Divisive plans for new housing in a Moray town are poised to be approved despite receiving more than 40 objections.
Proposals have been submitted to the council to build 11 affordable homes in Buckie on land behind Ewing Crescent.
However, the plans drawn up by the applicant, Fredrick Parkes, have proved controversial among locals with 42 objections submitted about the potential development.
Today Moray Council’s planning committee will meet to debate the proposals, which have also attracted six letters of support.
Objectors claims the housing plans go against the authority’s policies to have greenspace within Buckie – with fears the town is already overdeveloped.
But planners have recommended that the scheme is approved, with an agreement from the developer to pay £71,500 to contribute to local education and health facilities.
Letters in support welcome large homes being proposed for the town with a mix of two, four and five bedrooms.
In a report, senior planning officer Lisa MacDonald said: “This application represents a windfall site within the settlement of Buckie. It is an opportunity to provide a development of a different character and density to that typically found in the area and will contribute to a strong sense of place.
“There will be some opportunity for biodiversity enhancement and improvement of an existing green area. The proposal accords with policy and it is recommended that planning permission is granted.”