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STV News
2 days ago
- Business
- STV News
Center Parcs submits planning application for first holiday village in Scotland
Center Parcs has submitted the planning application for its first holiday village in Scotland to Borders Council. The site is located three miles north of Hawick and will feature around 700 lodges within a newly forested landscape. The submission follows eight months of public consultation, including four statutory consultation events in Lilliesleaf, Denholm, Selkirk and Hawick. Center Parcs Center Parcs Scotland: CGI image of the Watersports Loch. Center Parcs Center Parcs Center Parcs Scotland: CGI image of the Village Square. Center Parcs Center Parcs said more than 1,000 members of the public provided feedback that has 'shaped and refined' the final design proposals. The site includes waterside lodges, apartments, lochs, spa, sports plaza, and a nature and heritage centre. The Scottish village has been modeled on the Center Parcs' six existing villages across England and Ireland, and will include a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, shops, bars, restaurants and swimming and spa attractions. The total investment for the new village is estimated at between £350m and £400m. Center Parcs Masterplan of the Center Parcs village in the Scottish Borders. Center Parcs Between 750 and 800 jobs could be created during construction with around 1,200 permanent, year-round roles to be created. Colin McKinlay, CEO of Center Parcs, said: ''We're thrilled to submit our planning application for our proposed Center Parcs village in Scotland. 'Since unveiling our initial plans in November, it's been a busy and rewarding eight months of consultation. 'We've listened carefully to feedback from local communities and stakeholders and have worked hard to shape a proposal that is both ambitious and sensitive to its surroundings.' Center Parcs Center Parcs Scotland: CGI image of the Aqua Sana Forest Spa. Center Parcs Center Parcs Center Parcs Scotland: CGI image of the Heritage & Nature Centre. Center Parcs Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Impact of Center Parcs on Scottish Borders economy revealed
Center Parcs want to build its first Scottish holiday village at Huntlaw Farm just off the A7, north of Hawick and south of Selkirk. The proposed development has won widespread support for its potential to transform the region's economy for the better. If planning permission is granted for the site, the development is expected to generate between 750 and 800 jobs during the construction phase. Once operational, the village will create approximately 1,200 permanent, non-seasonal roles – offering a wide range of career opportunities for local residents, including management positions. Center Parks (Image: Center Parcs Scotland and Float Digital) The total investment in the project is estimated at between £350 million and £400m. A series of public consultations were held earlier this year and an official planning application appeared on SBC's planning portal today. The development incorporates lodges, apartment buildings, central buildings incorporating a swimming pool, indoor leisure facilities, spa, retail shops, bars, coffee shops and restaurant facilities. Read More There will also be outdoor leisure facilities, staff welfare facilities, ancillary buildings, car park, main access from and onto the A7, engineering operations, creation of lochs, an energy centre, hard and soft landscaping, woodland planting and forest management works. The plans also include demolition of Huntlaw Farm buildings along with all other associated infrastructure works and activities. Center Parks (Image: Center Parcs) The application submitted includes no less that 423 documents, including an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). A planning statement says: 'The proposed development will provide a major tourism asset to the sub-region, bringing in an estimated 356,700 visitors to southern Scotland and resulting in an injection of £8.8 million annual visitor spending in the Scottish Borders economy. 'In terms of economic growth, Center Parcs Scottish Borders provides opportunities to boost the economy on a local and regional scale by providing employment and skills opportunities, as well as acting as a catalyst for further investment into the Scottish Borders.' Center Parcs currently operates six villages across the UK and Ireland and brings over 35 years of experience in delivering high-quality, family short breaks.
Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Center Parcs unveils incredible video of new Scottish resort with waterside lodges & subtropical swimming pool
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CENTER Parcs has given holidaymakers a glimpse into its new Scottish resort - complete with waterslide lodges and a subtropical swimming pool. The tourism giant is set to open the exciting new location in the Scottish Borders by early 2029. 10 The proposed site is located three miles north of Hawick and will feature around 700 lodges Credit: Center Parcs Scotland 10 The park will have many different areas including a pancake house and waterfront Credit: Center Parcs Scotland 10 A village will include a relaxing Aqua Sana Forest Spa Credit: Center Parcs Scotland 10 A new flythrough video of the holiday village gives the public a first look at what it could become Credit: Center Parcs Scotland And a brand new flythrough video of the holiday village is giving the public a first look at what it could become. The footage takes viewers on a virtual tour of the site, three miles north of Hawick, Roxburghshire, featuring waterside lodges, apartments and lochs. There's also an Aqua Sana Forest Spa, a 'subtropical swimming paradise', sports plaza, and the planned Nature and Heritage Centre. It was revealed during the final stage of public consultation, held on Tuesday and Wednesday in Hawick. The event marks a major milestone in the development process. Attendees in Hawick were able to view the updated masterplan, a 3D physical model of the proposed village centre and spa, and new CGI visuals showcasing the design of the lodges and central facilities. Center Parcs is set to submit a planning application this summer to Scottish Borders Council. The proposed site will feature around 700 lodges. The Scottish village will include a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities, retail outlets, bars, restaurants, and signature swimming and spa attractions. The total investment is estimated at between £350million and £400million. Center Parcs reveals hugenew holiday resort opening in the UK During construction, the project is expected to create between 750 and 800 jobs, with a strong emphasis on working with regional contractors. Once open, the village will provide approximately 1,200 permanent, year-round roles, offering a wide range of career opportunities for local people, including positions in management. Since early 2025, Center Parcs has carried out a programme of community engagement. This included a community day in Hawick and statutory drop-in events in Lilliesleaf, Denholm and Selkirk, culminating in this week's two-day consultation in Hawick. Feedback from these events has directly informed changes to the masterplan, helping shape the final proposal. Following this final consultation, Center Parcs will make final refinements to the design before submitting its planning application. 10 The new site will feature a 'subtropical swimming paradise' Credit: Center Parcs Scotland 10 There will be lodges which look out over the water Credit: Center Parcs Scotland 10 The total investment is estimated at between £350million and £400million Credit: Center Parcs Scotland 10 Center Parcs plans to submit a planning application this summer to Scottish Borders Council Credit: Center Parcs Scotland Colin McKinlay, CEO of Center Parcs, said: "It's fantastic to share a visual representation of our proposed Scottish village with the local community. "The flythrough video and 3D model really help bring the plans to life and add to the real sense of anticipation that has been evident at recent consultation events. "It's one thing to describe what we're hoping to build, but seeing it laid out visually captures the ambition of what we're planning. "We've worked hard to ensure this proposed village reflects the feedback we've received from the community and stakeholders over the past few months. "From the layout of the lodges to how the central areas integrate with the forest setting, every element has been carefully considered. "This is about creating a destination that not only brings joy to families but also respects and enhances the local environment. "This has the potential to be a once-in-a-generation investment for the Scottish Borders. "If approved, our village between Hawick and Selkirk will create over a thousand high-quality, permanent jobs and provide ongoing opportunities for local businesses. "We're incredibly excited about what this could mean for the region and look forward to continuing our journey with the community as we prepare to submit our planning application." 10 The Scottish village will include a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities Credit: Center Parcs Scotland
Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
First pictures of UK's brand new Center Parcs show off overwater lodges, tropical lazy river and ‘sports loch'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE first images of what the new Center Parcs holiday village will look like in Scotland have been revealed. Center Parcs has unveiled a flythrough video of its proposed new holiday village in the Scottish Borders. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 12 The park will have many different areas including a pancake house and waterfront Credit: Center Parcs Scotland 12 There will also be a subtropical swimming paradise, with a lazy river Credit: Center Parcs Scotland 12 For a spot of luxury, there will be the Aqua Sana Forest Spa Credit: Center Parcs Scotland The video takes viewers on a virtual tour of the site, featuring the arrivals road, waterside lodges, apartments, lochs, Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Subtropical Swimming Paradise, Sports Plaza, and the planned Nature and Heritage Centre. Center Parcs plans to submit a planning application this summer to Scottish Borders Council. The proposed site is located three miles north of Hawick and will feature around 700 lodges. The Scottish village will include a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities, retail outlets, bars, restaurants, and signature swimming and spa attractions. The total investment for the new village is estimated at between £350 million and £400 million. Colin McKinlay, CEO of Center Parcs, said: "[There will be a] two kilometre access road that would take you up to the start of the area where we're looking to develop. "You'll be met with a cycle centre, a spa, you'll be able to walk through a forest to an iconic view of our swimming pool consulate with up to about 700 lodges that'll be interspersed within the trees. "Together with a nature centre, a heritage centre, lots of outdoor activities as well." He added: "It's fantastic to share a visual representation of our proposed Scottish village with the local community. "The flythrough video and 3D model really help bring the plans to life and add to the real sense of anticipation that has been evident at recent consultation events. Center Parcs reveals hugenew holiday resort opening in the UK "It's one thing to describe what we're hoping to build, but seeing it laid out visually captures the ambition of what we're planning. "This is about creating a destination that not only brings joy to families but also respects and enhances the local environment. "This has the potential to be a once-in-a-generation investment for the Scottish Borders." If approved, the village will create over a thousand permanent jobs and provide ongoing opportunities for local businesses. 12 There will also be a nature and wetland area Credit: Center Parcs Scotland 12 The Subtropical Swimming Paradise will have both inside and outside areas Credit: Center Parcs Scotland 12 The attraction is expected to attracted people both sides of the border Credit: Center Parcs Scotland He continued: "[It is] massively exciting. As a proud Scotsman to be able to bring Center Parcs to the Scottish Borders would be really, really exciting. "It's one where I think there's an opportunity for many people in Scotland to enjoy a Center Parcs resort as well as people from England coming up south of the border to enjoy the fabulous scenery in the Scottish Borders as well." McKinlay noted that the response to the project has been positive, with the reception from the people in the Scottish Borders being "fantastic". He also said that the consultation meetings have been a lot about listening to feedback from people who saw the proposed plans. 12 There will be a range of different activities also available Credit: Center Parcs Scotland 12 The newly released CGI video shows the different zones and lodge types Credit: Center Parcs Scotland 12 There will be a two kilometre entrance lane to the site Credit: Center Parcs Scotland As a result of the meetings, some changes have been made including moving the position of some of the lodges and where more trees could be planted. "Fingers crossed if we get the planning permission then we would look to open in late spring, early summer of 2029," he concluded. In January, Center Parcs also revealed a new attraction at a UK park, which both kids and adults love. A mum has also revealed the affordable UK holiday park, which she says is like Center Parcs without the price tag. Plus, one of the world's oldest Center Parcs resorts has new farm experience and water playhouse. 12 Some of the lodges overlook a loch Credit: Center Parcs Scotland 12 There will be holiday apartments too Credit: Center Parcs Scotland
The Irish Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
First pictures of UK's brand new Center Parcs show off overwater lodges, tropical lazy river and ‘sports loch'
THE first images of what the new Center Parcs holiday village will look like in Scotland have been revealed. Center Parcs has unveiled a flythrough video of its proposed new Advertisement 12 The park will have many different areas including a pancake house and waterfront Credit: Center Parcs Scotland 12 There will also be a subtropical swimming paradise, with a lazy river Credit: Center Parcs Scotland 12 For a spot of luxury, there will be the Aqua Sana Forest Spa Credit: Center Parcs Scotland The video takes viewers on a virtual tour of the site, featuring the arrivals road, waterside lodges, apartments, lochs, Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Subtropical Swimming Paradise, Sports Plaza, and the planned Nature and Heritage Centre. Center Parcs plans to submit a planning application this summer to Scottish Borders Council. The proposed site is located three miles north of Hawick and will feature around 700 lodges. The Scottish village will include a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities, retail outlets, bars, restaurants, and signature swimming and spa attractions. Advertisement Read more on Center Parcs The total investment for the new village is estimated at between £350 million and £400 million. Colin McKinlay, CEO of Center Parcs, said: "[There will be a] two kilometre access road that would take you up to the start of the area where we're looking to develop. "You'll be met with a pool consulate with up to about 700 lodges that'll be interspersed within the trees. "Together with a nature centre, a Advertisement Most read in News Travel He added: "It's fantastic to share a visual representation of our proposed Scottish village with the local community. "The flythrough video and 3D model really help bring the plans to life and add to the real sense of anticipation that has been evident at recent consultation events. Center Parcs reveals hugenew holiday resort opening in the UK "It's one thing to describe what we're hoping to build, but seeing it laid out visually captures the ambition of what we're planning. "This is about creating a destination that not only brings joy to families but also respects and enhances the local environment. Advertisement "This has the potential to be a once-in-a-generation investment for the Scottish Borders." If approved, the village will create over a thousand permanent jobs and provide ongoing opportunities for 12 There will also be a nature and wetland area Credit: Center Parcs Scotland 12 The Subtropical Swimming Paradise will have both inside and outside areas Credit: Center Parcs Scotland Advertisement 12 The attraction is expected to attracted people both sides of the border Credit: Center Parcs Scotland He continued: "[It is] massively exciting. As a proud Scotsman to be able to bring Center Parcs to the Scottish Borders would be really, really exciting. "It's one where I think there's an opportunity for many people in Scotland to enjoy a Center Parcs resort as well as people from England coming up south of the border to enjoy the fabulous scenery in the Scottish Borders as well." McKinlay noted that the response to the project has been positive, with the reception from the people in the Scottish Borders being "fantastic". Advertisement He also said that the consultation meetings have been a lot about listening to feedback from people who saw the proposed plans. 12 There will be a range of different activities also available Credit: Center Parcs Scotland 12 The newly released CGI video shows the different zones and lodge types Credit: Center Parcs Scotland 12 There will be a two kilometre entrance lane to the site Credit: Center Parcs Scotland Advertisement As a result of the meetings, some changes have been made including moving the position of some of the lodges and where more trees could be planted. "Fingers crossed if we get the planning permission then we would look to open in late spring , early summer of 2029," he concluded. In January, A mum has also revealed the Advertisement Plus, 12 Some of the lodges overlook a loch Credit: Center Parcs Scotland 12 There will be holiday apartments too Credit: Center Parcs Scotland 12 The site is expect to open before 2030 Credit: Center Parcs Scotland Advertisement
