A PLAN to build six more affordable houses in Glenshellach has been approved by councillors, writes Sandy Neil.
The application for six twostorey houses east of Hayfield, submitted by Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA), was recommended for approval by Argyll and Bute Council’s planning officers at the meeting of its Planning, Protective Services and Licen sing Committee (PPSL) at Kilmory Castle on Wednesday December 14.
It drew 121 expressions of support, summarised at the meeting, with many echoing the argument that Oban ‘desperately’ needs new fuel-efficient housing when the population is falling, and it needs to support services such as schools, shops, police stations and hospitals. Another argued: ‘Funding has been made available by the Scottish Government and Argyll and Bute Council’s SHIP Fund, which should not be lost for a project which will be of benefit to residents.’