Bowmore Phase 4 receives planning permission
The fourth phase of Argyll Community Housing Associations multi-phase housing at Bowmore received planning on 13 December 2024.
Most of the Islay villages are planned settlements and all have largely retained their integrity despite some modern sprawl round their fringes. As a result, Islay has a strong building typology characterised by low rise traditional whitewashed buildings with slate roofs, often laid out in terraces built down and round slopes. The houses at the Shoreline masterplan at Bowmore follow this strong tradition. Phase 4 will be no different.
Unlike most of the Islay villages, Bowmore largely turns its back on the coastline. However, the Shoreline site is elevated and presented an opportunity to exploit panoramic views across Loch Indaal. The site of a former artillery battery from the Napoleonic Wars lies on a promontory immediately to the east, with views to the Paps of Jura.
Phase 4 following on form the previous 3 phases aims to provide a mixed range of affordable housing options, integrated with the existing settlement, respecting the historic street pattern and architecture whilst creating a development which is of its time.
Three completed phases have delivered 51 affordable homes and these are fully occupied.