The Scottish Borders Council is seeking input on a consultation into the future expansion of Tweedbank.
Views can now be made on 'Tweedbank, A Vision for Growth and Sustainability', the draft Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG).
The 12-week consultation runs until Friday 15 May, while a public exhibition will be held in Tweedbank Community Centre on Wednesday 4 March from 2pm-8pm.
Why is the SPG important?
The guidance is a key component of the Tweedbank Masterplan, a transformational prospectus which will encourage people to live, learn, visit and work in the local community.
The draft SPG provides direction on the development of new residential and high quality business space within Tweedbank, with 350 jobs estimated to be created and the potential to generate £150m of Gross Value Added (GVA) to the Borders economy.
The draft SPG, which was approved by Councillors in January, also includes the potential for a new care home, while other areas of land are safeguarded such as higher quality existing woodland.
Views from the consultation will be considered as part of the final SPG which is due to be presented again to Councillors for approval later this year.
The Tweedbank site will make a significant contribution to the housing land needs which have to be made in order to meet Scottish Government requirements.
The SPG also supports our commitment to the Edinburgh and South East City Deal, and the Borders Railway Blueprint programme.
Councillor Tom Miers, Executive Member for Planning and Environment, said: "Consultation is key to the Tweedbank SPG in order to create a successful, integrated new community. We are asking people to contribute to this SPG, which is a vital document for the future of the village, and the Scottish Borders."
Councillor Mark Rowley, Executive Member for Business and Economic Development, also said: "This is a great opportunity to have your say on the Tweedbank SPG, which alongside the Borders Innovation Park, will provide a transformational range of homes, high-quality commercial premises and recreational opportunities which will deliver significant benefits for the whole of the Scottish Borders."
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