The Former Lodge Hotel Old Rayne, Insch, AB52 6RY

The subjects comprise a substantial two storey traditional granite built detached property contained within grounds which extend a total of 0.24 Hectares (0.59 Acre) or thereby. The grounds are relatively level and vehicular access to the site is via Lawrence Road.

Planning
The subjects benefit from detailed Planning Permission and Section 75 Agreement in relation to the erection of 4 Architect Designed Dwellinghouses with further information available on the Aberdeenshire Planning Portal under reference APP/2020/2444.
The consent permits the demolition of the former Lodge Hotel buildings and associated outbuildings, excluding the existing chalet in the south-eastern corner, and their replacement with four detached villas, each benefitting from a detached single garage.

Location
The development site is situated within the small rural settlement of Old Rayne located approximately 7 miles northwest of Inverurie on the main A96 roadway. A wide range of services and facilities can be found within the nearby town of Inverurie or alternatively within Aberdeen city itself. The subjects are located 0.2 miles from Old Rayne Primary school and 9.2 miles from Inverurie Academy.

The development site is located to the south most end of the settlement at the junction of Lawrence road with Riverside Drive with residential accommodation to the north and south and agricultural land to the east. The subject's location gives good access to the A96.