The PP for the houses is 1 1/2 stories, maximum 4 bedrooms - an attempt to prevent the "baronial mansions".
This is what I got from Lyn today - I'm sure she'd welcome support with the planners.
"After nearly 5 years of discussions and preparing drawings etc we have finally applied for planning permission for a total of 7 smallholdings on our 34 acres of land near Motherwell (5 plots in our 1st big field & 2 plots in a 2nd smaller field just up from the big field).
Situated reasonably close to the M8 & M74 motorways and just on the outskirts of a local village, the land is ideally situated for those looking for a more self orintated and eco-sustainable self build lifestyle opportunity.
Each plot will come with outline planning permission for a self build eco-sustainable 1.5 storey house, up to a maximum of 5.2 acres of ground and the opportunity to finally live the big dream that so many smallholders can only dream of.
Our biggest problem so far has been that North Lanarkshire Council do not believe that there is enough demand for this type of opportunity.
All support in this matter would be most welcome even if you don't live in the local area. Our local community consultations confirmed that local people think it is a great idea and we need all the support we can get just now.
For us this is about providing more opportunities for like minded smallholders to have what we have and to finally live their ideal dream.
There needs to be more opportunities like this and as such we are asking for your help and support to make this happen.
You can log on to register your support here:
https://eplanning.northlan.gov.uk/Online/applicationComments.do?action=showComments&caseNo=12/00407/PPP Many thanks for all your help and support.
Lyn"