Plans have been lodged for a small block of flats on Brook Street in Broughty Ferry.

The Brunton Design Studio intends to develop a site on the corner of St Vincent Street which is currently occupied by a dilapidated cottage.

The plans are for sixteen flats, including five with 2 bedrooms and eleven with single bedrooms.

Allan Mudie, a partner in the practice, said: "We appreciate that this is a sensitive area and the site lies within the Broughty Ferry Conservation area. However we believe the proposal will contribute to the appearance of the area by providing a high-profile building using modern materials and design.


"The property presently on the site is beyond economic repair and is becoming increasingly run down. It’s intended that the new modern development will be a welcoming and attractive landmark building."

Mr Rodger Brunton said: "There’s a huge demand for housing in Broughty Ferry, particularly affordable homes. The Director of Housing spoke recently about the desperate need for such accommodation. He identified waiting lists in the thousands, whilst the availability was single figures."

Brunton also says an application has been made to the Scottish government’s Greener Homes Innovation Scheme.

A statement from the company said: "It is the intention to provide housing for either shared equity or intermediate rent, which will create a tenure of housing not currently available in the Broughty Ferry area, enabling working families to secure a foothold on the property ladder in a much pressured area of the city."

Mr Brunton explained: "This would be a very high-quality development designed to meet the needs of today’s families, retired down-sizing couples and first time buyers, providing contemporary homes in a very desirable area."

(IT/GK)