Large rural house at Newark Farm Whitecraigs Highway, Glassford, Strathaven

“Site Description 2.1. The application site is an agricultural field located within the designated Green Belt, approximately 0.6 kilometres west of Glassford and 1.3 kilometres northeast of Strathaven. The site forms part of the wider Newark Farm holding and is accessed via an existing private access road. The plot extends to approximately 0.3 hectares and is generally square in shape. The land is relatively flat in topography.”

“Description of Proposed Development 3.1. The proposal seeks planning permission for the erection of a one and a half storey dwellinghouse comprising eight bedrooms and extending to approximately 1,200 square metres of gross internal floorspace. The dwelling would be formed in a U- shaped configuration. Access to the site would be taken via the existing private access road. Three parking spaces are proposed to the rear of the property.”

“Relevant Planning History 4.1. Planning history relating to the site within the applicant’s wider landholding:-”

“P/24/1373 - Erection of dwellinghouse (refused 19.03.2025) • AP/25/0008 – Appeal in relation to the Erection of dwellinghouse (dismissed 30.06.2025)”

“These policies set out the types of development that would be supported in the green belt and confirms that developments in these categories also require to demonstrate a specific locational need, that it would not undermine the purpose of the green belt, it is compatible with the surrounding established countryside and landscape character, has been designed to ensure it is of an appropriate scale that minimises visual impact, and there will be no significant long-term…”

“Conclusion Given the above, it is considered that the proposed development has not been appropriately justified in policy terms with regards to its green belt location and that there is therefore no justification for a new dwellinghouse at this site. The proposal would also have an adverse impact upon the wider amenity of the area, being an unjustified green belt development and sited and designed in a manner which does not reflect the rural character.”

“Consultations 6.1. Scottish Water – No objection. Have commented that there is no public wastewater infrastructure in the vicinity, therefore, the applicant should investigate a private treatment option. Response: Noted.”

“Environmental Services – No objection, subject to the inclusion of informatives on noise, demolition and foul water treatment systems. Response: Noted.”

“Representations 7.1. Following the statutory period of neighbour notification and advertisement, no representations have been received.”

“P/26/0024 for Erection of House and Associated Works at Newark Farm, Whitecraigs Highway, Glassford, Strathaven A report dated 16 March 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted on planning application P/26/0024 by T Miller for the erection of a house and associated works at Newark Farm, Whitecraigs Highway, Glassford, Strathaven.”

“The Committee decided: that planning application P/26/0024 by T Miller for the erection of a house and associated works at Newark Farm, Whitecraigs Highway, Glassford, Strathaven be refused for the reasons detailed in the Executive Director’s report.”