Lanarkshrie council gives the go ahead for over 700 homes to be developed

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Two major housing developments in Hamilton have been approved by South Lanarkshire councillors.Last week, elected members approved plans to build two close by developments west of Strathaven Road in the town as part of the Community Growth Area.The developments were proposed by Cala Homes and Barratt Homes and although both sites were dealt with separately, they are joined together.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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