View sought from Queensferry community over major expansion proposals

CALA Homes (East) is inviting the community of Queensferry to give feedback on its plans for a significant new development on the southern edge of the town by hosting an online consultation event.Identified in the Local Development Plan, the site to the south of Builyeon Road is situated between the approaches for both the Forth Road Bridge and the Queensferry Crossing. The site received a minded to grant Planning Permission in Principle (PPiP) in February 2018 for up to 980 homes, employment land and provision for a much needed new primary school. Responding to local demand, CALA said it is also looking to add a care home, discount foodstore, drive-thru restaurants, and petrol filling station to the proposal.The planning approval is subject to approval of a revised masterplan, which CALA is now seeking public comment.Total section 75 (planning gain) contributions for the masterplan area will exceed £11 million – which in addition to the delivery of the new primary school and local transportation improvements, sees significant contributions put towards other education provision and healthcare within Queensferry. 25% of the housing will also be for affordable provision, including social rent, mid-market rent, discounted sale or shared equity.The community event will take place on October 2, between 3 and 8pm at www.cala-builyeonroad.co.uk.Visitors to the site can type questions to members of the planning team through a live ‘chat’ system. Feedback can be left online or printed here: www.cala-builyeonroad.co.uk/feedback/.Feedback is invited no later than October 9.