23 dwellings at Millcroft Road, Cumbernauld

“The application proposes 23 dwellings arranged around a loop road • Type 1 terraced single storey 1 bedroom • Type 2 detached single storey 2 bedroom (single vehicle integral garage) • Type 3 detached single storey 4 bedroom…”

“Five type 1 dwellings will be positioned in a terraced arrangement with sixteen type 2 dwellings arranged around a central green space area functioning as a SUDs collection point. The remaining two type three dwellings are positioned at the termination of this arrangement.”

“The site has a rural location and comprises of an agricultural yard measuring approximately 2900 m 2 and currently used for arboriculture which is generally level though not surfaced throughout. A large agricultural shed constructed in profiled steel, chattel and shipping containers are located to the east of the yard. Beyond this boundary the ground falls sharply towards a single storey dwelling (Millcroft cottage).”

“The site is accessed from Millcroft Road via an existing access currently servicing the yard area. 2. Proposed Development…”

“16/00006/PRA Agricultural Building for Agricultural Equipment & Feed • 18/01091/FUL Erection of a Dwellinghouse dismissed on appeal. • 19/00086/FUL Erection of a Dwellinghouse application withdrawn. • 19/01036/FUL Erection of a Dwellinghouse application withdrawn. • 23/00704/FUL New single dwellinghouse for short term letting accommodation appeal upheld…”

“The latter two appeal decisions (Local Review Body) which relate to the same site, albeit coterminous with the current site boundary, were recorded latterly as farm diversification submitted by the current applicant.”

“NLC Roads development initially advised that the application should be deferred pending further comment on visibility splays, road geometry, design capacity, utility vehicle tracking, parking provision and the introduction of footways. Notwithstanding the submission of additional supporting information matters relating to Road safety, it remained the view of the consultee that the application should be refused.”

“NLC Tree assets manager request submission of an Arboriculture Impact Assessment (AIA) and Arboriculture Method Statement (AMS). Tree Assets have reviewed the submitted Arboriculture Impact Assessment, Tree Protection Plan and Arboriculture Method Statement and supports the proposed tree protection measures, subject to the control measures within the identified Special Measures Areas being implemented in full as specified, including supervision by the appointed…”

“Failure to notify neighbouring properties. • Lack of public transport infrastructure • Inadequate street lighting and sub-standard access • Loss of privacy and over development • Negative impact on drainage infrastructure • No footpath connections and poor accessibility • Development in the Green Belt contrary to Development plan policy. • The development does not meet the aims of the development plan including NPF4 policies 13,14,15 and 16.”

“Development would fulfil a community need for single storey housing. • Development supports social cohesion and connected communities enabling families to remain together.”

“26/00251/FUL Applicant: [name withheld]/Locus: Residential Development (23 Dwellings) - Land to the East of Millcroft Mill, Millcroft Road, Cumbernauld…”