Investment consultancy GPH Engineering has announced a public consultation process on its planned gold resort at Feddinch Mains, St Andrews.
The multi-million-pound leisure-led development would include a clubhouse, golf accommodation - including up to 39 luxury suites - a spa and a restaurant.
Lying 2.5 km south west of St Andrews, adjacent to the A915, the 100-hectare site already has consent dating from 2004 for the development of an 18-hole championship golf course. Designed by 1973 Open champion Tom Weiskopf, work is currently underway on the course.
The developer formally submitted a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) to Fife Council in March, informing it that it intends to submit a planning application for the development following a minimum 12-week consultation period.
The team aim to submit an application in June or July.
The site includes the farm steading known as Feddinch Mains, which currently lies vacant and derelict and will form the focus for new facilities.
All existing buildings at Feddinch Mains, with the exception of the farmhouse, are to be demolished as part of the proposed development, regenerating previously developed land.
The Feddinch development should deliver "considerable employment opportunities", along with increased investment in the local community.
This includes jobs created through the construction process and direct onsite jobs including clubhouse staff, greenkeepers, marketing and sales staff and administrative positions.
Full details about the proposals will be made available to the public on 20 May on the dedicated project website.
An online consultation will take place between 3pm and 8pm the same day.
A spokesman from GPH said: "This exciting golf-resort development will deliver first class golfing facilities and accommodation, delivering long-lasting economic benefits for the local community.
"We are consulting extensively and would encourage the local community to take part in our consultation, ensuring it has the opportunity to ask questions, input views and shape proposals.”
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