Under the proposals, the plot of land just east of the A96 will feature 49 new homes, ranging from one-bedroom flats to five-bedroom semi-detached houses.

Entrances from the new development will be created from Blackhall Road, Corsmanhill Drive and Corsmanhill Road.

Malcolm Allan Housebuilders plan to keep the west of the site open for green space, with flowers planted along the back gardens of some homes.

Drawings submitted to Aberdeenshire Council show the houses following a similar design as the developer’s neighbouring Westgate South site which has 230 homes.