122 houses and 20 flats at Former University Of The West Of Scotland, Hamilton

“Erection of residential development comprising 122 dwellinghouses and 20 flats, formation of accesses, internal road network, parking, drainage, landscaping and associated works…”

“Site Description 2.1. The application site extends to approximately 3.4 hectares and is situated in an established mixed-use area, located to the north west of Hamilton town centre. The application site previously accommodated the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) campus. The buildings have been demolished and the site cleared.”

“The site has direct frontage onto Almada Street and is enclosed by a range of land uses including Hamilton Sheriff Court, Lanarkshire Health Board, commercial and office developments, residential properties, student accommodation, public car parks and restaurants.”

“HM/17/0488 - Mixed Use Development Incorporating Residential Dwellings, Hotel, Office, Care Home, Retail, Restaurant/Café, Open Space and Associated Works (Planning Permission in Principle) (approved 13 June 2020) • P/22/0469 - Application to discharge conditions 1 (excluding 1(f)), 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 18 of consent HM/17/0488 (Mixed use development incorporating residential dwellings, hotel, office, care home, retail, restaurant/café, open space, and…”

“P/24/0017/PAN - Proposed residential development with associated access, amenity space, SUDS and related work • P/25/0133 - Residential development with associated landscaping, access and associated works (Screening Opinion request)”

“Conclusion In conclusion, the proposal relates to the creation of a high quality residential development on a prominent vacant site which will include an element of affordable accommodation. The design, layout and general impact of the development is considered to be acceptable and the proposal raises no significant environmental or infrastructure issues.”

“The legal agreement shall cover subject matters of affordable housing, education, roads and community infrastructure. If the legal agreement is not agreed within six months of the decision of the Committee, the Planning Authority reserve the right to return to Committee to seek refusal of the application.”

“Policy 9 of NPF4 identifies that proposals for the re-use of vacant brownfield land and existing buildings will be supported as this will maximise the use of existing assets and minimise additional land take. The proposal relates to the sustainable re-use of vacant land within an established urban area to provide residential accommodation. Subsequently, the proposal accords with the provisions of Policy 9 of NPF4.”

“Consultations 6.1. Environmental Services - No objection to the proposal, subject to conditions relating to the submission of a site investigation and adhering to the recommendations of the submitted Noise Impact Assessment. Response: Noted.”

“Education Resources School Modernisation Team - No objection to the proposal subject to contributions to increase capacity in relevant catchment schools. Response: Noted.”

“Representations 7.1. Following the statutory period of neighbour notification and advertisement, no letters of representation have been received.”

“There followed a discussion on the application during which an officer responded to a member’s question on an aspect of the report.”

“Members of the Committee welcomed the application and the inclusion of units for social rent and commended the applicant for responding to the advice of Planning and Regulatory Services in terms of addressing housing need.”

“The Committee decided: that planning application P/25/0998 by Keepmoat Homes and the University of the West of Scotland for the erection of a residential development comprising 122 houses and 20 flats, formation of accesses, internal road network, parking, drainage, landscaping and associated works at the former site of the University of the West of Scotland, Almada Street, Hamilton be granted subject to:-”

“the conditions specified in the Executive Director’s report • the conclusion of a Section 75 Agreement and/or other appropriate agreement between the Council, site owner(s) and the applicant…”