75 homes with roads at Cleek Avenue, Gartcosh

“Cleek Avenue runs east to west through the site providing vehicular access to Phase 2 of the development which is nearing completion. The proposal comprises 75 dwellinghouses located largely to the north of Cleek Avenue and an area of landscaped open space and play provision to the south of Cleek Avenue.”

“This application seeks permission for 75 residential units comprising a mix of 63 (3, 4 and 5 bedroom) houses together with 12 affordable housing units comprising a mix of 1 bed cottage flats and 3 bedroom terraced houses. The affordable housing units lie to the north of Cleek Avenue largely adjacent to the site’s south eastern boundary.”

“The application site lies within the Gartcosh and Glenboig Community Growth Area immediately east of Lochend Road and has an area of 3.11 hectares. The site is bound to the north by a Garden Centre, to the east by Lochend Road, to the south by existing housing on Inchnock Avenue and to the west by housing comprising Phase 2 of the residential development granted under 21/01459/MSC which is under construction but largely complete.”

“Vehicular access to the adjacent Phase 2 residential development (granted under 21/01459/MSC) named Cleek Avenue runs east to west through the site from Lochend Road and would serve the 75 additional units. Internally the site is laid out in a series of loops and is consistent with the principles of Designing Streets.”

“13/01958/PPP Residential Development of up to 450 Units, Access and Associated Works granted 18 August 2016. • 16/02234/MSC Erection of 155 no. Dwellinghouses and Associated Works (Phase 1) granted 23 June 2017. • 21/01459/MSC Erection of 105 homes with access road, formation of junction and associated works (Phase 2) granted 22 June 2022. • 21/01460/MSC Erection of 75 Homes with Associated Works (Phase 3) refused 03 February 2023. Dismissed on appeal, 12 September 2023.”

“23/00587/AMD Amendment to 21/01459/MSC by introducing 2 new house types (Aberfoyle and Sherwood) to replace the Lomond (with detached garage) house type (7 plots total), substitution of house types and additional 2 units totalling 107 units granted 27 July 2023.”

“The proposed residential development is considered to be in accordance with the relevant policies contained in National Planning Framework 4 and the North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2022 and will provide a high quality residential development that will integrate well with the surrounding area.”

“NLC New Supply (Affordable Housing) has advised that an Affordable Housing Agreement was put in place for this site on 17/01/2022. This stipulated the provision of 12 social rented units on-site for North Lanarkshire Council along with a commuted sum payment equating to 6 units This arrangement was agreed before the North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan (LDP) was adopted and the affordable housing requirement reduced.”

“Scottish Gas Network (SGN) initially raised an objection in relation to the High Pressure Gas Transmission Pipeline. This objection was subsequently withdrawn following discussion between SGN and the developer. SGN are satisfied the plans will not adversely affect the High Pressure pipeline.”

“Flood Risk and Drainage Concerns: • There are significant concerns regarding flood risk, particularly given the presence of natural watercourses and existing drainage pressures: − Surface water management − Increased run-off due to loss of permeable land − Adequacy of drainage infrastructure • Drainage and Flood Risk – approval would conflict with Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 and Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011.”

“Inadequate Infrastructure and Overdevelopment: • The proposed development represents a clear case of overdevelopment in an area where infrastructure is already under significant strain. • There is no clear evidence that existing utilities, drainage systems and public services have the capacity to accommodate this expansion.”

“26/00107/MSC Applicant: Bellway Homes Ltd Development/Locus: Erection of 75 Dwellinghouses with Associated Roads and Landscaping (Relating to 22/00364/S42) at Cleek Avenue, Gartcosh Decision:”

“Grant subject to the decision notice not being issued until a S69 Legal Agreement has been concluded securing the required financial contribution for affordable housing equivalent to three housing units.”