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Comments

1. Mrs Ruth Blakley said at 3:26 pm on November 6th, 2008:

   Have you considered the gross invasion of privacy for the residents of Burns Drive with regards to the proximity of the properties to the existing private properties?

2. Jim Whiston said at 10:50 am on November 19th, 2008:

   Hi Mrs Blakley

   As may you know we have now received planning consent for this development.

   The house that, I think, you refer to was moved on the plan at the behest of the planners. Whilst it is at 45 degrees to minimise overlooking, the architect will consider the options for adjustments as he develops the scheme further.

   I hope that this is of some reassurance.

   Jim Whiston

3. erin said at 12:00 pm on May 18th, 2009:

   the houses will be lovely just what maybole needs.

4. Sam said at 1:46 pm on June 3rd, 2009:

   The houses will look fantastic however the the problem is the people you put in them!! Think of the private owners in the area.

5. claire said at 3:36 pm on June 17th, 2009:

   I am an ayrshire housing tenant, who is looking to move to a larger property, these houses would be ideal for me and my family, as for the concerns about the people that are put in these houses,I have never had a concern about the neighbours I have, and the new development has blended in well with the existing properties across the road, who are private homeowners and many are elderly.

6. m said at 6:44 am on July 15th, 2009:

   I am desprate to be housed as my family are homeless at the moment. I would love to be considered for a home like this. The people that are housed in them are ordinary people who deserve a fair break like everyone else. It is because of the area the new builds are located and because of the neighbours that people want to live there. Furthermore the private ownership is the reason most of us with big families cant get housed!

7. mrs a said at 9:42 am on September 6th, 2009:

   I think the point is a lot of private house owners are spending a small fortune to stay here and absolutely love the place. Not sure it is fair to have Ayrshire housing here in fact I know of a few private owners who wish to sell up if the new tenants move in. Obviously everyone is equal but if that is the case then I hope Ayrshire housing is paying a high mortgage each month like we have to. Or maybe we should get them to pay our mortages and that would be fair for us. Like has already been said its not the houses that are the problem but who may end up in them. Yes I am sure a lot of falilies will be lovely but I am also sure a couple wont be! We have a lovely estate here and dont want it ruined by an odd one or two.

8. response to mrs a!!!! said at 9:46 pm on September 23rd, 2009:

   mrs a, I hope that you never feel the harsh reality of being paid off from your job feeling low as you try to survive for your 4 kids fighting everyday to get a job then having the pain of selling your house as you can’t afford the up keep!! Going homeless and then you receive a piece of hope to put a roof back over your families head from Ayrshire Housing to rehome your family. I think you would take the opportunity to have a new home. As for paying your mortgage I’m sorry for the working residents like us – we pay full rent which is £350 a month which will probably be either the same or possibly more considering the recent mortgage rates and interest. I cannot believe your ignorance in this current financial climate.

9. Mrs C said at 9:21 am on October 27th, 2009:

   Mrs A, I think your attitude is nothing more than sheer snobbery and jealousy. You are assuming that everyone who lives in rented accomodation is either a drug user, alcoholic or trouble maker. As a disabled single parent (through no fault of my own) to 3 children, I will never have the luxury of owning my own home. However, thanks to Ayrshire Housing I have a beautiful home in Monkton, suitable to my needs and those of my children. I take pride in my home and garden as do my neighbours. The only difference between us and you is that we don’t have any chance of losing our home in the current recession. We pay rent which is just as hefty as a mortgage but have the security that our children won’t be put out on the street. Let me tell you that is a wonderful security to have and no amount of “keeping up with the neighbours” can make up for it. All I will say is don’t tar everyone with the same brush. In the day and age of equality you should consider that if you were making these comments about us being different due to skin colour then you would be called a racist. Just because we don’t “own” our houses, it doesn’t mean we are going to disrespect yours!

10. Lochside resident said at 4:11 pm on November 8th, 2009:

    I am upset by what mrs a said. I have a 4 year old daughter and live in lochside. You would be amazed at the amount of people who are not drug users, sadly there is the odd one. In my opinion, everyone who is anyone has the right to a good home. And we do have to pay rent as well but as said, it keeps the roof above our childrens heads.

11. bernie walker said at 10:40 pm on March 13th, 2010:

    To be honest I think Mrs A does have a point even if it has been put forward in not the best way! Of course everyone is equal BUT I live in a 2 bed property in burns drive and my mortgage is 675 a month not the 350 mentioned thats a joke! Most of the people here are paying between 5 and 7 hundred a month! Which is why I think that she believes this is unfair! I myself have been in rented accommodation and quite frankly moved away from it because of an asbo family. Obviously not everyone is like that BUT it is understandable we have real concerns, Its not about the properties we dont object to them if ayrshire housing put in normal hard working people like ourselves and yourselves (although bit unfair if your paying hundreds less!) but its who they put in them we are concerned about. In fairness no objections to normal hard working people. The community are naturally worried with houses ranging from 100k to 280k I am sure you can understand.

12. erin said at 4:05 pm on April 28th, 2010:

    If people buy the houses that was by choice the same as its by choice if you rent. Let people live where they want regardless of the size of their pay packet – everybody needs a home.

13. Mrs Ruth Blakley said at 2:15 am on June 27th, 2010:

    Had no idea this “argument” was still raging. I don’t object to the houses being Ayrshire Housing accommodation, nor do I object to the tenants. As I said at the top of this discussion, what I object to is the proximity of the properties/gardens and issues of being overlooked. Our garden is currently overlooked by one house and 4 flats of the same development however as the original building plan was changed, we had no say in these houses overlooking our property. To the Architects, Engineers, etc: Please consider the aesthetics of the new properties and the proximity to current properties.

14. Derek said at 2:09 pm on September 6th, 2010:

    Unfortunately our hands have been tied by the planners who will not allow us to alter our designs and plans. We will however endeavour to take cognisance and careful consideration of the boundary treatment next to your property.

15. Burns Drive Resident said at 2:34 pm on October 14th, 2010:

    When do you expect to commence building? Your expected completion was 2010!

16. Derek said at 10:58 am on October 21st, 2010:

    We have placed an order for an electricity cable diversion. These preliminary works will start on site shortly. In addition we are negotiating with the Scottish Government over funding to start on site as soon as possible.

17. mcadam way resident said at 7:21 pm on January 1st, 2011:

    Burns Drive is just now after years being finished off. We have all lived with years of unfinished roads, pipes and dangerous items left lying around for our children to get hands on etc. This site is only now just coming together. I don’t think any of the previous comments are jealousy or snobbery. Some people “can’t” get on the housing list to rent a property. My choice was 11 years waiting, private renting or buying. I opted to buy and am now paying a hell of a lot more than I would for a rental property elsewhere. I have no objection to rental properties if they are rented by hard working members who will give something back to the area.

18. John said at 8:38 am on April 15th, 2011:

    Given Lauderdale Homes who own / owned the site have now left / abandoned the site, will this development go ahead or will the residents of Burns Drive / Burns Wynd be left to hope the Road Bond will cover completion of the existing development?

What do you think?