Orwell Farm, a sustainable business hub in Kinross, has secured planning permission for the next phase of its ambitious redevelopment, which will introduce a new nursery, a furniture workshop, and four new energy-efficient business pods.

The site, which was recently recognised as Net-Zero Development of the Year at the 2025 Scottish Property Awards, is expanding its community-focused ecosystem on the banks of Loch Leven.

The approved plans include:

• Nursery Relocation: A change of use from office to a purpose-built, outdoor-focused early years facility, enabling Rosemount Nursery to move from Kinross High Street.

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• Industrial Unit: A new Class 4 industrial unit will provide a modern base for local furniture maker and circular economy business, Fabby Furniture.

• Business Pods: Four new 50m² energy-efficient business pods will be developed. Three units are already let to The Pilates Lab, Edinburgh Film Company, and Frew Conservation.

Lynsay Bell Manson, co-owner of Orwell Farm and Director at Studio LBA, welcomed the approval, stating that the new additions "represent a diverse mix of small, independent Scottish businesses, further strengthening the community-focused ecosystem we are building here."

The entire development is designed in line with Orwell Farm's net-zero principles, employing high-performance materials, passive design, and on-site renewables. These measures reflect the environmental integrity that earned the first phase of the project a net-zero EPC rating, demonstrating a real appetite for high-quality rural workspaces.