Dalmellington: Plans resubmitted for community cycle track

Plans for the track were set to move ahead and see it be built on land near Ayr Road and McAdam Way, close to Craigmark Burtonians' Station Park.

Earlier this year, East Ayrshire Council's cabinet agreed a 25-year lease with Dalmellington Parish Development Trust (DPDT) for the vacant land where the track will be built.

The lease was moved ahead, which will cost an annual rental price of £1.

An initial proposal was lodged at the end of August, before being withdrawn at the start of October.

However, 'revised' blueprints have been brought forward once again to benefit the community.

Plans for the track published online. (Image: East Ayrshire Council) According to the resubmitted proposals, three customised containers will be created at the location - one for refreshments, one for bike hire and one for a bike workshop.

Two disabled car parking spaces will also be created, if plans are given the green light.

The cited track area is a former woodland, but trees have already been removed which would make way for the new activity place.

Some locals had been against the idea of creating the track in this space, saying that it would be a waste of money and green space.

A council report on the plans had said: "The DPDT have ambitions to create an inclusive cycle track within the area and are working closely with Ayrshire Roads Alliance in relation to parking, roads and connectivity to the Dalmellington Active Travel Network.

"Successful completion of the proposal will provide further inclusive amenities within the locality, increasing active travel options, providing employment opportunities and, it is anticipated, increasing the footfall within the community."

According to the online submission, a decision is expected to be made on the plans by the end of December.

You can view the full plans on the council's planning page, by searching for application 24/0463/PP.