Summary - Former Barony Colliery
Barony Road, Auchinleck, KA18 KA18 2LL
1 bed 1 bath Land
Large rural site with consented eco-wellness potential and strong development upside.
- Large landholding of c.44 hectares (109 acres)
- Conditional PPP granted January 2024 (ref 23/0491/PPP)
- Indicative scheme: 40-bed hotel and 160 standalone units
- South-facing Doon Valley aspects and river corridor
- Predominantly woodland and mixed scrub; varied topography
- Tenure unknown; buyer to satisfy themselves legally
- Substantial infrastructure, remediation and servicing required
- Located in a very deprived area; funding considerations apply
A rare 44-hectare (109-acre) semi-rural holding on the former Barony Colliery, offered with conditional planning permission in principle for an Eco‑Wellness Park (ref 23/0491/PPP, granted January 2024). The site combines substantial woodland, open glades and a river corridor, with south-facing aspects across the Doon Valley and partial surfaced access adjacent to the Barony A‑Frame visitor area. Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband support leisure or hospitality uses.
The consented, indicative scheme shows a 40‑bed hotel and 160 standalone self-contained units (not for permanent residence), plus reception, wellness and educational/leisure uses. That planning in principle is a strong value driver but is conditional — detailed consent, servicing and infrastructure work will be needed. The site also remains eligible for alternative uses subject to local authority approval.
Practical considerations: the holding sits in a very deprived wider area and tenure is currently unknown, which may affect grant and funding options. There are no flood risk constraints recorded, but the largely vegetated and wooded terrain will require site investigation, remediation and access improvements before development. Offers are invited; prospective purchasers should verify detailed planning documents and carry out their own technical and legal due diligence with East Ayrshire Council.
This opportunity suits investors, leisure operators or developers seeking a large, characterful rural site with planning momentum and scope for a bespoke, low‑density wellness or amenity scheme.
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