Plans submitted for next phase of Holytown development

MURRAY Estates, along with development partners Taylor Wimpey West Scotland and Barratt Homes West Scotland, has submitted a detailed planning application to North Lanarkshire Council for the second phase of the development at Torrance Park in Holytown.

The proposal for phase two is for a residential development featuring 638 two, three and four-bedroom homes along with with associated infrastructure, landscaping and open spaces.

The current phase of development at Torrance Park has involved the construction of 270 homes and a new clubhouse for the golf course.

Russell Wilkie, director of Murray Estates said, “This planning application follows our public consultation event last year, where the local community had an opportunity to share their views and comment on our proposals for phase two of the development. Our planning application with our development partners Taylor Wimpey West Scotland and Barratt Homes West Scotland allows us to continue to deliver our vision to create a vibrant residential development in the heart of North Lanarkshire.

“We hope to be able to continue our positive contribution to the existing local community of Holytown by creating an attractive and desirable place to live. Subject to all of the necessary approvals being in place, we anticipate that construction of phase two could begin in early 2020.”