Plans for 110 new houses on the grounds of a mental health hospital could be approved ‘in-principle’ today.

Housebuilding giant Miller Homes wants to create the new development on vacant land within Leverndale Hospital.

But city chiefs are expected to turn down the application over fears it will destroy valuable green belt land.

Geddes Consulting have submitted a design statement, on behalf of Miller Homes, in a bid to win councillors over.

The statement said: “The proposal is for residential development comprising of around 110 homes.

“There is an evident and immediate demand for additional housing in this location.

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“A substantial area of open space will be provided in the north west of the site, which will include equipped play provision.

“The proposal will not have an adverse impact on the strategic objectives or function of the green belt.

“The proposal will also deliver enhancements to open space, which will benefit the wider community.”

But members of the Planning Committee will hear from the council’s Executive Director of Development Richard Brown.

He will recommend that the application is rejected after he drew up a report on the proposals.

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His report said: “The proposal is contrary to green belt objectives and the Glasgow open space strategy and fails to meet the criteria of the exceptions to the protection of the land, therefore, cannot be supported.

“The site must be protected from inappropriate development to ensure its continued contribution to the environment, sense of place and quality of life.

“It is recommended that the application for planning permission in principle is refused.”

One objection was received within the formal consultation period, with two more being sent in after the expiry of the consultation.

Councillor Rhiannon Spear was one of the late objectors and she included comments from 18 of her constituents.

Ms Spear said: “This year pupils from the Greater Pollock area have been notified that they can no longer be accepted into Rosshall High School as it has hit capacity.

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“Further developments will put further strain on school roles within the area.”

Ms Spear also pointed to what she described as “significant flooding and drainage” issues on the proposed site.

She added: “As well as putting pressure on the school roles, it will also put significant pressure on the local infrastructure.

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It will also require significant investment in social infrastructure, there currently aren’t enough local food and convenience shops to service the community.”