Freehold 0.47ha Aultmore plot — expired planning for six houses, strong rural development potential..
Approx 0.47 ha (4,700 sqm) freehold plot
Planning permission granted 03/2014 for 6 houses; permission now expired
Very large greenfield plot with rural development potential
Remote, very deprived local area — limited immediate local demand
Excellent mobile signal; broadband speeds are very slow
No reported flood risk on the site
Plans available for viewing; fresh planning likely required
Suitable for niche uses (distillery/visitor accommodation) but needs investment
A substantial, freehold greenfield plot of about 0.47 hectares (4,700 sqm) in Aultmore, Moray, offered as a development or long-term investment opportunity. The site sits in established farming countryside and benefits from excellent mobile reception and no reported flood risk — useful fundamentals for a range of rural projects.
Planning permission for six houses with garages was granted in March 2014 but has since expired; the original plans are available for reference. That history demonstrates development potential but means any buyer should factor in the time and cost of securing fresh consent or adapting the existing proposals.
The setting is remote and in a very deprived local area classification, so projects relying on immediate local demand should be considered carefully. Broadband speeds are very slow, which may affect certain types of commercial or residential marketing and will likely require investment in connectivity. At the same time, the plot’s proximity to the Speyside whisky region suggests niche opportunities—boutique distilling, visitor accommodation or rural housing aimed at buyers seeking countryside lifestyle.
This plot will suit a buyer experienced in rural development or an investor prepared to manage planning re-application, infrastructure upgrades and marketing to a wider catchment. It’s an opportunity to create character development in a scenic location, but it comes with clear constraints and likely upfront costs to realise its potential.