Five-star housebuilder Cruden has submitted an application to substitute house types within the previously approved residential development at Kirkton Road in Neilston.
Planning permission for the development was granted in May 2024 for 90 new homes, comprising 80 houses and 10 flats. The latest application relates to 49 homes for private sale within the wider consented scheme and proposes a selection of revised house types from the Cruden range. Consent has already been secured for the remaining 41 homes on the site.
The proposals retain the previously approved road layout, access points from Kirkton Road and wider landscape strategy for the development. Plans also include new tree planting, sustainable drainage features and walking routes connecting the site to surrounding green space.
Homes within the development will also include energy-efficient features such as air-source heat pumps and electric vehicle charging provision.
As part of the design approach, the plans recognise the local significance of the historic “scratching post” stone located within the site. The feature will remain part of the development, with proposals allowing it to be carefully removed during groundworks and reinstated in the same location and orientation once site levels have been completed.
This approach will also help reduce the amount of imported material required on site, supporting a more sustainable and efficient construction process.
Affordable housing is not included within this application, as these homes form part of the already consented scheme for the site, which will deliver 25% affordable housing overall.
Cruden has engaged with Neilston Community Council and East Renfrewshire Council as the project progresses and is committed to continuing dialogue with the local community throughout the planning process.
Andrew Duncan, Land Director at Cruden, said:
“This updated application reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering much-needed, high-quality homes within the already approved development. Although we are introducing a range of new Cruden house types, the overall layout, access arrangements, and landscaping strategy remain as previously approved, ensuring thoughtful planning and continuity.
“We are focused on working closely with East Renfrewshire Council and the local community to create homes that not only complement the surrounding area but are designed with sustainability in mind, supporting a greener, more resilient neighbourhood for the long term.”
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