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Hillcrest Successful in Planning Appeal
The Scottish Government Reporter appointed to decide on Hillcrest's planning application for a new office building in Dundee's Technology Park has found in the Association's favour and granted planning permission.
The original application was rejected by Dundee Council's Planning Committee, against the recommendations of the Planning Officers, over concerns about the proposed use of a small scale biomass boiler.
John Mulloy, Hillcrest Group Chief Executive said:
''The positive outcome vindicates Hillcrest's proposals and our decision to appeal the Council's original rejection of our application.
''It is almost exactly two years since our original application was submitted to now obtaining approval following a lengthy appeal so we are understandably delighted to finally be able to commence this project. Hillcrest's new headquarter will be an iconic building for Dundee's Technology Park incorporating many environmentally friendly and sustainable features into it's design.
'' Our HQ will be built by local contractor W H Brown Construction, giving a much-needed boost to the local construction sector. Some Dundee youngsters will get part of their apprenticeship experience served on the project as W H Brown Construction partners Hillcrest in an innovative construction industry training scheme. In the current economic climate this project is god news for Dundee and reflects Hillcrest's confidence in its own future.''
The above article was featured in Housing Scotland Today on the 10th March 2009.
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