Planning appeal - CCG Homes, Nethermains, Kilwinning
North Ayrshire Council · 29 October 2025
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NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL 29 October 2025 Planning Committee Title: Planning appeal: CCG Homes, Nethermains, Kilwinning Purpose: To advise Members on the decision taken by Scottish Ministers following an appeal by CCG Homes against the refusal of North Ayrshire Council to grant planning permission for 113 dwellinghouses on land at Nethermains, Kilwinning Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Committee notes the decision of Scottish Ministers 1. Executive Summary 1.1 Scottish Ministers have allowed an appeal by CCG Homes following the Planning Committee’s decision to refuse planning permission for 115 dwellinghouse on land to the south of Nethermains Community Centre, Kilwinning. A revised scheme of 113 houses has been granted subject to conditions. 2. Background 2.1 In January 2025, planning permission was refused by the Planning Committee for a residential development of 115 houses on land to the south of Nethermains Community Centre in Kilwinning (planning ref. 23/00061/PPM). Planning permission was refused due to concerns over flood risk and biodiversity of the site. 2.2 The appellant CCG Homes appealed the decision to Scottish Ministers in April 2025. 2.3 On 3rd October 2025, Scottish Ministers decided to grant planning permission subject to conditions for a revised scheme of 113 houses. 2.4 Despite the site being at risk of flooding, the reporter concluded that the site benefits from an exception set out in Policy 22 part a) of NPF4, that applies to projects which are a “redevelopment of previously used sites in built-up areas where the LDP has identified a need to bring these into positive use and where proposals demonstrate that long-term safety and resilience can be secured in accordance with relevant SEPA advice.” 2.5 The reporter concluded that they are “content that the site would remain safe and operational during any flood event.”
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2.6 Despite the biodiversity concerns for the site, the reporter concluded that the loss of woodland would be acceptable as most of the trees are self-seeded and given the site’s allocation for housing in the LDP. 3. Proposals 3.1 It is recommended that the Planning Committee notes the appeal decision. 4. Implications/Socio-economic Duty Financial 4.1 None. Human Resources 4.2 None. Legal 4.3 None. Equality/Socio-economic 4.4 None. Environmental and Sustainability 4.5 As noted above, the reporter has concluded that they are “content that the site would remain safe and operational during any flood event.” Key Priorities 4.6 None. Community Wealth Building 4.7 None. 5. Consultation 5.1 None. DAVID W. HAMMOND Executive Director (Communities and Housing) For further information please contact Joseph Thompson, Planning Officer, on 01294 324313. Background Papers 0