186 new homes proposed for Elgin

A proposal to build another 186 houses on the southern side of Elgin will go before councillors next week.

Approval is being sought for the second phase of the Glassgreen Village development, which lies between the A941 to Rothes and the Elgin to Birnie road.

In its application Springfield Properties has included a village square with seating and landscaped areas, plus retail space and a children’s playpark.

The properties would be a mix of detached, semi-detached and flats.

The 47 affordable homes included within the second phase of the development would partly be terraced houses.

In his report principal planning officer Neal MacPherson said: "The creation of a neighbourhood hub or civic space … will provide a good focal point for the community."

Hundreds of houses, a sports centre and a school have already been built as part of the Elgin South masterplan.

There is also a proposal for a second primary to be sited within Glassgreen Village, which is expected to be the subject of a future planning application.

Phase two of the Glassgreen Village development will go before the planning committee on Tuesday, March 14.

The meeting will begin at 9.30am, although there are several other items on the agenda.

A webcast will be viewable HERE

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