LONG-awaited proposals for the construction of 170 new homes in Rosyth have edged closer after a planning application was given the green light.

Avant Homes had applied for permission for the properties with associated infrastructure, drainage and landscaping on the abandoned site which was to form part of the multi-million-pound Hilton Garden City.

It had been part of Kapital Residential Ltd's masterplan, including 390 homes, a nursery, shops and a hotel.

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There would have also been professional and financial services, food and drink outlets and a nursing home.

However, Kapital, run by developer Keith Punler, was placed in the hands of a liquidator to be wound up last July and Avant Homes later submitted proposals for the site which is located to the west of Camdean Primary School.

Planning officer Natasha Cockburn said the application was in accordance with the requirements of the planning permission in principle (PPP) previously granted.

"The general layout of the site is acceptable and the grid pattern helps avoid the use of cul-de-sacs and provides a well connected and permeable site, whilst maintaining the Garden City feel," she said.

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"The development would not adversely affect existing or future residential amenity and would comply with all technical matters of the PPP and other material considerations including drainage, transportation, affordable housing, education and site stability matters.

"The development is therefore acceptable in all regards and would comply with the development plan and conditions set out."

Earlier this year, the Press reported concerns of a fed-up resident who branded the derelict plot as "a mess" and "considerably dangerous".

The person said the site had been untouched for four years and said reaching the bus stop on Camdean Crescent was "perilous".

They said: "The site is being used by children on scooters and bikes as a stunt site, school children and dog walkers are using the unfinished bridge as a short cut.

"My biggest concern is the state of access to the bus stop. Anyone with mobility issues or pushchairs can't access the bus stop without crossing the road or walking on the road on a bend with double yellow lines.

"There is a lot of rubble at the bus stop which is a trip hazard.

"It's a mess."

At the time, Fife Council said it was aware of the issues and said it was making arrangements for a temporary footpath to be installed until the planning application for the site was determined.