A planning application for a new housing development which was first put before the local authority back at the start of 2024 has now been dealt with.

Muir Homes Ltd lodged an application with Falkirk Council on March 15, 2024 looking for permission to construct 74 houses and four flats with associated Infrastructure on land to the west Of 31 Wellpark Road, Banknock

Planning officers gave the go ahead on Thursday, October 29, 2026 almost three full years after it was first lodged.

According to the online planning documents the development of 74 two-storey dwellinghouses will comprise of a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced houses.

The plans were first lodged with Falkirk Council back in 2024 (Picture: Michael Gillen)

placeholder image — The plans were first lodged with Falkirk Council back in 2024 (Picture: Michael Gillen)

There will also be a two-storey block of four cottage flats.

The planning documents stated: “The affordable housing provision is 12 units, comprising the four cottage flats and two terraced blocks of four units each. The site is

accessed from Wellpark Road, which would be upgraded northwards to its junction with the A803.”