Corton is situated to the southeast of the town of Ayr, South Ayrshire. It occupies an area of approximately 130.0 ha. The site is bound to the north and east by a railway line and to the west by the A77.
South Ayrshire Council’s Regulatory (Planning) Panel has now voted in favour of approving an enhanced Masterplan and revised major retail development at the Corton site based in Southeast Ayr. The Swan Group proposal includes changes to an existing consent to provide a more environmentally friendly and sustainable development. The new consent will deliver an increase in residential unit numbers from 750 to 850, helping to provide much-needed new homes to the area.
The development will also include new major infrastructure, a primary school, community meeting space, a mixed-use neighbourhood centre, office/business provision and a major retail development. The retail development, which will serve as a local centre for Southeast Ayr, will also include three restaurants with drive-thru facilities; circa 400 car parking spaces; and a petrol filling station with EV charging facilities. Corton represents the team’s largest development to date and will serve as a noteworthy flagship project. Along with the built development, Corton will also see a considerable number of trees planted along with the creation of 4 hectares of new wildflower meadows and enhanced watercourses including 2 hectares of new wetland habitats significantly improving local biodiversity. A new community parkland; orchard; and food-growing areas will also feature in the development area.
Corton is the initial phase of the Council’s allocated urban expansion area within Southeast Ayr with the overall site able to accommodate circa 2,700 homes. Momentum is now in place to secure the delivery of Southeast Ayr and developers are working with the Council to implement their respective phases of development. Swan Group are co-ordinating infrastructure Works to commence April 2024 with completion targeted October 2025.