DULLATUR Golf Club and Hallam Land are behind plans for a new neighbourhood that will create up to 650 homes and community facilities near Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire.
The proposals will be determined by Full Council on 27 November. Developed on land at the golf club, the plans are said to address the ‘spiralling demand’ for private and affordable homes within the area, as well as the need for an improved local road network and better active travel routes.
The demand for new community facilities was highlighted by local residents to Hallam Land through engagement exercises. This included the need for a new GP service, and in response, the applicants have incorporated this into the masterplan with land reserved for community use.
Plans also include open space, parkland and recreational facilities, with sports pitches, play areas and a community garden. Almost 50% of the total development area will be retained and enhanced.
Two new access points from Constarry Road and proposed improvements to the Craiglinn Roundabout will improve the local road network and traffic flow. Residents will also be encouraged to cycle and walk more frequently, with dedicated active travel routes.
More than £600,000 in developer contributions will go towards local education services, as agreed with North Lanarkshire Council’s education department.
Gary Smith, executive director at Hallam Land, said, “There is an undeniable need for new private and affordable homes within North Lanarkshire. Alongside Dullatur Golf Club, we have spent a significant amount of time engaging with local people and stakeholders to ensure that our masterplan directly responds to the needs of the community.
“By incorporating dedicated space for community facilities and active travel links, we have a great opportunity to create a truly connected neighbourhood where residents can walk or cycle to nearby amenities. We are now eager to take our vision forward that will improve the livelihoods of many local people and fundamentally aid economic growth.”
More than 50 local people have already lodged their support for proposals with the council as the ‘imbalance’ between demand and supply of homes within the community continues.
Liana Harkins launched local health facilities, Yoxa Fit Club, alongside her mother in August 2022 and is based within Dullatur Golf Club. Since then, the duo has welcomed hundreds of members and are supportive of proposals.
Liana said, “What makes the business hub so special at Dullatur Golf Club is the collaboration shared amongst the small businesses operating here. We have successfully grown Yoxa Fit Studio over the last two years and we’re really excited for our future, with new health and wellbeing facilities in the pipeline. However, to make this possible, we need continued investment to ensure Dullatur Golf Club remains an attractive destination, both for businesses and visitors.”
Dullatur Golf Club has been a cornerstone of the local community since 1896 and recent investment has allowed the club to introduce new facilities, including padel tennis and a second Trackman suite, and upgrade its clubhouse. The investment raised through the sale of land would help to future-proof the club and open up the sport to more people through the implementation of a nine or 12-hole course.
