Morris Court

The newest of the Co-operative’s developments, handover took place in March 2009 after negotiations with house-builders Barratt Homes to purchase the block of 15 one and two bedroom homes. The Co-operative is delighted to be assisting Perth & Kinross Council in meeting housing need in Perth by these new, high quality homes for affordable rent. 

The Axiom Development on Tulloch Road has been let to applicants from Perth & Kinross Council’s Housing List and to those on the Co-operative’s housing list. This sees the Co-operative purchase it’s first ‘off the shelf’ development.

The properties have been build to a high specification and tenants are benefiting from a range of integrated appliances including a fridge freezer, washer dryer, gas hob and oven, and thermostatic shower. The flats also come with their own individual parking space and are ideally located within easy access of Perth city centre and served by a range of local shops and amenities.

The development also benefits from it’s close proximity to Fairfield, with the Co-operative office located just across the road and staff on hand to help with any initial teething problems. 

Angus Court

Completed in November 2008, the Co-operative’s development of seven family homes at Angus Court has recently been awarded a Highly Commended Certificate by Perth Civic Trust. In particular, the assessors liked the landscaping which they thought worked well alongside the existing planting and landscaping. They also noted how relatively modest buildings can make a clear architectural statement through the careful use of materials, colour and proportion.

The seven properties are south facing and benefit from energy efficient gas boilers, making them warm and easy to heat. The open plan kitchen and dining area give the houses a spacious feel and patio doors opening out to the garden area extend the feeling of space and give maximum natural light.

Grant Ager, the Co-op's Director said of the award, "This is a tremendous accolade for the Co-operative:  not only can we deliver on sustainability but in the aesthetic of individual developments which truly create place. Let's hope the Government pays heed to this in the years to come and that the mistakes of mass produced boxes are left where they should be - in the seventies and not in the 21st century."

Muirton Park Phase 2

The Co-operative is looking forward to the handover of it’s 13 properties in Phase 2 of the regeneration of Muirton Park. The site is in the northeast of the regeneration area, near Perth Grammar and St. Columba's secondary schools. Some of the Co-operative’s properties will overlook the new village green and they comprise mostly of three-storey townhouses.   
The site is advancing according to plan and progress is being made from the Malvina Place end, westwards towards the school.  It is expected that they will be completed sometime around August 2009. Although these homes have already been allocated to existing tenants of the Muirton area, if you are interested in Muirton Park please come into the office and speak to a member of staff.

Our photos show some of the building work underway.

Leonard Street, Perth

As you will already be aware if you are a regular website reader, the Co-operative has been in discussions over the Leonard Street site for some time now.  Leonard Street is located in Perth city centre, opposite the bus station. It used to be a garden machinery outlet but closed last year and has been empty since then. We had thought there may be scope to develop a second, nearby  site on the street, however this has not come to fruition. We are therefore looking at proceeding with the  original plans for sixteen units, a mix  of 1 and 2 bedroom flats.  As yet, we have no start date but obviously hope to progress with this site as quickly as we can.

This is a prime location, close to shops and transport links, just a stones throw from both the bus and train station and would be ideal for anyone looking for city centre living. This maybe another 'green' development for the Co-operative, potentially car-free with no parking facilities provided within the site.

Click here to see a map of the location

Errol

The Co-operative is pleased to announce it's involvement in a major development at Errol airfield which could result in around 60 homes for affordable rent.

A planning application recently went before Perth & Kinross Council, seeking approval for a sustainable village comprising of a mix of houses for sale and affordable rent, plus industrial units. The first stage of the planning process was approved by Councillors of Perth & Kinross Council, on a compromise of 240 homes, 25% of which would be for affordable rent.

Although it is likely that the planning application will ultimately have to go before the Scottish Executive for approval, the project has widespread support amongst local councillors who have realised the desperate shortage of affordable housing in The Carse. The applicant, the Morris Leslie Group, is also hoping to provide industrial starter units for workshop/office purposes and it is hoped that new jobs will be created as well as consolidating the group's position in the area as an employer and rapidly-expanding business.

More details of the project can be found at www.grangeparkerrol.com