CALA lodges housing plans for Kippen site

CALA Homes (West) has submitted a planning application to Stirling Council for a proposed housing development in Kippen.The housebuilder is proposing a development of 31 homes on the Oakwood site, which is allocated for housing in the adopted Stirling Local Development Plan 2014.The proposed private for sale housing mix will comprise of 3-bedroom semi-detached and 4 and 5-bedroom detached homes, whilst 10 affordable homes will also feature with a range of 1 and 2-bedroom cottage flats, and 3-bedroom semi-detached homes.The affordable housing provision will equate to 33% of the total number of homes proposed on the site and is expected to be delivered by CALA for Rural Stirling Housing Association.This level of affordable housing provision is in accordance with Stirling Council planning policy and will deliver a number of new affordable homes in an area where the council has identified a high level of affordable housing need.CALA said the proposed development embodies its distinctive style.The planning application was validated by Stirling Council on 31 October 2017 and CALA is targeting a positive planning decision before the end of 2017.If planning permission is granted, work could start on site in Summer 2018, with the first residents taking occupation in Summer 2019.