Opportunity to view proposals for 300-house development in Forfar

The scheme at Westfield is a joint initiative by developers Muir Homes and Scotia Homes.

Plans had been put forward previously by both companies for the area of farmland between Glamis Road and Dundee Road.

A scheme put forward by Muir Homes for the north part of the site was rejected by Angus Council, followed by an unsuccessful appeal to the Scottish Government.

The current joint project was announced in 2024, aiming to develop what is the largest area zoned for housing under Angus Council’s current local plan.

James Reid of Scotia Homes said the partners were pleased to put forward the proposals.

He said: “This is for planning in principle so we are at the concept stage but a lot of people have come to see the drawing and ask questions.

“We would encourage anyone who missed this week’s consultation to come along to the second one which is planned.”

The northern area of the site, next to Glamis Road, would feature around 175 homes. The remainder would accommodate around 125.

A key feature is a spine road through the development, taking access from Dundee Road, opposite Slatefield, running to Glamis Road opposite Don & Low’s factory.

A landscape buffer would be created near the A94 to the north, which has been developed in answer to noise concerns which were raised during a previous Muir Homes application.

The area would include room for green space or a sports field at the corner of Westfield Loan and Glamis Road.

Accesses would also be taken off Westfield Loan to some areas of housing. Those would only serve the small pockets of development and not connect to the main spine road.

Feedback from the recent consultation event should be submitted by June 8, while another drop-in will be held in the Reid Hall on Thursday, June 18. Responses to that should be submitted by June 29.

The developers hope to submit a detailed planning application to Angus Council later this year.