The local authority has internally submitted a planning application which describes eight houses and 46 flats which would be built near Dunbeth Family Centre.
North Lanarkshire Council has published details of its plans for a significant housing development in Coatbridge.
The local authority has internally submitted a planning application which describes eight houses and 46 flats which would be built near Dunbeth Family Centre, on a site which was formerly the location of Jackson Court tower block which was recently demolished.
In addition to the new housing, parking at the site would be increased to 44 spaces.
Prior to seeking planning permission for the development, the council held a public consultation exercise which included two public sessions.
These were not well attended, with just five people attending each session, which the council attributes to a relatively low number of people and properties in the vicinity and a general acceptance that replacing the tower block will improve the area.
However, the feedback which has been received in person or online has largely been positive.
Some concerns were raised about the availability of space for children to play in at the site, but the proposed development includes areas designated for informal free play.
In response to concerns over traffic at the junction of Hillcrest Avenue and Main Street, the council has indicated that this development represents a reduction in the total number of homes compared to the old tower block, while no access to it from Main Street is planned.
For more information, or to comment on the proposals, visit the council’s website and search for planning reference 26/00849/FUL.
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