Community growth area at Highstonehall Road, Hamilton

“Development of Community Growth Area, comprising housing, neighbourhood centre, community facilities, access roads, open space and landscaping (Application under Section 42 of the Act to vary conditions 2 and 3 of HM/10/0052 to allow for the submission of further applications)”

“Description of Proposed Development 3.1. This proposal relates to a Section 42 application which seeks to vary conditions 2 and 3 of permission HM/10/0052 to allow for the submission of further approval of matters specified in conditions applications.”

“Site Description 2.1. The application site extends to approximately 171ha and relates to the designated Hamilton Community Growth Area (CGA) within the adopted South Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2.”

“Planning permission in principle HM/10/0052 was granted on 11 May 2017 for the ‘Development of Community Growth Area, comprising housing, neighbourhood centre, community facilities, access roads, open space and landscaping (Planning Permission in Principle).”

“Principle of Development The application site is designated as being a Community Growth Area (CGA) for Hamilton under the terms of Policy 1 of the adopted Local Development Plan. The development of the community growth areas throughout South Lanarkshire is identified as a spatial strategy priority of the adopted Local Development Plan.”

“Conclusion In conclusion, the Hamilton Community Growth Area is long established under the provisions of consent HM/10/0052. The proposal does not seek to extend or alter the development site boundary but instead seeks to future proof the designated area to allow for greater flexibility with regards to the submission of future applications for the approval of matters specified in conditions.”

“Policy 5 of the adopted Local Development Plan generally requires 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 detailed design issues relating to future sites will be addressed in further planning application submissions, however, the proposal raises no issues within the context of Policy 5 of the adopted Local Development Plan.”

“(a) Full details of the layout, siting, design, external appearance and finishing materials of the proposed development including driveway, waste bin uplift area, vehicle parking and turning area; (b) Full details of the proposed means of access to the development including visibility splays and vehicle lay-by at the junction with the public road; (c) A landscaping scheme for the development including details of the existing landscape features and vegetation to be retained;…”

“(f) A Flood Risk Assessment; (g) Phasing plan including details of landscaping, play provision, infrastructure provision, access and public transport provision; (h) A Bus Service Strategy; (i) An Outdoor Access Plan for the development detailing the provision of walking, cycling and horse riding; (j) Biodiversity surveys; (k) A scheme for the provision of equipped play area(s); (l) A comprehensive site investigation carried out to the appropriate Phase level.”

“The Committee decided: that planning application P/25/1513 by Cala Management Limited for the development of a community growth area, comprising housing, neighbourhood centre, community facilities, access roads, open space and landscaping (Section 42 application to vary conditions 2 and 3 of planning consent HM/10/0052 to allow for the submission of further applications) at land at Strathaven Road, Meikle Earnock Road and Highstonehall Road, Hamilton be granted subject to…”