by developers, SDA Ltd, to bring more than
4,500 permanent jobs to the area, which is situated within the
Armadale Core Development Area (CDA). The school application
follows on from the lodging of a planning application for a
40,000 sq ft supermarket with car parking for 600 cars
including a park and ride, in June.
Phase 1 of the 36,630 sq ft school and nursery will cater to
222 pupils and have 60 nursery places, with an estimated
construction cost of £6 million. Its development will ease
pressure on other primary schools in Armadale.
In addition to 8 classrooms will be a dining hall, gym hall
and playing fields and additional facilities, occupying 1.9
hectares in total. The school will be a focus for the local
community who will have access to a community office, kitchen
and support spaces. The construction of the two stream school
will be phased and it is anticipated that 45 permanent jobs
will be created.
In addition to the supermarket and school, the mixed-use
Armadale Station Community Development, which occupies c. 120
hectares, also includes a multiplex cinema, restaurants,
retail, small business and industrial units, hotel, nursing
home, public parks and up to 1000 new homes – including up to
25% affordable housing.
The receipt from the sale of the supermarket will ensure the
new primary school and essential infrastructure and amenities
necessary to ensure that the vision of Armadale as a thriving
growing community in the heart of the central belt of Scotland
is delivered.
With planning approval it is anticipated that a new
supermarket at Armadale Station will be open at the same time
as the opening of the new railway station in December 2010,
with the school opening in 2011 should a planning consent be
forthcoming at the turn of 2009/10.
Images of the school and the development in general will be
available for viewing from Thursday 8th October at Armadale
Library, West Main Street, Armadale.
Sandra Carter, of SDA Ltd, said: “It is fantastic to see the
application for the school being lodged with West Lothian
Council, who we have worked closely with on this. Our proposal
aims to deliver a fully integrated Armadale and the school,
supermarket and other community facilities assist in this
process. Our vision to create a school, parks, businesses and
new homes that will stimulate economic growth and benefit this
area of West Lothian is well on the way to being realised.”
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NEWS RELEASE, 18 September 2009
Sights set on bringing unique tennis academy to Armadale
The developers behind Armadale Station Community
Development have served up an ace by setting their sights on
bringing the first Judy Murray Tennis Club to their proposed
£200m mixed-use development at Armadale.
The delivery of the first Judy Murray Tennis Club will be
unique to Scotland and will be adopting a European-style
community model with a view to identifying, developing and
nurturing young talented Scottish players. It is a Club that
will deliver a modern community tennis club, incorporating a
junior academy, positioned at the heart of a comprehensive
tennis development programme.
A submission has been made by SDA Ltd, the developers behind
the proposed development focused around Armadale Station, to
commercial property consultancy Drivers Jonas LLP. The
consultancy is currently working in association with the Lawn
Tennis Association and Trio Plus (sports consultancy) on
developing this tennis hub in Central Scotland.
The requirements they are looking for in terms of a site of
between 5 to 8 acres, with good access to main arterial routes
and good public transport connections, fits Armadale Station
Community Development with its new railway station, ideally.
Sandra Carter of SDA Ltd said: “The first Judy Morris
Tennis Club serves up an exciting opportunity for both
Armadale and West Lothian. Armadale, with the new station and
the associated package of developments we propose is ideally
suited as a location for this unique facility, assisting in
regenerating the area and delivering the Scottish tennis stars
of the future to follow in the footsteps of Andy Murray.”
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NEWS RELEASE, 23 June 2009
Armadale
Station Community Development Exhibition moves to Library (24 June onwards)
Following the huge interest shown in the Armadale Station
Community Development over the Armadale Gala Day celebrations
(19th and 20th June), an exhibition
highlighting the development, accompanied by further
information, has now been set up at Armadale Library on West
Main Street.
The team behind the £200m development focused around the new
railway station spoke to hundreds of local residents attending
the Gala Day about their proposals to extend the town. The
vision which consists of up to 1,000 homes, including
affordable housing, a new primary school, small shops and
offices, multiplex cinema, supermarket, business park and
industrial estate, as well as extensive public parks, was
warmly welcomed.
In its entirety, the development has the potential to bring
4,500 jobs to the area.
By moving the exhibition to the library, the developers hope
to provide more people with the opportunity to view the plans
and put forward their views.
Sandra Carter, representing Armadale Station Community
Development said: “We were enormously encouraged by people’s
reaction to our proposals and their feedback was extremely
useful. It was clear to us that the local community wants to
help shape the future of the town and so by moving the
exhibition to the library we hope that more people will feel
part of what we are trying to do
and we encourage people to give us their comments.”
A detailed planning application for the first phase of the
development was lodged with West Lothian Council earlier this
month. This phase includes plans for a 40,000 sq ft
supermarket with car parking for 600 cars (400 at the
supermarket and 200 for the park ‘n’ ride). It amounts to a
£25 million investment in Armadale and will deliver 300 jobs.
If the plans are approved, the proposed supermarket could be
open in December 2010, to coincide with the opening of the
railway station.
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NEWS RELEASE, 10 June 2009
Plans for new Supermarket, Park & Ride and Major
Infrastructure at Armadale Station lodged with West Lothian
Council
A planning application has been lodged with West Lothian
Council for a new supermarket at Armadale Station. This marks
the first phase of a £200 million regeneration plan by
developers, SDA Ltd, to bring more than 4,500 permanent jobs
to the area, which is situated within the Armadale Core
Development Area (CDA).
The 40,000 sq ft supermarket with car parking for 600 cars
(400 at the supermarket and 200
for the park ‘n’ ride) amounts £25 million of
investment in Armadale and will deliver 300 jobs. This forms
one part of a new community development in South Armadale that
will also include a new primary school, multiplex cinema,
restaurants, retail, small business and industrial units,
public parks and up to 1000 new homes – including up to 25%
affordable housing.
Built adjacent to the new railway station and on land
specifically designated for retail development, the proposed
supermarket will capitalise on the road infrastructure
currently under construction to facilitate access to the new
station, the proposed park, park and ride scheme and bus-rail
interchange. It is proposed that this will be open by December
2010.
The Armadale Station development is committed to delivering
the essential infrastructure and amenities necessary to ensure
that the vision of Armadale as a thriving growing community in
the heart of the central belt of Scotland is delivered. Local
residents will be able to view the complete plans and offer
their input at the upcoming Gala Day celebrations. An
exhibition will take place between 6pm and 9pm on Friday 19th
June in North Street at the street fair and also on Saturday
20th June at Watson Park.
Sandra Carter, of SDA, said: “Having worked
with the development team on this project for several years it
is great to finally see things happening both on site and in
the form of planning applications. Our vision is to create a
sustainable community of shops, a school, parks, businesses
and new homes that will stimulate economic growth and benefit
this area of West Lothian.
“We believe that the concentration of community, business,
employment and retail activity in the new Armadale Station
Local Centre will reinforce the long term viability of both
the new local centre and existing town centre and will
maximise the potential for sustainable economic growth and
regeneration for the town as a whole.”
“We believe our vision meets the objectives established by the
community planners and the politicians set out in the Local
Plan for the expansion of the town and we hope people will
come along to our Gala Day exhibition, view the plans and help
us bring this part of South Armadale to life.” |
