Taylor Wimpey launches consultation on new homes at Helensburgh golf course

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland and Helensburgh Golf Club have submitted a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) to Argyll and Bute Council which outlines their intention to submit a planning application for the development of around 300 new homes.The developer is proposing a mix of two, three, four and five-bedroom detached homes, of which 25% will be affordable housing, to the north of Machrie Drive/Kent Drive on land at East Abercromby Street occupied by Helensburgh Golf Club.The land outlined includes plans to reconfigure the existing Helensburgh golf course to make it more accessible for all, create a new par 3 six-hole short course, demolish the existing clubhouse and provide a new clubhouse with parking.The proposal also includes plans for new access arrangements, landscaping, an equipped play area and drainage.Taylor Wimpey West Scotland and Helensburgh Golf Club will now begin a programme of community engagement which will include two online public consultation events.The first of these events is expected to take place on February 26 and further details of this event will be confirmed with the local community nearer the time.The online public consultation events will give Taylor Wimpey West Scotland and Helensburgh Golf Club an opportunity to share their proposal for the development with members of the public, and to listen to their views as the plans for this key development evolve over the coming months.The second event, which is planned for March 26, will allow Taylor Wimpey West Scotland and Helensburgh Golf Club to explain how they have addressed any comments they received as part of first consultation period.