Go-ahead for homes and school
Development
ANDREA LAMBROU
Plans for a new housing development and primary school in Jackton have been given the green light.
Developer Cala Homes has secured detailed approval from South Lanarkshire Council (SLC) for a highquality development of 173 homes.
That comes just a few months after the developer started work on the implementation of traffic control measures on the road between Jackton and Eaglesham.
Allowing for the construction of an access road, this is part of a plan for up to 400 homes by Cala and a major investment in the East Kilbride Community Growth Area (CGA).
Fraser Dick, development manager at Cala, said: “We’re pleased to have received a positive response from SLC as we look to progress our housing plans for Jackton in earnest.
“The CGA was adopted in 2009, so a lot of work has gone into reaching this point and we now look forward to providing what we believe is a socially, environmentally and economically sustainable first phase of development with high quality design principles and inclusivity firmly in mind.
“We plan to create an attractive neighbourhood with a distinct identity and well-designed spaces that will reflect our desire to maximise connectivity while enhancing landscape features that are equipped for people to live, work and play.
“We believe this first phase of housing will set a high standard for the next to follow, eventually realising approximately 400 new Cala homes for Jackton.”
The first phase of construction, due to commence in June, will be sited south-east of Eaglesham Road.
Properties will range from one- and twobedroom apartments to a variety of homes of up to five bedrooms, including terraced, detached and semidetached villas for families, first-time buyers and downsizers – while helping to address a significant local housing deficit.
All homes will feature a renewable energy solution such as PV panels or hybrid air source heat pumps.
Wider proposals include the delivery of integrated foot and cycle pathways that will support healthy living, while also helping to create a strong sense of community.
Initial works are underway on the construction of the first phase of a spine road – located at the junction of Eaglesham Road – that will serve the whole site, eventually connecting through to Lindsayfield.
The first phase of the CGA, around 1950 homes are expected to be built in total from a consortium of developers including Lynch Homes and Abbey Developments.
The consortium will deliver five play areas, welldesigned green space and small-scale retail outlets.
A new primary school developed and funded by South Lanarkshire Council is also included in the extensive masterplan and has been given the go-ahead.
It is expected the primary school will be open in 2021.