Local Development Plan for Glasgow Update

As part of the process to develop the Local Development Plan for Glasgow, there has been a consultation on the Main Issues Report for additional sites. This ended on 7th December 2012.

I wrote to object to the additional sites being redesignated from DEV11 Greenspace or DEV12 Greenbelt to Residential or Residential and Supporting Uses. 

These twelve site are listed as follows:-

Ref: Prop0030

Address: Crookston Site D

Proposer: Miller Homes

Proposal: Residential

Exist DPP: DEV9 Civic, Hospital and Tertiary Education/DEV12 Greenbelt

Reasons for Objection: This site is within greenbelt and part of the curtilage to a Site of Nature Conservation, and a Green Corridor. It is a Site of Special Landscape Importance and a flood plain. There are tree protected by TPOs on this site. It is part of the core paths network and promotes access to walking and cycling activity. Building on this site would destroy a significant area of land required to support biodiversity, flora and fauna. There would be a risk of flooding for any housing built on this site. It is in the public interest for this land to be preserved as greenbelt and protected as a wildlife habitat.

Ref: Prop0031

Address: Crookston Site F

Proposer: Miller Homes

Proposal: Residential

Exist DPP: DEV12 Greenbelt

Reasons for the objection: This site is within greenbelt and an ancient long established or semi natural woodland. There are tree protected by TPOs on this site. It is part of the core paths network and promotes access to walking and cycling activity. Building on this site would destroy a significant area of ancient woodland required to support biodiversity, flora and fauna. It is in the public interest for this land to be preserved as woodland and protected as a wildlife habitat.

Ref: Prop0033

Address: Temple Road

Proposer: Network Rail

Proposal: Residential

Exist DPP: DEV11 Greenspace

Reason for my objection: This site is greenspace and part of a local nature reserve, a Green Corridor, and Site of Nature Conservation. It is part of the Forth and Clyde Canal which is a scheduled ancient monument. As part of the core paths network and promotes access to walking and cycling activity. Building on this site would destroy a significant area of land required to support biodiversity, flora and fauna. There is a risk of flooding on this site as it is located next to the canal. It is in the public interest for this land to be preserved as greenspace and protected as a cultural asset and wildlife habitat.

Ref: Prop0034

Address: Damshot Crescent

Proposer: Pollok/Corrour

Proposal: Residential/Supporting Uses

Exist DPP: DEV11 Greenspace

Reason for my objection: This site is greenspace, greenbelt and part of a Green Corridor, a Site of Nature Conservation and site of special landscape importance. As part of the core paths network and promotes access to walking and cycling activity. It is located within the curtilage of a conservation area and designed landscape of Pollok Park. Building on this site would destroy a significant area of land required to support biodiversity, flora and fauna. There is a risk of flooding on this site. It is in the public interest for this land to be preserved as greenspace and protected as a cultural asset and wildlife habitat.

Ref: Prop0035

Address: Mid Netherton, Carmunnock

Proposer: Comstock

Proposal: Residential

Exist DPP: DEV12 Greenbelt

Reason for my objection: This site is greenbelt, and next to a local nature reserve, a Site of Nature Conservation and site of special landscape importance. As part of the core paths network linking Cathkin Braes to Linn Park and promotes access to walking and cycling activity. Building on this site could jeopardise the future of Mid Netheron Farm, a significant listed building and important part of the area's heritage. This redesignation would lead to the loss of a significant area of hedgerows required to support biodiversity, flora and fauna. It is in the public interest for this land to be preserved as greenspace and protected as a cultural asset and wildlife habitat.

Ref: Prop0047

Address: Auchairn Road

Proposer: Taylor Wimpey

Proposal: Residential

Exist DPP: DEV12 Greenbelt

Reason for my objection: This site is greenbelt, and next to a Site of Nature Conservation and site of special landscape importance. Building on this site would jeopardise the future of protected species on the site including water voles, and otters. This redesignation would isolate a significant area of wetland and grassland (Wester Lumlach, Auchinleck Meadow) which are required to support biodiversity, flora and fauna. It is in the public interest for this land to be preserved as greenspace and protected as a cultural asset next to the Wallace Monument.

Ref: Prop0048

Address: South of Cardowan

Proposer: AWG Property Ltd

Proposal: Residential

Exist DPP: DEV12 Greenbelt

Reason for my objection: This site is greenbelt, an area of ancient and natural woodland, a local nature reserve, a Site of Nature Conservation and site of local landscape importance. Building on this site could jeopardise the future of Gartloch Hospital Woodland, Gartloch Pools, Garnkirk Moss,Bishop Loch, Craigend Moss and Peatland. This redesignation would lead to the loss of a internationally significant area of woodland, wetland, raised bog and open water which supports biodiversity, flora and fauna. It is in the public interest for this land to be preserved as greenbelt and protected as a wildlife habitat for wintering greylag geese in particular. This site of peatland must be conserved as part of the Council's Climate Change Strategy.

Ref: Prop0050

Address: Baillieston/Broomhouse/Carmyle CGA

Proposer: Elphinstone Estates Ltd

Proposal: Residential

Exist DPP: DEV12 Greenbelt

Reason for my objection: This site is greenbelt, greenspace, and next to a green corridor. As part of the core paths network, it promotes access to walking and cycling activity. Building on this site would lead to the loss of a significant area of hedgerows required to support biodiversity, flora and fauna. It is in the public interest for this land to be preserved as greenspace and protected as a wildlife habitat.

Ref: Prop0051

Address: Baillieston/Broomhouse/Carmyle CGA

Proposer: Elphinstone Estates Ltd

Proposal: Residential

Exist DPP: DEV12 Greenbelt

Reason for my objection: This site is greenbelt, and next to a Site of Nature Conservation and green corridors. It is a site of ancient and natural woodland. Building on this site could jeopardise the future of protected species including water voles, otters, greylag geese, black-headed gull, and Gadwall. This redesignation would lead to the loss of a significant area of trees required to support biodiversity, flora and fauna including badgers and bats. It is in the public interest for this land to be preserved as greenspace and protected as a woodland/wildlife habitat.

Ref: Prop0052

Address: Summerston

Proposer: Caledonian Properties

Proposal: Residential and Community Facilities

Exist DPP: DEV12 Greenbelt

Reason for my objection: This site is greenbelt, and next to a Site of Nature Conservation, a green corridor, a site of special scientific importance. It is a site of ancient and natural woodland. Building on this site next to the River Kelvin and the proposal would jeopardise the future of protected species including water voles, otters, bats, greylag geese, pink footed geese, and farmland birds. This redesignation would lead to the loss of a significant area of farmland, and hedgerows required to support biodiversity, flora and fauna. As part of the core paths network linking with the West Highland Way and promotes access to walking and cycling activity. It is in the public interest for this land to be preserved as greenbelt and protected as a woodland/wildlife habitat.

Ref: Prop0054

Address: Cathkin Road, Carmunnock

Proposer: Stewart Milne Homes

Proposal: Residential

Exist DPP: DEV12 Greenbelt

Reason for my objection: This site is greenbelt, and next to a Site of Nature Conservation and gsite of special landscape importance. Building on this site could jeopardise access Cathkin Braes Country Park and the visual amenity of Carmunnock, a conservation village. This redesignation would lead to the loss of a significant area of trees required to support biodiversity, flora and fauna including skylark, tree sparrow, badgers and bats. It is in the public interest for this land to be preserved as greenbelt and protected as a woodland/wildlife habitat.

Ref: Prop0055

Address: Kennishead Farm

Proposer: Pollok & Corrour

Proposal: Residential/Greenspace

Exist DPP: DEV12 Greenbelt

Reason for my objection: This site is greenbelt, and a site of ancient and natural woodland. Building on this site could jeopardise the agreement made when it was gifted to the Council in the 1960s that the land be protected as greenspace. This redesignation would lead to the loss of a significant area of garden/designed landscape. It is in the public interest for this land to be preserved as greenbelt and protected as part of the Pollok Park Conservation Area.