Planning Approval for Mixed-Use Forestry Development

16 June 2025

We are delighted planning permission has been granted for our new mixed-use forestry development at Kirkland Farm, St John’s Town of Dalry.

This project represent a pivotal investment in sustainable land management infrastructure in southwest Scotland. Designed as a modern hub for our client’s growing operations, this mixed-use development integrates new-build forestry offices, accommodation, and an agricultural barn, alongside the retained fabric of the existing farmstead.

Set in the rural heart of St John’s Town of Dalry, the development reflects our client’s ambition to enhance operational capacity while actively supporting the local economy, employment, and operations.

The proposal comprises:

A 455m² single-storey office building, providing open-plan and cellular workspace, meeting rooms, staff welfare facilities, and short-term accommodation for visiting staff.

A 330m² agricultural barn, offering a flexible open-plan layout and covered link to the main building, supporting machinery storage and forestry processing.

On-site residential provision, including short-stay staff accommodation and longer-term housing for a live-in farm manager, reinforcing site resilience and 24/7 oversight.

Retention and adaptive reuse of existing structures, including an open garage and bothy, now repurposed for secure mechanical and agricultural equipment storage.

A welcoming public frontage, integrating soft landscaping, wayfinding, and a clearly defined entrance that promotes community engagement and environmental sensitivity.