A LOCAL councillor has blasted a Fife developer for breaking a series of commitments to residents in Lochgelly.
The comments by Mark Hood, member for Lochgelly and Cardenden, came after learning that residents in the New Farm Vale development were being denied pedestrian access to the town.
Councillor Hood blames Lomond Homes for not being willing to constr
uct the access required until the final possible date required by planning conditions for the site.
But the company hit back stating it was following a timetable agreed with Fife Council – and highlighted a decision to cut one access.
Cllr Hood said: "A number of residents in the new Lomond estate have medical conditions, and that means walking long distances is a real struggle.
''By forcing them to take a mile long detour to get to local amenities is cruel. It shows a real lack of sensitivity by Lomond Homes.''
He also said children on the estate didn't have access to green space or play facilities.
Grant Ritchie, managing director, Lomond Homes said two access routes were submitted within the planning application.
He added: "The planning committee decided to omit Grace Street option on the grounds it would take pedestrian movement through a private street.
''This left the Town Park link as the only option.
''We have a legal obligation to create it by the time phase 2A of the development is completed, a timescale agreed with Fife Council.''
Mr Ritchie said he understood Grace Street was now being reconsidered by the Council.
