The positioning of controversial plans for brand new properties in Polmont, which sparked almost 50 objections, will probably be visited by Falkirk councillors earlier than they decide. Abhainn Developments have utilized for permission to construct six two-storey homes on land on the east facet of Airlie Drive, Polmont, near the Aldi retailer.
Addressing Falkirk Council's planning committee on Tuesday, applicant Stephen Myles mentioned his goal was to create prime quality "inexpensive, native household housing". He mentioned they'd been in fixed dialogue with planning officers and session included assembly representatives of Polmont Group Council to deal with a few of their considerations.
Their worries embody a lack of privateness and noise influence on different residents and considerations about entry to the positioning. Mr Myles mentioned that after discussions, they'd made a number of modifications together with decreasing the variety of properties from seven to 6 and from three-storey townhouses to two-storey properties. Additionally they agreed that the doorway to the positioning won't be an adopted highway.
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He instructed councillors: "Whereas it has created some native curiosity, we have not been unaware of that curiosity and we have executed our easiest to return down and meet as brazenly and transparently as we might with the local people to deal with these considerations the place we might." Practically 50 objections have been acquired with residents apprehensive about points together with the event's influence on wildlife and a lack of open area for individuals who stroll their canines there.
Mr Myles mentioned: "We have been very eager to ensure that open area is protected and thru dialogue with officers we have got a technique that can make sure the overwhelming majority of that open area will stay open to the local people." He additionally mentioned they'd labored onerous to minimise the visible influence of the positioning and he hoped they'd demonstrated that these homes "will very comfortably nestle within the wider context."
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Falkirk Council's planning officers think about the design and structure acceptable and suggest that planning permission is granted. Councillor Gary Bouse mentioned that he felt this was one event the place a web site go to can be useful to see the native influence and this was agreed by all members.