Burnfield Cottages, Nether Birnie

The sites was formally occupied by 2no. dwellings, known as Burnfield Cottages which have since been demolished. Wellwood Leslie were appointed to “refresh” an expired planning application and design a replacement exemplary house type that would fit the new site owners development aspirations and ICF construction methodology.

The new application prioritised simple volumes, traditional form, contemporary materials, and compliance with Moray Councils Rural Development Guidance. Dwellings are staggered and accommodation mirrored to avoid overlooking between key spaces, siting each house comfortably in its own setting and maintaining views out primarily towards the east from both plots.

The planning application was approved in September 2024, with the building warrant approval and subsequent site start in early 2025.

Location / Nether Birnie, Moray
Client / Alderman Ecobrix
Status / In progress
Sector / Residential