264 homes at Land North East Of Pirnhall And South West Of Bannockburn

What was proposed

The application sought approval for the detailed layout of 264 homes, including 66 affordable homes, with associated infrastructure and landscaping.

“Application for approval of Matters Specified in Conditions - Conditions 1, 4, 10, 11, 13, 15, 19 & 25 of 18/00850/PPP: Erection of 264 Homes with Associated Infrastructure and Landscape Treatment at Land North East Of Pirnhall And South West Of Bannockburn, Bannockburn - Persimmon Homes East Scotland - 25/00118/MSC Purpose To determine an application for Matters Specified in Conditions (25/00118/MSC) to build 264 residential units in relation to a major planning permission…”

“The Proposal The proposal seeks agreement of Condition 1 of the 18/00850/PPP application for the approval of the detailed layout of the site relative to Phase 2 of the development, along with submission of details for the discharge of Conditions 4 (Provision of Open Space), 10 (Swept Path Analysis), 11 (Internal Junction Visibility), 13 (Surface Water Drainage), 15 (Parking Requirements), 19 (Waste Collection) and 25 (Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) Charging Points).”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

Phase 2 lies at South Stirling Gateway between existing homes, Cat Craig, open space and the new primary school site.

“Considerations The Site The site, known as South Stirling Gateway, extends to approximately 37.86 hectares and is located to the south west of Bannockburn. The site includes Pirnhall Road, from its junction with the A872 (Glasgow Road), opposite the Pirnhall Inn at its southern end, to the junction with the A91, at the north east site boundary. The site lies to the north, east and south of Cat Craig, but excludes Cat Craig itself.”

Officer report

What people said

Four representations were received, including objections about the masterplan, supporting infrastructure and the timing of roads, the school and commercial facilities.

“Representations Four representations have been received. Two are in objection to the development. One is neither in objection nor support. Of these representations three are considered competent. The fourth representation is not competent as it was received outside the statutory timeframe for the submission of comments.”

“The identified infrastructure includes the provision of a new school, two new junctions, a new spine road, on-site affordable housing and on-site open space. The new school is currently under construction and timetabled for opening in August 26. The new junction onto the A91 has been delivered. Applications are currently under consideration for the second new junction off the A862 (Glasgow Road) and the new spine road.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Senior Planning Officer introduced the application with maps and diagrams; officers answered members’ questions.

The decision

The Panel approved the application subject to the conditions listed in Appendix 1.

“The report asked Panel to determine an application for Matters Specified in Conditions (25/00118/MSC) to build 264 residential units in relation to a major planning permission in principle permission, reference 18/00850/PPP, at South Stirling Gateway. The application could not be determined under delegated powers and required to be determined by the Panel under the Scheme of Sub-Delegation.”

Minutes