Frequently asked questions
We’re sure there will be plenty of things you want to know. We’ve put together a collection of FAQs but if there’s still something you need to ask, please get in touch.
Why are you planning a new village?
Our existing villages are pretty much full all year round and we feel there is strong demand for another Center Parcs in the UK.
Why have you chosen Scotland?
We have a lot of Scottish families who visit Center Parcs already and this is a great opportunity to keep their economic impact in Scotland. The landscape and culture of the Scottish Borders also gives us an opportunity to take a bold and new approach, by creating our own woodland.
Why have you chosen this particular site?
This site has some areas of woodland but the majority is open grassland. This gives us the perfect opportunity to create our own woodland by planting thousands of trees. We think we can deliver significant biodiversity net gain on this site.
When will you be submitting a planning application?
We are hoping to submit a planning application in 2025.
When will you start construction?
It’s subject to planning permission, so we can’t give an accurate date at this stage. You can sign up for email updates on the project at the top of this page.
When will it open?
It’s subject to planning permission, so we can’t give an accurate date at this stage. However, a Center Parcs typically opens around three years after planning permission is granted. You can sign up for email updates on the project at the top of this page.
Can I book a break?
It is still too early in the process for this. You can sign up for email updates on the project at the top of this page.
What will the capacity of the village be?
We will be submitting a planning application for approximately 700 lodges, which will welcome up to 3,500 guests each break.
Will local people be able to use the facilities?
Center Parcs is not a day destination and therefore people cannot use the facilities if they are not on a break.
Will you be doing community consultation?
Yes, we will be engaging with the local community and will have a number of opportunities for interested parties to meet with us and ask any questions.
How will you manage the impact on the roads during construction and once open?
We will be liaising with all relevant transport authorities as part of the planning process. A full traffic impact assessment will be provided and we are confident that traffic management issues can be addressed successfully.
What will the impact on local traffic be?
Center Parcs is a car free environment and our guests tend to stay on site for the duration of their break. Guests can only check in/out on a Monday or Friday and, therefore, while there will be some increased traffic on Mondays and Fridays, there will not be a significant impact on other days of the week.
How many trees are you going to cut down to build the village?
We are actually planning to plant thousands of trees to create our own woodland.
How will you protect the wildlife on the site?
We work closely with ecological specialists to monitor & review the species in the forest & have a team of nature conservation rangers who manage & enhance habitats to improve the biodiversity of the woodland. We also develop a long-term forest management plan for each of our villages which sets out how we will care for the woodland.
Jobs and opportunities
How many jobs will be on offer?
We expect the project to create around 750-800 jobs during construction. Once the village is open, a further 1,200 local jobs will be created. These will be permanent, non-seasonal, jobs offering full & part-time opportunities across a range of areas including housekeeping, retail, leisure & food & beverage.
Can I apply for a job?
It’s too early in the process for us to advertise jobs. However, once we progress further along the process, jobs will be advertised on our careers website and in local areas. You can sign up for email updates on the project at the top of this page. We are not able to keep CVs on record at this stage.
Will these be seasonal jobs/zero hour contracts?
No – we do not offer zero hour contracts or seasonal jobs.
Can I put my company forward to supply Center Parcs?
It is still too early in the process for this. You can sign up for email updates on the project at the top of this page.
Can I put my company forward as a contractor for construction?
It is still too early in the process for this. You can sign up for email updates on the project at the top of this page.
Will you use Scottish companies for construction/as suppliers?
We aim to use local suppliers/contractors wherever possible.