PLANS have been revealed for a large house at the site of the riverside Inverkip property at the centre of the Margaret Fleming murder investigation have been submitted to Inverclyde Council.
The two-storey development at Seacroft on the A78 would have five bedrooms, including a guest suite, sitting rooms, a large dining and kitchen area, a games and play room and an office.
A design statement submitted to Inverclyde planners by Rebecchi Architectural asserts: “Given its recent tragic history surrounding a murder enquiry, a fresh, contemporary development will bring the site a new lease of life, which is in the interest of the immediate neighbours and those living in the area.”
The statement continues: “Although located among 1.5 storey houses, we feel a two-storey house would be more fitting for the significantly larger plot than its neighbours.
“However, the house is split into five distinct gabled forms, giving the appearance of multiple smaller buildings. This reduces the overall height, helping the building feel smaller.
“Introducing balconies further takes advantage of the site’s location, creating elevated external private spaces from which to enjoy the surroundings.
“To complement these, large overhangs provide protection from rain and sun to minimise excessive solar heat gain.”
The application is now pending consideration by council officials.
Seacroft was subject to an extensive search by police trying to trace missing woman Margaret Fleming. In 2019, Edward Cairney and Avril Jones who lived at the property were convicted of murdering her.
There have been a number of previous applications for the site, proposing several properties, all of which were approved but didn’t proceed.
