Trees to be ripped up for 95 new homes in Ayrshire village

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Councillors have approved plans for a 95 home development at Dalshalloch Wood near Auchinleck.The site, on the western edge of the village is, was allocated for housing on East Ayrshire Council's local development plan.Most of the site is filled with coniferous trees.

The majority of trees will be felled.However, at a meeting of East Ayrshire planning committee, officers have sought to keep as many of the deciduous trees as possible and pointed out that the development would see trees retained around much of the perimeter.Conservative councillor Neill Watts asked for a condition that would address the loss of the 'green vista' at Mauchline Road.However, EAC's legal head David Mitchell said that the existing process would enable officers to work out a solution with the developers.The site architects told the planning committee that the area at the corner of Pennyland Road and Mauchline Road would be open space, with as many trees retained as possible.The issue of water pressure, which has been reported by residents in the area, was raised during the discussion.But Mr Mitchell insisted it would be a matter for Scottish Water to approve the water and sewerage element with the developer.There will be a mix of two, three and four bedroom terrace, semi-detached and detached homes, with the main access from Pennyland Road and other non-vehicular access to the west, north and east of the site, including three from Merlin Loch Park.A SUDS drainage basin at the north of the site would be incorporated into an area to be used as public open space.Another sunken area on the west of the site would also become public open space.