Appeal lodged over housing plan

THE housebuilder behind a Carnoustie development refused by Angus Council has appealed.

Kirkwood Homes were refused a planning application for 60 homes in Carnoustie.

Angus Council refused the application in March.

Initially, the developer submitted plans for 62 homes on the greenfield site at Panbride Road.

The number was cut after a public consultation and council talks.

The proposals split the community, with the council getting 146 letters objecting and 67 supporting.

Kirkwood Homes land director Allan Rae is disappointed the application was refused.

“We are confident that we have a strong planning case for our proposals which will persuade the reporter to overturn the decision, allowing us to progress in Carnoustie to ensure that much needed and sought-after housing is delivered,” he said.

“Our proposals would see 60 new high-quality family homes, including 15 much-needed affordable homes, delivered.

“The overall development would see investment of £15 million come to Angus, as well as the creation and sustaining of 50 construction jobs during the construction phase of the development.”

If the refusal is overturned, the housing developer plans to start building on the site in early 2023.

It is expected that a decision will be made by the Scottish Government appointed reporter in the coming months.

Kirkwood Homes says more than 650 people registered an interest in the proposals, including many young couples and families looking to buy for the first time or upgrade.

Council officers said the proposed development was said to be outwith a “principal settlement” in the local plan.

It was decided there was sufficient land available within principal settlements for such a development.

The Kirkwood proposals would have resulted in greenfield land for residential development.