Castle, New Cumnock, East Ayrshire, KA18
- Land size
- 1.48 acres
Key Features
- Outline Plan for mixeduse development site
- Strong residential demand in the local area
- Prominent main street commercial frontage
- Modern layout designed for efficient construction
- Excellent opportunity for developers and investors
Description
A superb opportunity to acquire a fully consented residential development with integrated retail/commercial units, set within a spacious and well positioned plot extending to approximately 5,547m² (0.6 Ha). Offering an excellent blend of housing and commercial potential, this site is ideal for developers looking to deliver a modern mixed use scheme in a desirable town location.
Development Overview
The approved planning permission comprises:
• 23 new residential units
• 11 terraced dwellings
• 12 modern apartments
• Two retail/commercial units (Use Classes 1a, 3 and sui generis), positioned in the northwest of the site, adjacent to the primary entrance and benefiting from frontage onto the town’s main street.
This balanced mix of housing and commercial accommodation provides strong appeal for both the local market and future occupiers, while offering the potential for attractive returns upon completion.
The layout has been thoughtfully designed to integrate both residential and commercial elements while maintaining privacy, accessibility, and visual appeal.
New Cumnock is a welcoming rural town in East Ayrshire, known for its scenic surroundings, rich heritage, and strong sense of community. Set amongst rolling hills and picturesque countryside, it offers a peaceful lifestyle while still providing essential amenities and good transport links. New Cumnock sits within beautiful East Ayrshire landscapes, surrounded by lush green hills, woodlands, and river walks—ideal for those who enjoy nature, walking, cycling, and outdoor pursuits. The town’s position near the River Nith and Afton Water adds to its natural charm. Historically a mining town, New Cumnock’s identity is shaped by its industrial past, with memorials, historic buildings, and landmarks reflecting its story. Visitors and residents can explore sites such as the Auld Kirk, Cumnock Castle ruins, and outdoor displays celebrating the area’s mining heritage.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
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- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-04-04
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 143 Development Land listings in Scotland (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- New Cumnock Primary School222 metres
- Pupils
- 224
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Netherthird Primary School4 miles
- Pupils
- 205
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Logan Primary School4.6 miles
- Pupils
- 109
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Lochnorris Primary School5.5 miles
- Pupils
- 493
- Type
- Non-denominational
- St Patrick's Primary School6.7 miles
- Pupils
- 124
- Type
- Roman Catholic
Secondary
- Robert Burns Academy5.5 miles
- Pupils
- 1,734
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Doon Academy9.9 miles
- Pupils
- 240
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Sanquhar Academy10 miles
- Pupils
- 218
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Loudoun Academy17 miles
- Pupils
- 888
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Queen Margaret Academy17 miles
- Pupils
- 681
- Type
- Roman Catholic
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
SEPA open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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