176-home residential development at Site At Langmuir Road, Bargeddie
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by North Lanarkshire Planning Committee on 5 Mar 2026.
What was proposed
The application proposed 176 detached and semi-detached homes, with play areas, landscaping and surface-water drainage infrastructure.
“This application seeks detailed planning permission for 176 residential units, comprising of a mix of 3, 4 and 5 bedroomed detached and semi-detached houses with areas for play, landscaping and surface water drainage infrastructure.”
“The proposed open space would include two areas of equipped play provision within the site. The main play area is located to the north east of the site and would comprise recreational areas with meadow and woodland together with an equipped play area. This equipped area is 500 sqm with natural play equipment and sits within approximately 6,500 sqm of landscaped open space.”
Officer report
The site
The 10.03-hectare site comprises four agricultural fields between Coatbridge Road, Langmuir Road, an industrial area and fields.
“The application site lies to the south of Coatbridge Road (A89) and east of Langmuir Road in Bargeddie and extends to some 10.03ha. The site comprises four agricultural fields, associated with Drumpark Farm, which historically was used for arable and pasture farming. As such, the site is primarily made up of arable field and semi-improved grassland with scattered broadleaf trees along the northern and southern boundaries.”
Officer report
Site history
There was no relevant planning history for the site.
“There is no relevant history to this site…”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended approval because the development followed relevant policies, offered a high-quality layout and would integrate with the surrounding area.
“The proposed residential development is considered to be in accordance with the relevant policies contained in NPF4 and the North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2022 and will provide a high quality development that will integrate well with the surrounding area.”
Officer report
What people said
Seventeen letters and a Parent Council objection raised concerns including traffic, footpaths, overdevelopment, drainage, wildlife, amenities, privacy and social housing.
“Impact of additional traffic on surrounding area • Unacceptable pedestrian footpath connections around the site and to both the existing Primary School Campus and new St Kevins School Hub. • Overdevelopment in the Bargeddie Area • Use of active food producing land for housing • Loss of greenspace • Loss of view • Adverse impact on Wildlife • Lack of Social Housing • Limited public transport • Drainage • Adverse Impact on guest house business • Adverse impact on privacy •…”
“An objection from the Parent Council was received outwith the standard consultation period raising concerns relating to the pedestrian footpath network serving the site and connections to the existing school campus on Langmuir Road and new St Kevins School Hub located on Coatbridge Road which is due to open in early 2026.”
Officer report
The decision
Planning permission was granted for the residential development and associated works.
“25/00603/FUL Applicant: Miller Homes Ltd Development/Locus: Erection of Residential Development and Associated Works Site At Langmuir Road Bargeddie Decision: Grant (P)”
Minutes
Sources
- North Lanarkshire Planning Committee minutes, 5 March 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of North Lanarkshire's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Committee
- North Lanarkshire Planning Committee
- Council
- North Lanarkshire
- Date
- Thursday 5 March 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Minutes
- The council's minutes
- Meeting
- Agenda and papers (council website)
- Application
- The application (council website)
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