Persimmon Homes is looking to deliver 333 homes on the wasteland where the old Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) once stood.

The proposal, which has been approved in principle by city planners, signals a move into the Aberdeen market for the housebuilder.

However, Royal Aberdeen Golf Club, which shares a border with the 14-hectare site, has objected to the plans on safety grounds.

Their objection states: “Golf shots are played taking care not to hit others, but the risks increase where there are members of the public hidden from view, or homes are close to the boundary.

“We have specific concerns about public access on to the golf course and play areas associated with the new development that will increase the risk of members of the public being hit by balls.”

Persimmon has promised to deliver a “high-quality residential development” on the site.

Of the 333 homes, 88 will be affordable homes according to the firm’s planning statement. Persimmon intends to invest £35.8m in the site, with the development estimated to generate nearly £500,000 per annum for Aberdeen City Council in tax receipts.