LONGNIDDRY’S community council is still looking for answers regarding plans for more than 400 homes to the south of the village’s railway line.

More than 180 people visited the Longniddry Inn on February 19 and 20 to see the latest stage of Socially Conscious Capital’s proposals for around Longniddry Farm.

The developer was delighted with the “extremely high turnout” but David Rose, chairman of the village’s community council, stressed that there were still concerns about a number of issues relating to the scheme.

Homes could be built on the site by the end of next year, with the developer hoping a planning application could be submitted this spring, but Mr Rose was concerned about the lack of infrastructure being put in place.

A total of 450 homes are planned for the site, which would be linked to the village by the Coal Road joining up with Main Street, as well as an underpass opposite the Longniddry Inn and a footbridge over the railway.

The village’s community council met on Monday evening and, the following day, Mr Rose said: “Basically, we are still very concerned about the infrastructure.

“That seems to be the main thing that has come across from the community council.

“A lot of things are missing that we thought would be included – the absence of a doctors’ surgery, which was promised, is not there.”

A play area, village green and full-size football pitch are all included in the plans, as well as a sports pavilion.

Mr Rose welcomed the football pitch but questioned the access for vehicles.

Traffic lights could be put in place at the junction of the B6363 – also known as Coal Road – and the Main Street.

The community council chairman was concerned that the introduction of traffic lights would have a negative impact on traffic flow through the village.

Discussions about a potential housing development on the southern side of the railway line has been ongoing for more than a decade.

The idea of a development was again raised in 2013, with further meetings held last year to gauge public opinion.

The latest set of proposals show 450 homes, made up of a range of house types, with space for a mix of commercial uses, such as cafe, nursery and offices.

The site, owned by Wemyss and March Estate, is located within a short walking distance of both the village’s railway station and primary school, with the plans showing an expansion of the car park at the railway station.

Dominic Lawson, from Socially Conscious Capital, said: “We were delighted with the extremely high turnout at the exhibition for our proposals, and with the generally supportive comments and some suggestions made.

“We have always aimed to engage constructively with the community to ensure that it can shape our proposals and bring benefits for existing residents.

“We will now analyse all the feedback and take these on board as we move forward with our proposals, and would urge all those who have not contributed as yet to please do so.”