This is the first glimpse of how a new neighbourhood on the edge of a north-east port could look.
The 600-home Kirkton scheme on the southern outskirts of Fraserburgh would have space for a new primary school, health centre, shops – and even a cemetery.
The designs for the multimillion-pound project were revealed as developer Knight Frank prepared to present a final masterplan to councillors next week.
If the firm’s proposals are backed, the land will be transformed into a bustling new community which could boost Fraserburgh’s dwindling population of about 12,500 by as much as 10%.
It is hoped the development – which will be complete around 2025 – will attract a new generation of people to the town.
Knight Frank is working on the blueprint for landowner Kirkton Developments and it is understood that the construction phase of the project would also create new jobs.
Last night, senior planner Gary Purves said: “Knight Frank and Baxter Design have been working on the masterplan with Aberdeenshire Council’s officers for the best part of a year.
“A lot of time and effort has gone into formulating an indicative layout which is supported by the landowner, the prospective developer and the council officers.
“I am hopeful that the council’s Banff and Buchan area committee will recognise the significant social and economic benefits for the town as a result of the development by endorsing the work that we have done thus far.”
Council planning chief Stephen Archer has urged local councillors to throw their weight behind the scheme.
In a report to the committee, Mr Archer says: “The result of the ongoing process has led to a layout which satisfactorily addresses the current aims of the government to create
sustainable communities with a sense of place.
“The mix of land uses will ensure that there will be opportunities to introduce community facilities, employment sites and retail units in a planned manner.”
Mr Archer added that the whole settlement would “promote a healthy lifestyle”, with numerous footpaths through the open spaces.
Knight Frank has also confirmed that 40% of the 140-acre site would be planned open space, including land set aside for allotments, a community orchard and a cemetery. Space has also been earmarked for sports facilities.
When drawing up its initial proposals for the Kirkton development – first mooted seven years ago – planners took inspiration from Poundbury, an experimental village on the outskirts of Dorchester built around ideas from the Prince of Wales.
Many of the prince’s own theories about urban design were used at Poundbury, with rented and privately-owned homes set amongst shops, leisure facilities, schools, factories, workshops and offices.
In the masterplan statement, the developer has said that Kirkton would become the new gateway into the coastal town and “announce Fraserburgh’s presence”.
The development is part of the long-running Fraserburgh Masterplan project, which was launched more than a decade ago to make the town a more attractive place to live in and visit.
The Banff and Buchan area committee will meet on Tuesday to consider the proposals.