Plans for a major housing development in Overtown are set to be given the go ahead.
The proposal for the residential development on land at the Garrion Bridge and Horsely Brae by Taylor Grange (Garrion) Ltd would see 150 homes built on the land.
The development is set to be rubber-stamped at North Lanarkshire Council’s Planning Committee on September 15 after planners gave it the green light.
The planning documents state: “The application site itself covers a large area which comprises of concrete bases of former buildings used for green houses, former farm buildings, wooded areas and open areas of rough grass.
“Also included is an access route to the A71. The site slopes slightly downwards towards the south west but is lower in level than the proposed access from Horsley Brae and higher than the River Clyde to the south.
“Planning permission in principle is being sought for a residential development, an indicative number of houses has been proposed at 150.”
Scottish Water have indicated that the is current sufficient capacity for water to the development but there is no waste water capacity.
The required conditions would be placed on any approval requiring that this dealt with in detail at the next stage of the process.
Eight letters of objection were received in relation to the application.
Reasons included the over development of the wider area, concern for road safety due to Impact on Horsely Brae, over subscription of local schools in Overtown and concerns about the other physical infrastructure including water and drainage.
The conclusion of the planning document adds: “The proposed development accords in principle with many of the criteria set out in the North Lanarkshire Local Plan (most notably the site being allocated for residential development) the applicant has also been able to demonstrate an acceptable form of access relating to junction spacing and safety.
“Such an access, it is considered, would not result in detrimental impact on road safety and congestion at this location.
“The objections raised have been noted, however, it is considered that these are in relation to the final design and are insufficient to prevent the planning permission being agreed in principle.
“These objectors shall have the opportunity to comment on the precise placing of buildings within the site upon the submission of detailed submissions.
“It is therefore recommended that planning permission in principle be granted subject to conditions and a legal agreement to address the matter of education mitigation.”
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