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

Summary of planning committee decision

Decided by Stirling Planning and Regulation Panel on 9 Dec 2025.

25/00410/MSCApproved

What was proposed

The application sought approval for 64 private homes with parking, access, open space, drainage, landscaping and biodiversity measures.

“Application for Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions 1, 4, 10, 11, 13, 15 and 25 of Planning Permission 18/00850/PPP for the erection of 64 residential units (Phase 2) (now Phase 3A) including car parking, access, open space and drainage infrastructure at Land North East Of Pirnhall And South West Of Bannockburn, Bannockburn - Bellway Homes Limited (Scotland West) & Persimmon Homes - 25/00410/MSC Purpose To determine an application for Matters Specified in Conditions…”

“The Proposal The proposal seeks approval of Condition 1 of the 18/00850/PPP application for the approval of the detailed layout of the site relative to Phase 3A of the development, along with the discharge of Conditions 4 (Provision of Open Space), 10 (Swept Path Analysis), 11 (Internal Junction Visibility), 13 (Surface Water Drainage), 15 (Parking Requirements), 25 (Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) Charging Points).”

Officer report

The site

The site is part of South Stirling Gateway, beside existing housing, open space, Pirnhall Road and a future housing phase.

“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 the former Brucefield Family Golf Centre, the former Corbiewood Stadium (a horse trotting track) and agricultural land.”

“Existing open space sits to the north, a future housing phase to the east, Pirnhall Road to the south and existing residential development immediately to the west.”

Officer report

Planning history

The wider development has planning permission in principle for housing and associated facilities, with several later detailed applications approved or awaiting decisions.

“Previous History 17/00946/FUL - Erection of 85 dwelling houses, formation of new access, associated infrastructure and open space – Approved subject to conditions and a S75. Approved Subject to Conditions and Section 75 -20/07/23.”

“Approved Subject to Conditions and an alteration to the S75 – 06/10/23. 23/00776/MSC – Application for approval of Matters Specified in Condition 1 of planning permission 18/000850/PPP for erection of 150 no. dwellinghouses and associated infrastructure and landscaping (Revision to Phase 1 approval - 22/00778/MSC). Approved Subject to Conditions – 03/05/24.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Statutory consultees generally raised no objection, while one representation objected to historic landscape and access impacts.

“Consultations Roads Development Control: No objection. Transport Scotland: No objection. Environmental Health: No objection. Historic Environment Scotland: No objection. Bridge & Flood Maintenance: No objection. NatureScot No objection. Children's Services: No objection subject to development not leading to a breach of 1,100 units overall at SSG. Scotland Gas Networks: No objection. SGN do not have any High-Pressure assets within the vicinity of the site.”

“Impact on Historic Landscape. Response: This was assessed under the Planning Permission in Principle application (18/00850/PPP). Historic Environment Scotland (HES) were consulted on the application and accepted the findings of the submitted Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment. HES have not objected to this application. Loss of an access.”

Officer report

Members’ discussion

Members asked questions about the application, including planting alongside active travel and cycle paths, and received advice about future phases.

“25/00410/MSC The report asked Panel to determine an application for Matters Specified in Conditions (25/00410/MSC) to build 64 residential units in relation to a major planning permission in principle permission, reference 18/00850/PPP, at South Stirling Gateway. The Senior Planning Officer introduced the report with a presentation of maps and diagrams relating to the application. Officers answered a range of questions from Members regarding the application.”

Minutes

Sources

  • Stirling Planning and Regulation Panel minutes, 9 December 2025
  • Agenda and papers (council website)

Source: Plota analysis of Stirling's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.

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At the meeting

Council
Stirling
Date
Tuesday 9 December 2025
Recommendation
Officers recommended approval
Committee decided
Approved
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)
Application
The application (council website)

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