Planning in principle sought for 1,200-home mixed-use development in Glasgow

Proposals to deliver four new villages of around 1,200 homes on the north eastern edge of Glasgow have reached the planning stage.The plans by Capper Farm Enterprises is for land between Easterhouse and the M73 motorway, which has been designated as part of a Community Growth Area in the Glasgow City Development Plan. A draft masterplan has already been agreed by Glasgow City Council.The developer said that it wants to build homes that cater for all ages in the population, with a mix of tenancies and home ownership.The number of homes proposed for the 75-hectare Heatheryknowe site has been reduced by around 300 following community consultations last year.The residential element now comprises 229 terraced properties, 633 semi-detached properties, 337 detached properties, and 90 retirement apartments, with development taking place over 12 years.There would also be a 120-bed care home, a children’s nursery and 900 square metres of commercial space.The ‘villages’ will be named after local farms — Netherhouse, Rogerfield, Commonhead and Heatheryknowe.