An artists impression of the proposed retail area at Milton of Leys
Plans for a new “neighbourhood centre” in the Milton of Leys area of Inverness are expected to move a step forward next week.
The scheme, near Milton of Leys Primary School, includes shopping units, open play space, a pitch and a new classroom for the school, as well as setting aside land for a new nursery and a care home.
Tulloch Homes revised previous proposals for following “constructive feedback” from local residents and criticism of the “Soviet-style” design for its flats.
A major adjustment in the plans was dropping the height of proposed apartment buildings from four to two storeys.
A lack of amenities in Milton of Leys have been an ongoing concern in the community for more than a decade.
No objections have been lodged and planning officers have recommended councillors grant outline consent for the scheme next week.
A Tulloch Homes spokesman said: “We have listened to local concerns, amended our proposal accordingly, and we hopefully look forward to gaining approval for the final phase of this development.”
New ‘neighbourhood centre’ plans to take step forward
