A developer hoping to build 33 new houses in Banknock says Falkirk Council' s refusal to waive contributions of more than £270,000 towards improvements in schools, roads and housing mean the project is "unviable". ‌

At a meeting of the planning committee this week, Falkirk councillors narrowly voted to reject a plea from developers Hamilton Brown that would allow them to go ahead without making contributions - saying that would leave the council to pick up the bill for any infrastructure work. ‌

The developers hope to build on land to the North West of 4 Garngrew Cottage, Glenview Avenue, Banknock - an uneven and steeply sloping site close to the M80 motorway - in two phases. ‌

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