Plans to build a 228-home development in Dundee have been submitted, it is understood.

According to the BBC, the application, will see land transformed at Dundee's Western Gateway.

The ambitious plans have been lodged by Springfield Properties and will form the first phase of a new village at South Gray in the city. The village has been proposed for a decade with the hopes that up to 600 properties will eventually be constructed. Following a series of detailed public consultations with local residents and the Council, the plans are now being submitted.


For this first phase, the plans are for a mix of two- and five-bedroom homes, and will also be designed to be energy efficient. In addition, a large area of green space has been added to the development and will include a play area and a football park.

Planner Sandra Linsday is quoted by the BBC as saying: "We are taking design inspiration from the surrounding villages and applying the latest techniques in energy efficient build design."

Springfield Properties Chairman Sandy Adam added: "The site at the Western Gateway, which is west of the Kingsway and by Dykes of Gray Road, has been identified by the council for development for over 10 years and Springfield are committed to providing high quality residential development.

"This proposal has been a result of detailed pre-application discussions with Dundee City Council and the public, reflected in a planning proposal that delivers what the area and community needs and wants."

(JP)