MORE detailed plans on a new housing development to be built in Aberdour have been submitted to Fife Council.

Cala Homes have lodged an approval of matters application which is the next stage after planning permission in principle was granted in May 2019 following an appeal to the Scottish Government.

They say that the proposals include revised design and landscape information which was provided in response to consultation feedback and discussions with planning officers.

Permission for 85 homes has been granted for the development, which will see homes ranging from two-bedroom cottage flats up to five-bedroom detached houses, as well as affordable housing, created on a site south of Main Street.

The latest application reveals that the design changes would see one less home being built and proposes enhancements to both the layout and architectural features of the new neighbourhood.

The statement adds: "Careful consideration has been made to the relationship of each dwelling to streets and areas of public and private space, with the incorporation of enhanced gables to dwellings on corner plots and overlooking key areas of open space.

"A new mix of dwellings fronting the southern open space will introduce a varied streetscape and lower the density of housing overlooking this sensitive area.

"Boundary treatments have been enhanced to further reflect the local character of the village, and now provide more distinction between public and private realms.

"The addition of low-level walling now responds to comments from the Community Council and provides distinction between the existing road and the new development.

"The incorporation of public art around the entrance to the site has the potential to create an attractive gateway into the new neighbourhood and will enhance the sense of place as well as reflecting the heritage of Aberdour."

There were more than 800 objections to Cala's application for planning permission in principle and, although council officers recommended approval, councillors on the west planning committee voted to reject the plans in July 2018.

An appeal was then made to the Scottish Government's planning and environmental appeals department which overturned the decision and granted permission.

Cala had said that the government reporter "recognised the severity of the housing shortfall in Fife" and that the outcome was "great news for people who wish to live in Aberdour and those who are currently on housing waiting lists in the area".