Blairforkie Drive Planning Application goes to appeal

Developers Allan Water Homes have submitted an Appeal to the Scottish Government since Stirling Council did not make a determination on their application within the statutory timeframe.  The Planning application is for 46 dwellings at Blairforkie Drive. The process now is that the Government’s Directorate for Planning & Environmental Appraisals (DPEA) has statutory responsibility to determine the Application.

All Objections previously lodged with Stirling Council in relation to the Planning Application have been transferred to DPEA who are obliged to consider. Allan Water Homes have submitted additional information, including an Appeal Statement, the Appeal documentation can be accessed here https://www.dpea.scotland.gov.uk/CaseDetails.aspx?ID=122410

The Save Blairforkie Drive Group is working with their Planning Consultant to make a submission to DPEA in response to AllanWater Homes Appeal Statement with a particular focus on Housing Land Supply issues which feature large in the Appeal Statement.  Take a look at the new reports submitted to keep up to date on this issue.  The period for interested members of the public to make representation ends on 11 August 2022. Any representations received by the deadline will be passed to the planning authority and agent/appellant for their comments.

Queens road closure

The road between Nick’s and the Queens hotel is closed until Augut 25th to allow for demolition of part of an unsafe building.  Due to the nature of these potentially dangerous works a full closure is required. This closure will effect vehicular and pedestrian access to Queens Lane. There will be a signed diversion to advise vehicles and pedestrians of the alternative route utilising New Road and Allanvale Road.

During this time Businesses are open as usual, so you can still go the the Allanwater Brewhouse you just have to go the long way round!

Cornton Foodbank

Councillors Tollemach and Dodds along with a committed group of volunteers continue to run The Larder, a vital service offering groceries for anyone in need at Cornton Baptist Church on a Tuesday morning.  A Stirling Council benefits adviser is also on hand to check on people’s situation and make sure no one is missing out on support they are entitled to.  Our thanks goes out to Bridge of Allan Car Rally for their support donating £1500 from their recent event.  Each week the Larder is supporting around 80 people.

Community Council Meeting

Our next meeting on 16th of August will be back in person at the Allan Center.  While we have been glad to be able to continue to operate online we are looking forward to seeing each other in person.  We have been wondering how to run meetings going forward to allow flexibility for our members and for the public to join in.  Would you come along to an in person meeting? Did you joing in while we were on line? Let us know.