Major plans have been put forward for up to 650 'much-needed' new homes in Cumbernauld.
Dullatur Golf Club and Hallam Land are looking to 'enhance the North Lanarkshire region' with a sustainable new neighbourhood that will create brand-new properties and community facilities.
The proposal, which will be determined by the Full Council on November 27, will be developed on land at Dullatur Golf Club.
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The developers say the plans aim to address the 'spiralling demand for private and affordable homes' within the area, as well as the need for an improved local road network and better active travel routes.
The investment will also 'future-proof' Dullatur Golf Club. Meanwhile, the firms say 25 per cent of the proposed housing (163 homes) will be affordable.
They also say the demand for new community facilities was highlighted by residents in the area including the need for a new GP service.
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The plans also included site-wide open space, parkland, and recreational facilities, with sports pitches, play areas and a community garden.
On top of that, two new access points to the development from Constarry Road and proposed improvements to the Craiglinn Roundabout will improve the local road network and traffic flow in the area.
Additionally, the developers have revealed more than £600,000 in developer contributions will go towards local education services, as agreed with North Lanarkshire Council's education department.
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"Alongside Dullatur Golf Club, we have spent a significant amount of time engaging with local people and stakeholders to ensure that our master plan directly responds to the needs of the community.
“By incorporating dedicated space for community facilities and active travel links, we have a great opportunity to create a truly connected neighbourhood where residents can walk or cycle to nearby amenities.
"We are now eager to take our vision forward that will improve the livelihoods of many local people and fundamentally aid economic growth.”
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Dullatur Golf Club has been a cornerstone of the local community since 1896 and recent investment has allowed the Club to introduce new facilities, including padel tennis and a second trackman suite, and upgrade its clubhouse.
Frankie Bannachan, vice-captain at Dullatur Golf Club, said: “We are incredibly proud of our heritage and the community we have fostered within the Club, which has been helped by recent investment.
"However, critical to our continued success now and for generations to come is continuing this momentum.
“The majority of our members are very supportive of plans as they recognise the potential it offers the Club to introduce new facilities and remain an attractive destination.”
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