75-home residential development at Site Between Sandieland Wood And Florish Road, Erskine

“Site Description The application site extends to approximately 3.7 hectares and is located to the east of Erskine.”

“The site is predominantly comprised of grassland or former farmland while trees are found along the northern and western site boundaries. A small portion of Sandieland Wood, which is protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), is located within the eastern corner of the site.”

“Planning Assessment Following discussions between the Planning Authority and the applicant the playpark has been repositioned so that it would sit to the south of Sandieland Wood. The location of the playpark and the equipment provided is now the same as it was when the Planning and Climate Change Policy Board previously approved the application in November 2022.”

“Reason(s) for Recommendation 1. The proposal accords with the provisions of the Development Plan and there were no material considerations which outweighed the presumption in favour of development according with the Development Plan.”

“Under reference to Item 8(b) of the Minute of the meeting of this Policy Board held on 26 January 2026 the Policy Board considered the above application. In response to enquiries, assurances were provided regarding the resurfacing of the Florish Road roundabout, proposed fencing requirements for the development and the desirability of incorporating a timescale for delivery of the elderly accommodation on site within the Section 75 agreement.”

“In terms of Standing Order 59 Councillor Paterson moved that the planning application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report and the applicants entering into Legal Agreements to secure financial contributions towards Park Mains High School and Trinity High School and the provision of 18 flats for use by Bridgewater Housing Association as elderly accommodation. This was agreed unanimously.”

“DECIDED: That the application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report and the applicants entering into Legal Agreements to secure financial contributions towards Park Mains High School and Trinity High School and the provision of 18 flats for use by Bridgewater Housing Association as elderly accommodation.”