LAND FOR SALE IN 3 LOTS - LINLITHGOW, WEST LOTHIAN 2 STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT SITES / 1 ARABLE LAND PARCEL - SAVILLS

Land For Sale in 3 Lots
Linlithgow, West Lothian

2 Strategic Development Sites / 1 Arable Land Parcel

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Location
The three sites are located in Linlithgow, a town in
West Lothian with a population of around 13,000
residents. The town is conveniently located approx.
25km west of Edinburgh and 43km east of Glasgow.
The M9 is accessible to the north east of Linlithgow
at Junction 3 and allows direct motorway access to
Edinburgh, with Glasgow accessed from Junction 4
to the west. Linlithgow railway station is located to
the east of the town centre and is served by trains
on the Edinburgh-Glasgow main line providing direct
links to Edinburgh Waverley (approx. 22 min) and
Glasgow Queen Street (approx. 30 mins). Edinburgh
Airport is around 15km east of the town.
Within Linlithgow town centre there is a good range
of shops with supermarkets (Sainsbury’s, Aldi and
Tesco) and Stockbridge Retail Park (B&M, Argos)
also available. The town has a leisure centre and
numerous cafes, pubs and restaurants. Linlithgow’s
skyline is dominated by the historic Linlithgow
Palace, which was the birthplace of both James
V and Mary, Queen of Scots and is frequently
referred to as Scotland’s finest surviving late
medieval building.
There are five primary schools in Linlithgow with
the well regarded Linlithgow Academy located in
the town. Medical services are available at doctor’s
surgeries and Queen Margaret Hospital, where A&E
facilities are located.
The local area is popular with residents and tourists
alike given its attractive countryside and outdoor
activities. There are numerous local walks, including
around Linlithgow Loch, and a wealth of amenities
available within the vicinity of Linlithgow with
Beescraig Park around 3km south. There is a wide
selection of golf courses within West Lothian with
Linlithgow Golf Club located to the south of the town.

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West Lothian LDP
The West Lothian Development Plan (LDP) was adopted in
September 2018.
The anticipated progress of the replacement LDP2 is outlined
within the Development Plan Scheme document produced by
the Council:

             LDP2 Stage                Indicative Timescales
 Main Issues Report - The MIR is       Publication Spring
 the main consultation stage of the    2020
 LDP process
 Proposed Local Development Plan       Publication Winter
 - There is a formal consultation      2020 / 21
 period following publication
 providing an opportunity for
 formal representations
 Examination – The Proposed            Submission Summer
 LDP is submitted to the Scottish      2021. Report Winter
 Government’s Planning and             2021 / 2022
 Environmental Appeals Division
 (DPEA) for examination

 Adoption - The LDP is published       Adoption Spring 2022
 and adopted with changes
 recommended by the Reporter

As the Development Plan Scheme was produced in March
2019 it is anticipated that the dates above will be subject to
delay. An updated Development Plan Scheme is expected to
be published in early 2020.

It is a requirement that the LDP must be in compliance with
the approved Strategic Development Plan.
Planning enquiries can be made to West Lothian Council:
Development Planning and Environment
West Lothian Civic Centre
Howden Road South
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6FF
T: 01506 280000
E: wlldp@westlothian.gov.uk

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Site A: Land North of
Blackness Road
•   Strategic development site extending to approx. 23.9
    acres (9.78 ha)
•   Currently in arable agricultural use, adjacent to
    Oracle Campus
•   Allocated for Employment Uses within West Lothian LDP
•   Potential for other uses, subject to planning

The greenfield land is located to the north-east of Linlithgow
and is currently in agricultural use. The broadly triangular
site extends to around 24 acres close to popular suburban
areas. The site is well positioned close to the main arterial
route into Linlithgow (A803) and Junction 3 of the M9 which
allows direct access to the Edinburgh Bypass. The site has an
agricultural right of access to Blackness Road through land to
the south – full details are available from the selling agents.
To the north and east of the site is the M9 then agricultural
fields. To the west of the site are commercial units within
Oracle Campus, a business centre with occupiers Oracle,
SBRC, ScotlandIS and Calnex Solutions.
To the south of the site is agricultural land then Blackness
Road (A803). To the south of the Blackness Road is attractive
family housing. Planning Permission (1110/FUL/18) has
recently been granted to CALA Management Ltd for the
erection of 54 homes within the 8 acre triangular gap site to
the south west of Site A.

Planning
The site is located within Linlithgow’s Settlement Boundary
in West Lothian Council’s Local Development Plan (adopted
2018). It is also allocated as part of the Employment Site (Use
Classes 4, 5, 6) ‘Land at Burghmuir, North of Blackness Road’
(E-LL2).
Given the site’s location there exists the potential to promote
the site for development through the planning process for a
range of alternative uses.

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Site B: Land north of
the M9
•   Site extending to approx. 16.0 acres (6.47 ha)
•   Currently in pastoral agricultural use, north of the M9

The land extends to about 16.0 acres in total and is currently
utilised for grazing. It is classified as Grade 3(1) by the James
Hutton Institute and is capable of growing a wide range of
arable crops. The land is gently sloping and ranges from 70m
to 80m above sea level. The field is accessed directly from the
public road on the western boundary.

Planning
The site is unallocated within West Lothian Council’s Local
Development Plan.

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Site C – Land off
Springfield Road
•   Strategic development site extending to approx. 11.2
    acres (4.54 ha)
•   Currently in arable agricultural use, adjacent to
    established family housing
•    Potential for other uses, subject to planning

The greenfield land is located around 1km north-east of
Linlithgow town centre and only 750 metres from Linlithgow
Railway Station. The site is in agricultural use and extends
to around 11.2 acres. The site is conveniently located close
to many of Linlithgow’s amenities and its main arterial route
Blackness Road (A803).
To the north of the site is Blackness Road then private
parkland. To the west of the site is Springfield Road then
Linlithgow Loch / Kinloch View retirement apartments.
To the south and east of the site is established family housing.

Planning
The site is allocated as ‘Land Safeguarded for Open Space’
within West Lothian Council’s Local Development Plan.
It is located within the Linlithgow Palace and High Street
Conservation Area.
Given the site’s location there exists the potential to promote
the site for development through the planning process for a
range of alternative uses.

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Method of Sale
The heritable interest (freehold) in the three sites is offered
for sale individually or in combination.
Offers are sought unconditional on planning permission and
other statutory consents.
The vendors may require overage / clawback provisions.
Parties should note interest with Savills in the first instance in
order to be kept informed of any closing date set.
Strict timetables regarding agreed dates of entry will
be observed.

Further information
Parties should note interest with Savills in the first instance in
order to receive any further information available. To view the
sites please contact the selling agent.
Each party will be liable for their own legal costs. The
purchaser(s) will be responsible for LBTT , registration dues
and any VAT incurred in connection with the transaction.
A title plan will be prepared for sales purposes. Only
indicative boundaries are provided and should not be
relied upon.
The vendor reserves the right to sell the sites without
reference to any other party.

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                          Contact
                          For further information please contact:

                          Savills Development Edinburgh
                          Wemyss House, 8 Wemyss Place,
                          Edinburgh, EH 3 6DH
                          T +44 (0) 131 247 3700
                          F +44 (0) 131 247 3724

                          Richard Cottingham
                          rcottingham@savills.com
                          +44 (0) 131 247 3826

                          Ben Brough
                          bbrough@savills.com
                          +44 (0) 131 247 3730

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