By Ian McConnell Scottish housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel has welcomed approval by Inverclyde Council of its outline planning application to build around 75 homes in Kilmacolm. And Mactaggart & Mickel said it was “committed to keep working closely with the community” after the local authority backed its planned Quarry Drive development. It noted that its proposals had been approved by councillors at a meeting of the full Inverclyde Council on Tuesday. Craig Ormond, director at Glasgow-based Mactaggart & Mickel, said: “Mactaggart & Mickel are pleased at Inverclyde Council’s approval of our proposed Kilmacolm development. We have developed our proposals to ensure our planned Quarry Drive development fits neatly into the village of Kilmacolm in a sustainable manner.
A CONTROVERSIAL greenbelt housing development which attracted almost 500 objections has been dramatically approved by councillors. MacTaggart and Mickel have been successful in their bid to build 78 homes at Kilmacolm Meadow west of Quarry Road in Kilmacolm. Officials had recommended approving the application and it was also backed by the planning board before a full council meeting had the final say. Elected members decided to give the housebuilders the go-ahead despite 487 public objections. The council released the greenbelt for housing as part of its new local development plan just two weeks ago - meaning the bid to build 58 private properties and 20 affordable homes was no longer contrary to the blueprint.
Craig Ormond By Ian McConnell Scottish housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel has welcomed approval by Inverclyde Council of its outline planning application to build around 75 new homes in Kilmacolm. And Mactaggart & Mickel said it was “committed to keep working closely with the community” after the local authority backed its planned Quarry Drive development. It noted that its proposals had been approved by councillors at a meeting of the full Inverclyde Council on Tuesday. Craig Ormond, director at Mactaggart & Mickel, said: “Mactaggart & Mickel are pleased at Inverclyde Council’s approval of our proposed Kilmacolm development. We have developed our proposals to ensure our planned Quarry Drive development fits neatly into the village of Kilmacolm in a sustainable manner.
Recent home sales south of Boston (Apr. 7)
ABINGTON
75 Dale St. One-family Contemporary, built in 1969, 2,520 square feet, 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, on 69,677-square-foot lot. $825,000
81 Crabtree Lane One-family Colonial, built in 2003, 3,028 square feet, 8 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, on 42,670-square-foot lot. $760,000
178 North Ave. Three-family Family Flat, built in 1900, 2,520 square feet, 12 rooms, 6 bedrooms, 3 baths, on 10,436-square-foot lot. $515,000
4 East St. One-family Colonial, built in 1900, 1,352 square feet, 7 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, on 7,800-square-foot lot. $300,000
71 Bates St. One-family Bngl/Cottage, built in 1930, 1,337 square feet, 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, on 9,750-square-foot lot. $250,000
8 Kingswood Drive #1 Condo, built in 1971, 706 square feet, 3 rooms, 1 bedroom, 1 bath. $217,500
AVON
12 N Main St. One-family Conventional, built in 1830, 1,224 square feet, 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, on 5,500-square-foot lot. $250,000