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The Council’s new planning committee has approved the proposals to build 15 new homes next to Bankhead Road on the field behind Wester Dalmeny cottages.

The decision was reached after a site visit by committee members and officials.  Cllr Kevin Lang, representatives of the Queensferry & District Community Council and some local residents were also present.

As your local councillors, we had submitted a formal request for a full hearing at the planning committee before a decision was taken.  This would have allowed us and the community council to talk to our detailed concerns on the development, specifically the issues around safe access from Bankhead Road as well as the size and shape of the proposed houses. Unfortunately, the committee decided against holding a hearing and instead proceeded to support the application.

Whilst we are obviously disappointed with the decision, we want to thank the local residents who worked so hard to try and suggest improvements to the proposals.  We still think a more appropriate development could have been agreed for this site and one which commanded more support from people in the village.

We will always work hard to represent local views and protect the unique character of Dalmeny as an important conservation area.