Five houses at Land At Dullatur Road And King's Drive, Dullatur, Cumbernauld
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by North Lanarkshire Planning Committee on 4 Dec 2025.
The site and surroundings
The site is an established amenity open space with grass, trees and paths between residential areas, woodland and open countryside.
“The site which is currently an established area of amenity space (aprox.1 Ha in area) lies on the boundary between Dullatur and Westerwood area of Cumbernauld characterised by an area of mature landscaped transition and residential area either side of Dullutar Road. The site is bounded east and west by dwellings, separated in part by mature boundary planting, and are predominantly two storey detached and semi-detached dwellings.”
“In terms of topography north to south the site rises from 141m to 148m over 149m. Taken at its mid-point the site is relatively level falling from 146m to 145m towards Dullatur Road contributing to part of the design of the established residential estate surrounding. Proposed Development…”
Officer report
Earlier applications
Several earlier residential applications for the site were refused and dismissed on appeal, including a later appeal decision confirming protection of the Green Network and Green Belt.
“The site has been the subject of multiple applications for residential development listed below. All developments on this site refused and dismissed appeal by the Scottish Government. The latter decision was subject to a challenge at the Court of session and is summarised below. Significant planning applications associated with this site include the following:”
“19/00909/FUL: Construction of 9 Dwellinghouses site to the east and west of Kings Drive and North of Dullutar (appeal dismissed 6 th September 2021). A decision notice was previously issued on the appeal PPA-320-2139 (19/00909/FUL). However, that decision was subject to a court challenge and was subsequently quashed.”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended refusal because the development would significantly reduce the designated Green Network and conflict with policies protecting biodiversity, woodland, design and green infrastructure.
“Residential development on this site is not supported by the aims of the Development Plan as this development will result in a significant reduction of the designated Green Network established to connect natural, semi-natural, and man-made open spaces to support biodiversity, protect and enhance habitats, including woodlands, and urban greenspaces.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
Transport and several technical consultees raised no objection or recommended conditions, while the community council objected over road safety and Green Network impacts.
“NLC Green Space & Country Parks (arboriculture) advise that Tree removals shall be strictly limited to those identified in the Arboriculture Impact Assessment (AIA) prepared by Julian A. Morris (dated July 2025), as shown on the Tree Protection Plan (Appendix 6). No additional trees shall be removed without the prior written approval of the Arboriculture Team.”
“Westerwood Community Council object on basis of adverse impacts on road and pedestrian safety (given the persistent and serious speeding issue on this section of road) and the development being contrary to planning policy in particular the adverse impact on the green network…”
Officer report
What people said
There were 244 objections, 14 supporting representations and one neutral representation, with concerns focused on green-space loss, biodiversity, policy and infrastructure.
“Following neighbour notification procedure 259 letters of representation were received (244) objections, (14) supporting and 1 Neutral). Representation included from Councillor Masterton and [name withheld].”
“The principal concerns expressed in objections relate to proposed development, referring to conflicts with planning policy, loss of green space, biodiversity concerns, and infrastructure issues. Comments in support the proposal, focusing on potential biodiversity enhancements, local economic benefits and design quality.”
Officer report
The committee debate
Councillor Shevlin, seconded by Councillor Currie, moved refusal, while Councillor Fisher, seconded by Councillor Bustard, moved an amendment to grant permission.
“25/00794/FUL – Residential Development (5no. Proposed Houses) and Green Network Enhancement – Land at Dullatur Road and King’s Drive, Dullatur, Cumbernauld, Councillor Shevlin seconded by Councillor Currie moved that the application be refused.”
“Councillor Fisher, seconded by Councillor Bustard, moved as an Amendment that Planning Application 25/00089/FUL be granted.”
Minutes
The vote
Twelve members voted for refusal and six voted for the amendment to grant permission, so the refusal motion was carried.
“Six Members having voted for the Amendment and 12 Members having voted for the Motion, the Motion was accordingly declared carried.”
Minutes
Sources
- North Lanarkshire Planning Committee minutes, 4 December 2025
- 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
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- North Lanarkshire
- Date
- Thursday 4 December 2025
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended refusal
- Committee decided
- Refused
- Minutes
- The council's minutes
- Meeting
- Agenda and papers (council website)
- Application
- The application (council website)
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This committee's year
12 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.