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Commercial Property Monthly - Volume 29 - Issue 1 - 2011

Recently occupied office pavilion, Cradlehall, Inverness
Green Shoots

G H Johnston Building Consultants Ltd, the north's leading Planning and Architectural Consultants, are reporting a diverse order book over the next few months.  Work in the planning and designing of commercial buildings includes the new District Centre at Milton of Leys, Inverness for Tulloch Homes and in Aviemore work is nearing completion of the second phase of development at Dalfaber District Centre, with the owners, Rathven Investments reporting a healthy interest in their commercial and retail buildings.  Also in Aviemore the detailed planning consent the company obtained for Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort for a mix of commercial buildings, leisure buildings and housing is now being looked at with a view to implementation.  The firm's planning and architectural services are also in demand by the leisure industry, with work now starting on site at the prestigious Loch Ness Country House Hotel.  This project includes the addition of a wedding venue and function suite to the listed building.  This was a particularly sensitive and challenging project as the hotel is set in fine gardens with many mature trees.

In Novemer 2010 one of the firm's major applications was granted approval by the Planning Authority.  This is a mixed used development of 250 houses, business, retail, tourism, leisure and community uses on land near Tain, Ross-shire for BKB Property.  House builders and a number of commercial interests are showing interest in this development.  Looking to the future, the company is focusing on driving forward with new projects in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh with both existing and new clients in the retail, hotel and office sectors.

Based in Inverness for 30 years, the firm offers an integrated planning and architectural service to commercial clients.  Contact: Gary Johnston  Tel: 01463 237229  Email:
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Land and Business Magazine - Issue 33 - October/November, 2009

When it comes to planning, one company leads the field

G H Johnston Building Consultants Ltd is the Highlands leading architectural planning consultancy.  Established over 30 yeas ago, the company provides a comprehensive service to landowners seeking to maximise the potential of their land or property.  The planning team include highly experienced RTPI qualified former local authority planners who are able to guide clients smoothly through the new Government planning legislation, without unnecessary delays, by anticipating potential problems and pitfalls.

 

Advice is available on a wide range of issues, from policy planning, master planning, land use and development potential, to the lodging of planning applications and appearing on clients’ behalf at hearings and public inquiries.  Amongst our clients are Inverbroom Estate, Cawdor Estates, Brahan Estates, Broadland Properties Ltd, County Properties Ltd and Home Farms Ltd.  For one of our landowning clients, Cawdor Estates, we are currently leading the master planning of a major long-term development plan for the expansion of Cawdor village. This involves working closely with the community, assimilating the feasibility, urban design and environmental inputs, consulting with the Planning Authority and relevant statutory agencies, and designing a framework for guiding financial and market appraisals. This will be the foundation for a development plan submission and a major planning application.

As the company also comprises architects and supporting staff, projects can, if required, be taken forward from planning through the design and construction stages to completion.  By offering this wide range of services, projects are handled from conception to completion by members of a team fully aware of the clients’ objectives and parameters.

 

In the face of Government reviews of planning policies and legislation, the company aims to remain at the forefront of the planning and architecture professions and assist the landowners to take forward developments in the current economic climate.  If you wish to discuss a particular project please contact Alan Ogilvie, Colin Mackenzie or Gary Johnston.

 
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