Developers hoping to build 150 houses in Broughty Ferry have predicted the project could inject millions into the local economy.
Plans to build a new residential development on Linlathen Road are to go before the council’s planning committee on Monday.
The Balgillo Heights project has been brought forward by Scottish house builder Kirkwood Homes, which is behind current developments in Hawkhill and Liff.
Residents in Broughty Ferry have submitted 55 valid letters of objection to the project, but it has been recommended for approval, subject to stringent conditions, by council planning officers.
The council admits the proposals contravene their own development plan, but there are material considerations which mean the estate could go ahead.
Among the concerns raised by objectors was the impact 150 houses and their families could have on local schools and services, including GP provision.
Nearby primary school Forthill is currently at 95% capacity and the council would seek “financial contributions towards enhancing primary school provision” through a planning obligation.
The council notes there would be no detrimental impact to the roll at Grove Academy, the nearest secondary school, and despite concerns raised by residents regarding Broughty Ferry GP waiting lists, neither the local authority or the building developer would be obliged to provide a new health centre.
Colin Crombie, managing director of Kirkwood, said there is a “real appetite” for the development from Dundee residents, with 550 registers of interest having been given during a public consultation period.
Further to this, the company predicts the gross development value for the Broughty Ferry site would total more than £40 million and estimated as many as 153 jobs could be created as a result of building works.
An additional post-construction economy boost of more than £1.4 million has also been predicted by Kirkwood, following the completion of the site.
Mr Crombie said: “The feedback received from those who attended our public consultation events was extremely positive, with many of them young families from the local area looking to make the step up into a new family home.
“Their feedback, along with the 550 registers of interest we have had to date, gives us great confidence in the proposals and highlight the real appetite for quality, family housing in and around Broughty Ferry.”
Councillors will decide whether to approve the development at a meeting on Monday.
