New plans have been revealed to build 451 homes at a former steelworks site.
Banks Property and Miller Homes want to transform the former Clydesdale Steelworks near Bellshill into a modern residential development.
The 33-hectare brownfield site in New Stevenston was previously allocated for residential development in North Lanarkshire Council's most recent housing land audit.
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Proposals include a wide variety of property types, as well as substantial areas of landscaped public open space and a number of formal play areas.
The developer and housebuilder have held multiple public consultation events about the project over the last two years, with mostly positive visitor feedback.
Many locals highlighted the need for the vacant land to be put to use again.
James Seabury, who is the principal development planner at Banks Property, said: “We’re working to transform a brownfield site which has become badly affected by fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour into a modern, sustainable residential development, and we’re very pleased to have reached this landmark on the journey towards making it happen.
“The Clydesdale development would help increase the supply of high-quality homes and would offer a range of different house types, enabling more people to stay in or move to the area.
“We’re excited by the opportunities presented at the Clydesdale site and the multiple benefits it would deliver to the local community.”
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Andrew McArthur, regional operations director for Miller Homes Scotland
West, added: “This new site presents a significant opportunity for both Banks Property and Miller Homes to deliver much-needed housing for the North Lanarkshire community, addressing the continuous demand for new build homes.
“Our energy-efficient homes would transform this site into a thriving new community, giving families and those wishing to settle down in Bellshill the chance to enjoy suburban living, ample local amenities and strong transport links to the wider central belt and Glasgow city
centre.”
The new planning application is expected to come before North Lanarkshire Council’s planning committee next year, with work set to start on-site as soon as possible if it is approved.
For further information on the proposed Clydesdale residential development, please visit www.banksgroup.co.uk/clydesdale.
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