Around 200 new jobs for Perthshire near Horn Milk Bar

£20m roadside development features Petrol Station and hotel

Around 200 jobs will be created if Perth and Kinross Council planners approve a new £20m roadside development close to the famous Horn Milk Bar near Errol.

Plans have been submitted by Horn Developments Ltd on behalf of property firm Ashfield Land which will see a petrol station, hotel and 3 restaurants built off the A90 between Perth and Dundee in the Carse of Gowrie.

The public will now have the opportunity to comment on the development which officials say will bring new visitors to the area, whilst improving services available to local residents.

Benefits to HGV Drivers and motorists

Included in the plans are a Petrol station, shop, coffee drive-thru and carwash which will be operated by EG On The Move, a leading UK forecourt operator.

HGV and other drivers will benefit from EV charging points and overnight parking and welfare facilities; lack of layby stopping points being a problem in the area.

Three restaurants and a 60-bedroom hotel are included in the development which will be powered by an on-site solar farm.

Biodiversity enhancements will be created during landscaping processes across the site.

Steven McGarva from Horn Developments Ltd said: “We are delighted to be bringing forward this planning application, which will provide improved and additional facilities both locally and for those visiting the area.

“The proposed development represents a £20 million investment, delivering an estimated 200 employment opportunities and providing access to a range of roadside services.

“It builds on a number of historic planning consents already delivered for the site, which has established the principle of developing a café/restaurant and petrol filling station at this location.”

Image courtesy of Horn Developments Ltd consultation board

Easing Traffic Concerns

One of the issues brought up by local residents at two consultation events was the potential impact of increased traffic through the village of Errol, which has 20mph control measures and contains a narrow road through its centre.

However, developers have listened to concerns regarding traffic, working with Transport Scotland, and have pledged to do what they can to mitigate noise and light pollution fears.

“Located directly off Inchmichael Junction, the proposals will significantly reduce the need for vehicles to travel further into Errol or The Grange, a common concern of residents,” added Mr McGarva.

“Proposals for the site will complement what is already on offer in Errol, and by bringing more visitors into the area, will serve to benefit businesses in the village. Those currently residing in the village will continue to use the existing amenities but will also have access to additional amenities that are not currently available.

“We would like to thank all those who engaged with us through the consultation process and helped us to inform this planning application.”

Developers have been in discussion with Ember and local bus services to add potential stops at the development, should it be granted permission.

They also state their belief that there will be no negative impacts to existing businesses nearby because they are catering for a different ‘target customer base’.