A derelict Perth site that once housed the former ABP meat processing plant is set for major regeneration, as SRA Ventures Limited has lodged proposals to create a new modular self-storage facility on Strathtay Road.
The plans outline the full demolition of the ABP building, which has sat unused for nearly two decades. The structure has long been considered unsafe, and developers say removing it will clear the way for a “clean, low-impact, design-led” redevelopment across the 4,222-square-metre plot.
If approved, the project will deliver 162 purpose-built Stronghold modular units, offering secure indoor storage space for both residents and local businesses.
The proposed facility is designed with modern convenience and safety in mind. Customers would use keyless smartphone entry to access their units, while the site would be protected by 24/7 remotely monitored CCTV, motion sensors and smoke detection systems in every unit.
Susana Garcia, Chief Operations Officer at SRA Ventures Limited, said the redevelopment would finally address a long-running issue for the community.
“This site has been a longstanding problem for the area. The building is unsafe and far beyond the point where refurbishment is possible, and previous redevelopment attempts were too intensive for the location,” she said.
“What we are putting forward is simple, quiet and genuinely useful. It removes a dangerous structure, improves amenity, and delivers something the community can use. It is a modern and sustainable way to bring derelict land back into productive use for the community.”
The proposal is said to align with both national and local planning policies by regenerating a brownfield site, reducing embodied carbon through modular construction, enhancing biodiversity, improving safety and creating a new commercial asset within an established area.
A suite of technical documents accompanies the application, including transport assessments, ecological surveys, contamination reports, drainage strategies, operational plans and a demolition dust management plan. The developer says these measures are intended to minimise disruption during the construction phase, particularly regarding traffic and environmental impact.
Demolition is expected to begin once planning approval is granted and the already-submitted Building Warrant is confirmed. The first phase of modular units could be installed and operational by early 2026.
SRA Ventures says the redevelopment will not only bring a neglected site back into productive use but also address growing demand for secure, accessible storage in the Perth area.
If approved by the council, work is anticipated to commence this summer.
