DETAILED plans for a controversial housing scheme between Belhaven and West Barns will go in front of the public for the first time next week.

Planning permission in principle for a residential development off Beveridge Row has already been given the go-ahead, with detailed proposals yet to be considered.

The site, which was earmarked for development several years ago, came under fire from the local community, with many feeling it was an unsuitable site for housing, when plans were initially put forward.

Currently, plans only state the area is suitable for up to 90 homes.

On Tuesday afternoon, CALA Management Ltd will showcase proposals for the site, which was given the go-ahead on appeal by a Scottish Government-appointed reporter in April 2014, at Belhaven Parish Church.

Craig Lynes, land director at CALA Homes (East), encouraged members of the public to head along between 3pm and 8pm to find out more about the proposals.

He said: “This site has already been established as suitable for residential development, with Planning Permission in Principle (PPP) secured.

“Now CALA Homes is holding an information event for local people where they can consider more detailed plans proposed for this site and have a chance to ask questions and offer their feedback.

“CALA Homes will work within the established parameters of the PPP in proposing 90 residential units with a range of two, three, four and five-bedroom properties, including detached family homes, cottage-style apartments and terraced units.

“The proposed development will include 25 per cent affordable housing provision, while the PPP also secures financial contributions for enhancement to Dunbar Grammar and West Barns Primary and improvements to footways on Edinburgh Road.”

Jacquie Bell, vice-chairwoman of Dunbar’s community council, has regularly voiced her opposition to the site.

She raised the issue at the group’s meeting on Monday evening and told members the consultation was taking place ahead of a formal application being submitted to East Lothian Council.

She said: “The issues remain the same, plus the pressures on transportation, the inadequate Hospital Road and the pressures on West Barns Primary School.

“We can still object to the detail of the 90 houses.”

Mrs Bell previously outlined other reasons for her opposition to the site, noting it was historically seen as “a buffer zone” between Belhaven and West Barns and that it was prone to flooding.