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New Elgin homes approved

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A long-time Elgin landmark will be restored as part of plans to expand the town.

Springfield Properties is expected to begin work on building 106 new homes at Linkwood Farm, to the south-east of the town, within six months.

Members of Moray Council’s planning committee unanimously endorsed the proposal yesterday, which will create a mix of 106 homes across a 12-acre plot.

The project will involve demolishing ancient agricultural sheds attached to the farm.

But a 19th century steading, with a clock tower attached, will be refurbished to form the focal point of the development.

Springfield’s land director, Kenny Shand, said the building’s renewal was an “exciting” aspect of the work.

Mr Shand added: “This project is particularly exciting as we have the opportunity to restore the existing farm steading, incorporating the distinctive character of the historic building into the development.

“It is an important local feature that should be preserved, we are creating a new lease of life for a well-loved landmark.”

The complex of 79 private and 27 affordable homes will include a mixture of two, three and four-bedroom houses.

The scheme is part of massive plans the housing firm has lodged to radically transform the south of Elgin.

During the next 40 years, the company aims to build 2,500 homes there in the form of three new villages.