Plans for 64 homes in Pitmedden, which have gone back and forth between Aberdeenshire Council and the Scottish Government, are now back on track.
Kirkwood Homes previously had applications for the Bonnyton Farm site refused in 2018 and 2019.
They successfully appealed to the Scottish Government, and councillors were presented with an amended application earlier this month, which they refused once more, again based on road safety concerns.
Last year, residents hit out at plans to re-opening of the junction between the B999, which runs through the middle of the area, and residential street Ingleside.
Last night, Allan Rae, land director at Kirkwood Homes promised to work with local residents moving forward.
He said: “We were naturally disappointed that the application, despite being recommended for approval by Aberdeenshire Council officers, and fully compliant with the current Local Development Plan and the Masterplan, was previously refused at committee.
“We are therefore pleased that the appeal has been upheld.
‘’We do though appreciate the points that were raised by the local community previously, particularly the concerns raised about the reopening of Ingleside.”
Plans for 64 homes in north-east village get go-ahead from Scottish Government
