21 South Ward Road, Dundee
Introduction
Please take a look at the information we have provided on this website about the site, surroundings, proposed development and our proposed next steps. Paper copies of the content on the website can be provided on request. We welcome your comments on our initial proposals and would be grateful if you could provide some comments using the feedback section on this website by Wednesday 10th August 2022. Alternatively, we are happy for you to email us by Wednesday 10th August 2022 at consultation@scotthobbsplanning.com.
The Applicant Team is currently engaging in wide-ranging pre-application discussions with Dundee City Council, and this current online consultation is part of the ongoing pre-application engagement.
If you have any queries, please contact us via email at consultation@scotthobbsplanning.com or you can call us on 0131 226 7225.
Online Live Feedback Event
WEDNESDAY 27th JULY, 4pm-8pm.
In accordance with the latest Scottish Government guidance regarding Covid-19 and pre-application consultation, we are holding a virtual public exhibition regarding the proposed development. To access this, please use the ‘Chat’ box in the bottom right corner of this website and you will be connected to our team*.
* This functionality will be enabled on Wednesday 27th July from 4pm to 8pm
Location
The site extends to approximately 0.11 hectares and is adjacent to the Central Conservation Area. The Site is located to the west of the city centre on South Ward Road which lies just off Marketgait. The site is currently occupied by a two-storey vacant nightclub building. The nightclub was constructed in the late 20th Century and the neighbouring buildings are of similar age. There are a number of listed buildings in the vicinity of the site. The wider surrounding area is predominantly residential, with a range of amenities close by, including shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, bars, and art galleries. Abertay University is within a 1-minute walk of the site, and Dundee University is within a 5-minute walk. The city centre is a 3 minute walk away.
The site is close to areas of public open space, including the V&A Museum, Dundee’s newly constructed Urban Beach and Magdalen Green (which is one of Dundee oldest parks).
The site is also well connected to public transport with bus connections are available a short walk from the site on West Marketgait, which has links to St Andrews and Broughty Ferry. Dundee Train Station is less than a 10 minute walk from the site on South Union Street. The railway line has links to major towns and cities such as Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth. The approach to development has been informed by the historic context of the site, including the historic maps for the area.
Proposal
The proposals are currently still evolving, which is why your feedback at this stage is important. The current proposals are for a student accommodation development, which seeks to make more efficient use of this highly accessible, sustainable site. Dundee has a significant shortfall in quality student accommodation compared to other university cities across the UK, and this will be demonstrated in supporting information to be submitted with the planning application.
Our PDF boards can be accessed using the link below and contain details of the proposed development.
Next Steps
We welcome your comments on our initial proposals and would be grateful if you could provide some feedback in the Feedback section below.
Alternatively, we are happy for you to email us at consultation@scotthobbsplanning.com with the subject ‘South Ward Road’ until Wednesday 10th August 2022, or call us on 0131 226 7225.
Subject to this consultation exercise and further discussions with Dundee City Council, we propose to submit a detailed planning application for the proposals later in 2022.
The applicant and the design team will take account of the comments made during this consultation stage as the proposals are developed ahead of submission.
Proposed Timeline:
Consultation site goes live
Online consultation event
Deadline for feedback on online consultation
Submission of planning and conservation area consent applications and supporting documents
Projected approval by Dundee City Council
Once a planning application has been submitted, the full range of supporting documents (such as the Planning Statement, Design and Access Statement and technical reports) will be available for public viewing, and you will be provided the opportunity to make formal comments to Dundee City Council planning authority.
Feedback
We welcome your comments on our initial proposals and would be grateful if you could provide some feedback in the section below. This consultation is open until Wednesday 10th August 2022. Alternatively, we are happy for you to email us at consultation@scotthobbsplanning.com with the subject ‘South Ward Road’ until Wednesday 10th August 2022 or call us on 0131 226 7225. Paper copies of the website content can be provided on request.
