Plans approved to build 53 homes in Elgin
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PLANS to build 53 homes at Glassgreen in Elgin have been approved.
The development of the 1.8 hectare site was given the go-ahead by councillors during yesterday's planning committee.
It has been announced that six of the homes will be categorised as accessible while two have been designated as affordable to supplement the 15 affordable homes approved on the South Glassgreen site.
Cllr David Bremner, Chair of Moray Council's Planning and Regulatory Services Committee, said: "It's encouraging to see that much-needed homes are being built in the area, including affordable and accessible homes.
"I also welcome the consideration of local wildlife and biodiversity, as well as the significant contribution which will be required from the developer in relation to transport, healthcare, and secondary school provision."
Included in the plans is an open seating area with landscaping and public art features.
Measures to enhance the natural environment will also be implemented. That includes insect-friendly grass mixes, bird and bat boxes, and hedgehog pathways beneath fences.
The site had previously been identified as the location for a primary school but a larger 2.5 hectare site will be required to develop that in the area. At this stage, that is proposed to be further south of this development.
