Six new properties are to be constructed close to Aldi in Polmont regardless of fears from one councillor that it will "decimate a much-loved space that's utilized by lots of people".
At a gathering of Falkirk Council 's planning committee on Wednesday, Abhainn Developments was given permission to construct six two-storey homes on land on the east aspect of Airlie Drive, Polmont, near the Aldi retailer.
The plans for the brand new homes at Appin Grove, Polmont initially sparked practically 50 objections however the man behind the plans instructed members of the planning committee that a number of modifications had been made to deal with individuals's worries.
Stephen Myles, who's each developer and architect, instructed councillors that he felt the location was "very, very appropriate to convey ahead for prime quality housing".
He instructed members that the location "delivers high quality and recognises aspirations, whereas being inexpensive and worth for cash".
Though the land is privately owned, the location - initially the backyard of Polmontbank Home - is utilized by native residents, particularly by individuals strolling canines.
It presently has 69 timber on-site, however there isn't a tree preservation order in place which suggests they don't have any authorized safety.
Mr Myles instructed councillors that the overwhelming majority of the timber on the location could be retained and there could be replanting to switch any that have been eliminated.
He added: "After listening to the neighborhood council and really a lot taking over board and prepared to be a part of that dialogue we did return and considerably amend our improvement.
Modifications to the unique plan included decreasing the variety of homes from seven to 6 and decreasing them from three-storey townhouses to extra conventional, two-storey household properties.
He additionally promised that the broader space of the woodland - outwith residents' gardens - would nonetheless be accessible to individuals strolling their canines and different native residents as public house.
Decrease Braes councillor Gordon Forrest was not satisfied that the homes would slot in to the world,
He stated: "Many of the homes spherical about are bungalows, inbuilt conventional pink or brown brick. These ones are two-storey, they're inbuilt white brick and gray brick. It's very misplaced.
He was additionally involved that the timber changing people who could be eliminated wouldn't be sufficient to cowl the loss and urged the committee to reject the applying.
He stated: "That is out of character with the homes spherical about and it'll decimate a much-loved space which is utilized by lots of people.
"There's a nice alternative to place in a couple of homes however on the finish of the day there's completely no profit to the area people from this and it is depriving them of a a lot wanted leisure space."
Councillor Gary Bouse identified that as there isn't a tree preservation order in place, the proprietor of the location may "stage the location tomorrow and no person may do something about it".
Cllr Forrest was supported by one other Decrease Braes member, Cllr James Kerr.
Nonetheless, the opposite councillors on the committee backed officers suggestions that planning permission needs to be granted.