They actually backed down and stopped the demolition of Fairliegh House which feels completely surreal after all the months of staring at those awful blueprints. I am still kind of shaking while typing this but it shows that paying attention to our local landscape actually works. Keep an eye on …
April 12, 2018
Final supporters
Balmer Development propose to build a monstrous 4 storey, 68 bedroom Care Home at the entrance to Bothwell and demolish the existing sandstone building of Fairliegh House (previously Harte Construction). This will dominate the entrance to Bothwell and strip it of its' otherwise charming landscape. The plans do not support the economic growth of a conservation village which relies upon its' historic characteristics to sustain visitors and attract and retain residents. This is further emphasised by the dominant position of the site, visible on approaching the village from a considerable distance.
Furthermore the plans are certainly not protecting or enhancing the natural cultural assets by demolishing a historic building and replacing it with an oversized, industrial looking commercial building which lacks in any connection to the local environment and has an adverse effect on the residential street and local area as a whole. In addition there are serious concerns with regards to road safety on this already very narrow road.
The closing date for opposition to these plans is 30th March 2018. The plans together with appeal documents can be seen at www.dpea.scotland.gov.uk (Case Ref:PPA-380-2076 and CAC-380-2000) and we would urge you to make an individual opposition by email to [email protected].
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March 21, 2018
I logged on this morning and just stared at the screen because I really cannot believe how many people care about our village entrance. It feels like the tide is finally turning against this ridiculous project and I am so grateful to everyone who stuck by this from the start when it just felt like me yelling at a brick wall.
Reached 100 supporters
March 21, 2018
55 Comments
Went to school in Bothwell and only just returned as a 73 yr old only so much expansion a village can stand. Enough already.
This will be the first thing I see when I drive into Bothwell from the M74 - it's not what I associate with the charming character of Bothwell.
This application has been with SLC planning dept for months and because the suggestion to amend the plans did not suit the company they have sent it to the SG reporter. This is a shocking attack on democratic principles Which are of fundental importance in the democratic process . Hundreds of people oppose this on grounds contained within the SLC development plan.
The permitted development in Bothwell has gotten out of control. There will soon be no green space left in the village and already the infrastructure struggles to cope with traffic. Building such a large structure whose access will be a narrow residential street is not safe for existing residents.
Bothwell is struggling with the amount of homes we now have it’s supposed to be a conservation area but that status is slowly diminishing with amount of homes being built. There is also a brand new care home due to open soon beside Bothwell Castle there is no need for this monstrosity as well in the heart of Bothwell
Huge traffic issues if this was to materialise … Bothwell “village “being totally destroyed!
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They actually backed down and stopped the demolition of Fairliegh House which feels completely surreal after all the months of staring at those awful blueprints. I am still kind of shaking while typing this but it shows that paying attention to our local landscape actually works. Keep an eye on …
April 12, 2018
Final supporters
Balmer Development propose to build a monstrous 4 storey, 68 bedroom Care Home at the entrance to Bothwell and demolish the existing sandstone building of Fairliegh House (previously Harte Construction). This will dominate the entrance to Bothwell and strip it of its' otherwise charming landscape. The plans do not support the economic growth of a conservation village which relies upon its' historic characteristics to sustain visitors and attract and retain residents. This is further emphasised by the dominant position of the site, visible on approaching the village from a considerable distance.
Furthermore the plans are certainly not protecting or enhancing the natural cultural assets by demolishing a historic building and replacing it with an oversized, industrial looking commercial building which lacks in any connection to the local environment and has an adverse effect on the residential street and local area as a whole. In addition there are serious concerns with regards to road safety on this already very narrow road.
The closing date for opposition to these plans is 30th March 2018. The plans together with appeal documents can be seen at www.dpea.scotland.gov.uk (Case Ref:PPA-380-2076 and CAC-380-2000) and we would urge you to make an individual opposition by email to [email protected].
Updates
March 21, 2018
I logged on this morning and just stared at the screen because I really cannot believe how many people care about our village entrance. It feels like the tide is finally turning against this ridiculous project and I am so grateful to everyone who stuck by this from the start when it just felt like me yelling at a brick wall.
Reached 100 supporters
March 21, 2018
55 Comments
The area is totally unable to absorb such a FURTHER development in infrastructure, which will heavily contribute to an already over stretched traffic congestion, plus the removal of yet another historic and attractive building....IN A CONSERVATION VILLAGE TOO!
Went to school in Bothwell and only just returned as a 73 yr old only so much expansion a village can stand. Enough already.
This will be the first thing I see when I drive into Bothwell from the M74 - it's not what I associate with the charming character of Bothwell.
This application has been with SLC planning dept for months and because the suggestion to amend the plans did not suit the company they have sent it to the SG reporter. This is a shocking attack on democratic principles Which are of fundental importance in the democratic process . Hundreds of people oppose this on grounds contained within the SLC development plan.
The permitted development in Bothwell has gotten out of control. There will soon be no green space left in the village and already the infrastructure struggles to cope with traffic. Building such a large structure whose access will be a narrow residential street is not safe for existing residents.
Bothwell is struggling with the amount of homes we now have it’s supposed to be a conservation area but that status is slowly diminishing with amount of homes being built. There is also a brand new care home due to open soon beside Bothwell Castle there is no need for this monstrosity as well in the heart of Bothwell
Huge traffic issues if this was to materialise … Bothwell “village “being totally destroyed!
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The area is totally unable to absorb such a FURTHER development in infrastructure, which will heavily contribute to an already over stretched traffic congestion, plus the removal of yet another historic and attractive building....IN A CONSERVATION VILLAGE TOO!