Councillors are to decide on plans for a 40-home housing development in Fintry next week.Andrew Haslam, Ogilvie Homes Ltd and others want to build 38 houses on land near Menzies Drive.However, 20 objections have been lodged along with one from Fintry Community Council.Stirling Council planners are recommending refusal of the application citing grounds including that the siting, detail and design would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the immediate area and that the proposals fail to preserve the character of nearby A-listed Culcreuch Castle.They also say there is a high risk of flooding and that SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency have objected to the principle of the development.Other concerns include loss of biodiversity, including trees, and impact on landscape and wildlife.In a report due before the hearing, the planners said: “The application site is located on the north eastern edge of Fintry and extends to 9.18 acres.
It is currently an area of open land and woodland. The woodland is identified as ‘Nearly-native woodland’ in the Native Woodland Survey of Scotland.“The site is allocated for housing development within the Adopted Stirling Council Local Development Plan (Site Specific Policy H098 Menzies Terrace designated for 40 residential units).“Full planning permission is sought for the erection of 38 dwelling houses (including the formation of the access, landscaping and associated works), with 27 private sale houses and 11 affordable units.
four bed, three bed and two bed properties are proposed, including bungalow, semi-detached, detached, terraced and cottage flat houses.
Read more on dailyrecord.co.uk
Get the latest stars news and celebrity rumours with exclusive stories, photos, videos and interviews.
Breaking up, scandals, engagements, divorces, gossip – all you need to know about the private lives of your favorite celebs.
Get to know the latest showbiz news along with exclusive interviews and even more. All this is waiting for you on the main page 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Who, where, when, with whom, how, why and for what!? Stay tuned to know first!
Just follow us daily and we will provide you with the current news from the life of famous stars and celebrities.
Owner: SNOWLAND s.r.o.
Registration certificate 06691200
Address:
Snowland s.r.o.
16200, Na okraji 381/41, Veleslavín, 162 00 Praha 6
Czech Republic
©2024. All rights reserved.