Friday January 16th 2026
The start of Kenmuir road, just off Estate Road
Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Catherine Hunter
Concerns over flooding risks at land sold in Carmyle to a housing developer have been raised by councillors who fear proposals will have a negative impact on the local community.
Carmyle Developments Limited (CDL) submitted a planning application for a new housing development for up to 400 homes on the greenspace at Cardie Park, next to River Road and Kenmuir Road back in November 2017.
During Wednesday’s operational and scrutiny committee, members were asked to agree to an amendment to the use of land at Kenmuir Road, previously sold to CDL for £1.45 million, which would allow developers to create an access road to the potential housing development.
The proposals which are yet to be presented to the planning committee have caused concerns amongst the local community as well as elected members.
On Wednesday councillors asked how the proposals for the new road would be feasible and how the overall development would impact the community.
Bailie Seonad Hoy said: “I do find it quite concerning that a site visit hasn’t taken place. I have been out to the site myself and I am very concerned about this access road.
“I just don’t see how it’s feasible. The presentation seems to indicate that the road is going to go in between the existing footpath and cyclepath and the River Clyde.
“Having been out to visit the land myself, I just don’t see how the width there is available. There is a flood plain from the River Clyde there – that is going to flood.
“We’ve seen pictures from the community over the last several years that show there has been pretty much consistent flooding every year there – it has affected the bowling club, it has affected the pub.
“If you build an access road, it is going to be flooded on a regular basis. If people aren’t able to use that access road for the housing development they will have to go through the village.
“It will have a major impact on traffic passing through the village, on the safety of school children, on nursery children and I just don’t think that this has been adequately thought through.”
A council officer confirmed issues of flooding and flood risk assessments would be dealt with under the planning legislation.
The disposal allows the developer to be in control of the land and the planning team will determine whether or not it’s liable to flood and if it meets the correct regulations.
Councillor Holly Bruce added: “The Carmyle community has indicated that flooding is a significant risk in that area and have shown me many different photos of flooding but that hasn’t been included in the climate impact assessment.
“That greenspace is also used for the community and there is a national cycle route that goes through and connects to Carmyle.
“I am not sufficiently assured that this is what the community wants and also that we need to build on all of this land.
“It’s public owned land that is ours and people use it for recreational use and greenspace and I just don’t feel comfortable with making that decision today.”
Councillor Ruairi Kelly confirmed that the land has already been sold to the developer but members were being asked to agree to the change of use for the land to allow an access road to be developed.
Despite these concerns, the majority of councillors agreed to the change of use for land at Kenmuir Road. Plans will be presented to the council’s planning committee in due course.
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