Green light for new homes on site of former hotel destroyed by fire almost 40 years ago
Ten new homes are set to be built on a former hotel site in Burntisland after a successful planning application.
W & A Penman Limited had applied to Fife Council for permission for the new homes where the Greenmount Hotel, which was demolished in 2014, was on Greenmount Road. The historic former mansion was converted into a hotel and destroyed by a fire in June 1987.
A statement on behalf of the applicant said the proposals will provide a “sensitively designed” residential development of single-storey homes.
“The development of this site is seen by the applicants as an opportunity to create a small-scale private development which is well considered and compliant with the relevant planning policies whilst establishing a solution for the vacant site formerly a hotel which is both sustainable and seen as an appropriate addition to the setting,” it continued.
“The new house types will broaden the appeal for the setting located within the established residential area of Burntisland, appealing to a wide range of clients including families, and those intending to retire and perhaps downsize from larger properties both within and outwith the area.
“The development seeks to aspire to make the setting better for people, by promoting high quality inclusive design in the proposed new housing solution.”
Approving the application, Fife Council planners said the proposals met with planning policies and guidelines.
They added: “The proposal is compatible with the area in terms of land use. Furthermore, no significant impacts would arise in regard to road/pedestrian safety, amenity, trees/natural heritage, contaminated land or drainage/flooding.”