Plans go in for demolition of old cottage near Innerleithen

Burnside Cottage at Whitehope, near Innerleithen.

Andrew Aitken, of Leith in Edinburgh, wants to knock down disused Burnside Cottage and its outbuildings and replace it with a modern family home.

A design statement, submitted on behalf of Mr Aitken by Midlothian-based D2 Architectural Design, reads: “Our client currently owns the existing property at Whitehope.

“The existing buildings on the site consists of a cottage and three outbuildings, all of which have been unused for several years and have fallen into disrepair.

A house being planned to replace Burnside Cottage at Whitehope, near Innerleithen.

“Our client wishes to redevelop the site to provide a modern family house with usable external space for young children.”

A pre-application discussion with Scottish Borders Council’s planning department revealed concerns over the scale of the ground level changes proposed.

Officers will now consider the proposals before making a decision.