PLANS for more than 600 homes near Cumbernauld have been proposed as part of a bid to address the need for affordable housing.
Dullatur Golf Club and Hallam Land are seeking to build a sustainable new neighbourhood which could create up to 650 new homes and community facilities.
The proposals will be determined by the council on November 27.
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Developed on land at Dullatur Golf Club, the businesses hope the new homes could help with the demand for private and affordable homes within the area as well as improve the local road network.
Plans also include site-wide open space, parkland and recreational facilities, including sports pitches, play areas and a community garden.
Two new access points to the development from Constarry Road and proposed improvements to the Craiglinn Roundabout are also part of the plans.
Executive director at Hallam Land Gary Smith commented: “There is an undeniable need for new private and affordable homes within North Lanarkshire.
“Alongside Dullatur Golf Club, we have spent a significant amount of time engaging with local people and stakeholders to ensure that our masterplan directly responds to the needs of the community.
“By incorporating dedicated space for community facilities and active travel links, we have a great opportunity to create a truly connected neighbourhood where residents can walk or cycle to nearby amenities.
“We are now eager to take our vision forward that will improve the livelihoods of many local people and fundamentally aid economic growth.”
The demand for new community facilities was highlighted by local residents to Hallam Land through engagement exercises.
This included the need for a new GP service and, in response, applicants have incorporated this into the plans with land reserved for community use.
More than £600,000 in developer contributions will go towards local education services, as agreed with North Lanarkshire Council’s education department.
Frankie Bannachan, vice-captain at Dullatur Golf Club, said: “We are incredibly proud of our heritage and the community we have fostered within the club, which has been helped by recent investment.
“However, critical to our continued success snow and for generations to come is continuing this momentum.
“The majority of our members are very supportive of plans as they recognise the potential it offers the club to introduce new facilities and remain an attractive destination.”
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