The hot topic tonight at Newtonhill, Muchalls and Cammachmore Community Council was the plans by Barratts for housing to the south of Newtonhill.
Two representatives of the company were present, and revealed that they would like to build between in excess of 100 houses, maybe 150 homes, on the 18 acre site. Some 40% would be open space, and 25% of the houses would be affordable homes. The development is likely to be aimed at first-time buyers – “different from the offering at Chapelton”. They also said that due to the slope it was unlikely they could build next to the railway line.
Currently there is a 12 week consultation including a public discussion next Wednesday from 2pm to 7pm in the Bettridge Centre. “Feedback will be invaluable,” they said. The comments will help inform the proposals Barratts draw up. These will then be put to a second public consultation on a date yet to be fixed.
The earliest a planning application could be lodged is in mid-November. Barratt estimate it could take a further six to 12 months before a decision is made.
The community council also discussed a meeting held in private by Aberdeenshire Council’s Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee to sell a strip of land as the south end of Park Place which would allow access to the site. There was much disquiet with strong opinions being voiced.
Others matters included:
– No police officers could be present. The meeting heard that there have been two break-ins recently, one in Newtonhill, the other to the west of Muchalls, and vandalism in Muchalls.
– There may be 15 minute delays on the A90 while blasting takes place at Charleston for the construction of the Aberdeen bypass. This is likely to be off-peak in the coming weeks.
– The community council is to contact Aberdeenshire Council over concerns that the green waste bin lorry service may not return next year as the Badentoy recycling centre will have opened by then.
– Aberdeenshire Council is being asked to replace the broken bench above the cliffs west of South Headlands Crescent.
– Plans have been lodged for a 86 metres high wind turbine east of Broomhill Farm, Bridge of Muchalls.https://upa.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/onl…/applicationDetails.do…
Four members of the public attended the meeting, as well as three local councillors.