Decision looms on homes plan at former Aberdeen stadium site

Plans to transform the long-term home of an Aberdeen football club into a new housing development are to be discussed by councillors this week.

The Press and Journal reports that Barratt Homes North wants to build 48 homes with car parking at the site of Allan Park, the historic stadium of 94-year-old Cove Rangers.

Planning officers have recommended councillors approve proposals for the club’s former Loirston Road home subject to conditions.

The designs involve building 31 three-bedroom homes, 17 two-bedroom flats and four affordable houses.

The report to councillors reads: “The proposal to redevelop the former sports stadium in order to provide a development of 48 residential units, including a proportion of affordable housing, is considered to complement the wider residential area.

“As part of a separate application, the existing stadium would be replaced in an enhanced facility in the wider vicinity.

“As such, the acceptance of a decreased level of affordable housing can be accepted in this instance to assist in the cross provision of the new facility which shall cater for community use, and the associated benefits which arise.”

Six “letters of concern” have been submitted to the council by local residents, and Cove and Altens Community Council have also objected.

Members of the council’s planning development management committee will meet on Thursday to make a decision.

Cove Rangers made history as the first amateur side to own their own ground when they purchased Allan Park in 1948. The site was sold last year.

A new stadium, known as Calder Park, will be located next to a new secondary school, merging Kincorth and Torry Academies.