I&H Brown Ltd and Persimmon Homes lodged the matters specified in conditions application relating to their proposed development at land to the north of Bankview Nursing Home, in Kilsyth Road, Banknock.

The proposal includes 68 homes for social rent.

The application contains further details on building design, access, landscaping, biodiversity, public art, layout, phasing, energy, hard and soft landscaping, management “Newt Infrastructure”, tree protection, waste management, contamination, drainage, flood risk, foot/cycle path detail, travel plan and transport access, noise, retail delivery and internal access junction.

A masterplan by IronsideFarrar makes provision for a public art and landscape strategy referencing the area’s history as a colliery and brickworks.

The documents state the development represents a “significant step towards the major growth and regeneration of the wider Banknock settlement area, contributing towards the aim of increasing the local population and supporting economic sustainability.”

The application, which has a determination deadline of June 2, is listed to be dealt with by planning officers acting under delegated powers.