The developers hope their most recent plan, if approved, could commence construction this year. Allan Rae, land director at Kirkwood Homes said he appreciated the feedback and comments received so far. He added: “It is important to note that the application does not seek to change any part of the consented proposals for the hotel and leisure facilities, lodges and the Auldeer Woods Executive Housing, but only seeks a variation to the planning conditions and number of new homes – all additional units are affordable homes – to allow for the occupation of a certain number of new homes at East Mains prior to the hotel being constructed.’’