Plan to turn under-used lock-up garages into parking bays to meet demand

The tactic is being pursued following a review of the area’s housing plan, which was rubber-stamped by councillors more than four years ago, with a need for additional parking highlighted by locals as a key housing issue.

A feasibility study is also being carried out to understand the cost involved with identifying gardens where space could be used to create driveways.

The approach to delivering new parking has been detailed in an update to FIfe Council’s north east Fife area committee, along with a number of priority areas uncovered during the extensive review process.

Anti-social behaviour, a lack of affordable housing and family specific housing, housing repairs, and the condition of the housing estate were among those issues said to be in need of further attention.

Gordon Binnie, area housing manager, said COVID uncertainty had prompted the council to develop an online consultation form which has in turn uncovered what people consider to be their biggest housing issues.