600-home mixed-use development at Langlands West, East Kilbride

“The existing site currently comprises of agricultural land which includes areas of marshy grassland, semi-improved neutral grassland and small watercourses with trees scattered across the site. A large area of the site includes degraded peatland. There are no environmental designations within the site boundary, however, it is noted that the site is in proximity to Langlands Moss Local Nature Reserve which the application site provides ecological connectivity to.”

“The site is bound to the north-east by an area of land that is also included within the Development Framework site designation. To the east is Langlands Moss Local Nature Reserve (LNR), to the south is agricultural land, and to the west and north- west are residential areas.”

“A Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) for the proposed development was submitted in May 2025 under application P/25/0012/PAN. The submission provided details of pre-application public consultation events, details of which local members and local groups were being consulted, and details of how the agent could be contacted in line with the legislation.”

“A Screening Opinion Request for the proposed development was submitted in June 2025 under application P/25/0610. This concluded that an Environmental Impact Assessment was not required.”

“Loss of greenspace and trees • Environmental impacts • Impact on wildlife and biodiversity • Impact on peatland within site and adjacent nature reserve • Lack of information submitted • Out of character with surrounding rural area • Visual impact • Increased traffic congestion and road safety • Impact upon residential amenity • Insufficient infrastructure • Lack of transport links • Encourages car reliance…”

“Increase in flood risk/drainage concerns • Impact on local amenities/facilities • Non-compliance with planning policy • Increased pollution/dust…”

“Members of the Committee welcomed the development which included 250 units of social housing and 150 units, including bungalows, as part of a retirement village.”

“The Committee decided: that planning application P/25/1317 by [the applicant], Jackton Estates Limited and Link Group for a proposed residential-led mixed use development including ancillary retail (Class 1A), vehicular and pedestrian access, peat restoration, open space, landscaping, parking, infrastructure and associated works (planning permission in principle) at Langlands West, Greenhills Road, East Kilbride be granted subject to:-”

“the conclusion of a Section 75 Agreement and/or other appropriate agreement between the Council, site owner(s) and the applicant…”