Proposed affordable housing development community update
The appropriation of land at Westwood Hill, East Kilbride was considered and approved at the full council meeting held on Wednesday 16 September 2026. Appropriation of the land will be subject to all necessary outstanding consents being secured, with the intention that the land is developed for affordable housing to meet housing needs.
Appropriation process
We published an appropriation notice under Section 24(2A) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1959 in the East Kilbride News and on our website from 1 April to 6 May 2026. This advised that the council sought to appropriate the land for new homes, changing its current use.
After reviewing responses to the notice, the Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources) considered the proposal in July 2026. Due to the high level of public interest and feedback from local ward members, the decision was referred to the council’s Executive Committee.
On Wednesday 16 September 2026, the Executive Committee considered a report that:
- summarised the consultation carried out
- reviewed the recommendations made
- approved the appropriation of the land at Westwood Hill for the purpose of residential use, with the intention of this being developed for affordable housing, subject to obtaining all necessary consents.
This approval allows the proposed affordable housing development to be progressed through all the necessary statutory approvals, including planning permission.
Supporting information
We completed an Integrated Impact Assessment for the proposal. This assessment looks at the potential effects of the proposal and helps support open, informed and evidence-based decision making.
View the documents
You can view the Executive Committee report and supporting papers on our Meeting Papers and Decisions page:
View meeting papers and decisions
You can also view the Integrated Impact Assessment as part of the published documents.
What happens next?
There will be more opportunities for residents and other interested groups to comment on the proposals.
As part of the planning process, you will be able to:
- view proposed layouts and design plans
- comment on the planning application
We will continue to share updates as the project develops and let you know about any opportunities to have your say. For the latest information and project updates, visit our Community update page.