Location
Situated to the north east of Falkirk on the A9 (Falkirk northern distributor road),
a short distance from the M9 connecting Stirling, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth.
Size
The site is 16.3 ha in size with circa 7.3 ha of remediated and serviced brownfield
land remaining for development within the park.
Ownership
The site is owned by Scottish Enterprise with infrastructure provided in a joint
venture with Falkirk Council.
Development/Planning Status
The site is zoned for Class 4, 5 and 6 uses. Occupiers will require detailed planning
permission on an individual plot basis.
Available Financial Assistance
The site is located in an area which eligible projects may attract 15%-35% Regional
Selective Assistance funding. Further information on eligibility of RSA funding
support can be provided.
TIF Supported Enabling Works
The TIF project has supported preparation works to create a viable development site.
Additional measures could be considered to advance speculative office/industrial
development on frontage sites through public/private funding arrangements.
Local Network Infrastructure
The Abbotsford site is fully serviced with dedicated junction access from the A9.
A Traffic Analysis report has been completed identifying the need for local road
network upgrading to the capacity and configuration of Etna Road. These works are
fundable via TIF.
Access
The A9 junction meets all anticipatable needs with internal road access servicing
all sites. Services include footways/street lighting and multi-media utilities.
Servicing of the site includes boundary landscape and signage and offers a high
amenity site for mixed-use development.