DOZENS of new affordable homes could be built in Easterhouse if proposals are approved.

Glasgow City Council has received plans for a mixture of 46 houses at Tillycairn Drive.

The works will also include green infrastructure with open spaces of grass.

Permisson Homes says it wants to create a desirable, affordable and accessible development.

A design statement said: “The proposed units represent a greater efficiency in the use of land whilst creating an attractive development to meet market needs in this growing area.”

Permisson Homes says it has taken a “radical new approach” to residential development.

It is following in guidance of the Scottish Government’s Designing Streets programme.

It seeks to capitalise on a local community’s assets, inspiration, and potential, with the intention of creating public spaces that promote people’s health, happiness, and well-being.

It emphasises a move away from developments being designed around what is useful for cars.

The plans include 19 two-beds, a range of 23 three-beds and four four-beds.

The development comprises of two-storey terraced, detached, semi-detached and terraced dwellings.

A large open space of 3744 square metres will sit between two housing areas.

A smaller 636 square metre grassy space will sit to the west of the development.

To the south, there will be an open plain to maintain the habitat of rare water voles in the area.

It is understood they are hangovers from the former Monklands Canal that was filled in in the 1960s for the M8.

Each house will have its own parking space.

Extra spaces for visitors will be included in the housing development.

The statement added: “The standard of the landscaping enhancing our attractive setting coupled with strong sustainable transport links will ensure that this development is in keeping with the environment envisaged by Persimmon Homes and the wider community.

“In addition to including specific design features for the site, the overall detailed design of our housing mix and layout will: create a desirable place to live, create an attractive development, contribute towards the delivery of the housing land supply, be accessible for all and be financially viable.”