Five dwellinghouses at Cottage Grove, Hamilton

“Description of Proposed Development 3.1. Planning permission is sought for the erection of five dwellinghouses, formation of access road and associated landscaping works and ancillary development at Cottage Grove, 83 Meikle Earnock Road, Hamilton…”

“The proposal relates to the erection of 5 dwellings, three detached and two semi- detached properties. The detached dwellings are located adjacent to the southern site boundary and have a shared pedestrian and vehicular access onto Meikle Earnock Road. The semi-detached properties are proposed to front on to Meikle Earnock Road with a separate pedestrian and vehicular access.”

“Site Description 2.1. The application site extends to approximately 0.24ha and is situated in an established residential area, within the settlement boundary of Hamilton.”

“The site is bound to the north by Meikle Earnock Road and to the east by a pedestrian access lane and further by residential properties. In addition, the site is enclosed to the south by an area of open space, with residential properties further to the west. The surrounding area is predominantly characterised by a mix of house types, including single storey and two storey terraced, semi-detached and detached properties.”

“Relevant Planning History 4.1. The planning history relating to this site is as follows:-”

“P/23/1284 - Demolition of existing buildings and erection of four detached dwellings, formation of access road and associated landscaping works and ancillary development was approved by the Planning Committee on 14 February 2024.”

“Policy 16 of NPF4 seeks to encourage, promote, and facilitate the delivery of more high quality, affordable and sustainable homes, in the right locations. The site is not allocated for housing within the local development plan, therefore, in terms of Policy 16 part (f), the proposal is contained within the defined settlement boundary where the principle of development is considered to be acceptable in accordance with the local development plan and NPF4.”

“In terms of the detailed design of the development, Policies 5 and DM1 of the adopted Local Development Plan generally require new development to have due regard to the layout, form, design and local context of the area, and to promote quality and sustainability in its design. The proposed semi-detached dwellings will provide an improved choice of residential accommodation at the site.”

“Consultations 6.1. Environmental Services - No objection to the proposal. Response: Noted.”

“Developer Obligations - No objection to the proposal subject to the provision of Education Contributions for Secondary School and nursery provision in the area. Response: Noted.”

“Design and Amenity Issues • The proposal will increase the number of units at the site from 4 to 5 resulting in overdevelopment. • The development will result in overlooking and loss of privacy of our property. • The construction process and an additional dwelling at the site will result in noise disturbance for local residents.”

“Roads Related Matters • The proposed access is too close to the roundabout and will have an impact on road safety. • The proposal will result in additional traffic movement. • There is insufficient parking at the site. • Concern that the proposal will result in an accident. • This proposal will result in a risk to pedestrians, particularly children going to school and wheelchair users.”

“There followed a discussion on the application during which an officer responded to a member’s questions on an aspect of the report.”

“The Committee decided: that planning application P/26/0299 by C Revie for the erection of 5 houses, formation of access road and associated landscaping works and ancillary development at Cottage Grove, 83 Meikle Earnock Road, Hamilton be granted subject to:-”

“the conditions specified in the Executive Director’s report • the conclusion of a Section 75 Agreement and/or other appropriate agreement between the Council, site owner(s) and applicant…”