en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Planning Committee of South Lanarkshire Council has granted in-principle approval for a development in Langlands West, on the outskirts of East Kilbride, located off Greenhills Road. The project plans to build up to 600 homes on over 42 hectares of agricultural land.

250 homes will be affordable rental housing, 200 will be private residences, and a further 150 will form a retirement village. The project also includes a neighborhood center with retail, office, and community spaces, as well as new green spaces.

The application was submitted jointly by McTaggart Construction, Jackton Estates, and Link Group. Despite 30 objections citing traffic congestion, pressure on existing infrastructure, loss of agricultural land and green space, and potential impact on the nearby Langlands Moss Nature Reserve, the project was approved. Planning officers determined that the proposal aligns with national and local planning policies and recommended approval.

The site is designated for development in the South Lanarkshire Local Development Plan and is part of the East Kilbride growth strategy. The developer outlined environmental measures, including peatland restoration, construction of a wetland park, new walking and cycling routes, sustainable drainage systems, and biodiversity improvements.

Approval is conditional on a legal agreement covering affordable housing provision and educational contributions. Detailed designs for all elements of the development will be submitted in further planning applications before construction begins.

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