Plans have been launched for 980 new homes on the outskirts of a north-east town.
The owner of the land on Cromleybank Farm outside Ellon wants to create a new development which would also include a primary school and a southern link road.
A similar plan was submitted to Aberdeenshire Council in 2015 but was rejected because it was suggested a bridge would be needed to deal with increase in traffic.
Scotia Homes has now put forward proposals on behalf of the landowner.
Director Derrick Thomson said while the company may contribute to building a bridge it could not carry out the task.
The latest development plan says: “Public transport into the site is expected, particularly to and from the retail centre and academy.
“Permeability within the development for active travel should be promoted and connectivity to the rest of the Ellon green network is expected in this development with opportunities existing to link into the path network along the river.”
It went on to say: “It is expected that 245 affordable homes will be provided within the site in a selection of types.
“Competition between retail on the site and the town is discouraged and retail units on the site should be designed to provide local convenience shopping.”
A public consultation into the plans is expected to take place in the next few weeks.