Eyemouth's Economic Future Brightens with Approval for New Industrial Units

Strategic Insights -

The Scottish Borders Council has approved plans for the expansion of the Gunsgreenhill Industrial Estate in Eyemouth, paving the way for the development of four new industrial units. This move is expected to increase local economic opportunities, enhance the public profile of the council, and provide adaptable, low-carbon units that will attract a wide range of users. The new units will be situated near Eyemouth High School and the community food garden, and will be the first phase of a two-staged development of new rent-able units.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Gunsgreenhill Industrial Estate was created by Scottish Borders Council in 2000, with four plots currently developed.
  • The approved planning bid aims to develop highly efficient and adaptable units, with benefits including increased attractiveness to users and lower running maintenance costs.
  • The site is situated near Eyemouth High School and the community food garden, and is a considerable distance from the nearest residential property.
  • The four industrial units will be the first phase of a two-staged development, with the project brief including provision for business use with potential public access.
  • The units will have a modern typology, similar to those recently constructed by Scottish Borders Council at Galalaw Business Park, Hawick and Coldstream Business Park, Coldstream.
  • The development is expected to increase local economic opportunities and enhance the public profile of the council.
  • SBC planning officer Paul Duncan states there are no residential amenity concerns arising from the development.

Statistics:

  • Four new industrial units will be developed as part of the two-staged expansion of the Gunsgreenhill Industrial Estate.
  • The units will be situated near Eyemouth High School and the community food garden.
  • The site is a considerable distance from the nearest residential property.
  • The development will include provision for business use with potential public access, such as trade counters or small showroom areas.
  • The units will have a modern typology, with similar specifications to those recently constructed by Scottish Borders Council at Galalaw Business Park, Hawick and Coldstream Business Park, Coldstream.
  • The development is expected to increase local economic opportunities and enhance the public profile of the council.

Sources:

  • Scottish Borders Council
  • Eyemouth High School
  • Community food garden
  • Galalaw Business Park, Hawick
  • Coldstream Business Park, Coldstream
  • SBC Planners
  • SBC Planning Officer, Paul Duncan