230 homes in major revamp of derelict Fife industrial estate
MHG Commercial Investments has been told an Environmental Impact Assesment (EIA) will not be needed to take forward its proposals to revamp part of Whitehill Industrial Estate.In 2012 Lincoln Land Limited was previously awarded planning permission in principle by Fife Council for a residential and commercial development in the northern section of the estate.It allowed for a 221 homes, a 61-bed care home, childcare nursery, four retails units, a public house, a new building to house FACET and 11,455 sq m.Five years later Saving Stream, a division of Lendy Limited, was given a time extension to allow for further negotiations with stakeholders.Now, MHG has requested a screening opinion from the council over whether an EIA would be required for the demolition of existing buildings and re-development of the site for residential development.It is proposed that 11,329 sq m of light industrial buildings will be demolished to make way for approximately 230 homes.
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Hide AdA planning statement prepared by Kate Donald, associate director of agent Turley, said: “The scale of the proposed development of approximately 230 homes would not lead to a significant increase in residents or traffic; impacts on existing infrastructure and services are not considered to be significant.“The site contains a number of derelict buildings and it is considered that the proposed development will improve its existing character ,and contribute and positive socio-economic impact on the surrounding area.”Council planning officer Bryan Reid said any potential impacts can be adequately considered through the planning application process without support of an EIA report.