๐ Overview
Two large housing developments — Dollar South (Ref. 18/00283/PPP) and Dollar East (Ref. 19/00018/PPP) — have now had their Section 75 Agreements finalised. These agreements are legally binding and govern developer contributions and infrastructure delivery associated with the expansion of Dollar (LDP Proposal H47).
Planning Permission in Principle (PPP) will be issued once the S75 Agreements are formally registered.
The S75s ensure developers contribute to:
School and nursery expansion,
Healthcare capacity,
Transport and active travel improvements,
Public realm and community enhancements,
Affordable housing provision.
๐งพ Key Financial and Infrastructure Obligations
1. Education
£7,039 (indexed) per residential unit to expand Strathdevon Primary School and Nursery.
Planned works include:
4 new classrooms (60 m² each),
Expanded hall (180–200 m²),
Kitchen/servery (50 m²),
10 new WCs (40 m² total),
Circulation allowance (106 m²),
Nursery classroom (46 m²) and 2 WCs (8 m²).
Payments will be phased so funds are available to extend the school in time for the new pupils.
2. Healthcare
£1,115 per house to support primary healthcare provision (NHS Forth Valley).
Use of funds to be agreed through ongoing dialogue between Clackmannanshire Council, NHS Forth Valley, and the community.
3. Affordable Housing
Minimum 25% of total housing across both developments must be affordable housing.
4. Community Fund
£500 per residential unit earmarked for streetscape and public realm improvements within Dollar.
Spending to be decided in consultation with Dollar Community Council and Dollar Community Development Trust.
5. Transport and Active Travel Infrastructure
Both developers share delivery of a comprehensive package of improvements, phased with housing milestones.
Key works include:
Active Travel Bridge over Dollar Burn
A91 / Park Place Junction and Park Place Improvements
Devon Way lighting scheme and east portion upgrade
Devon Road / Bridge Street junction safety works
Ramshorn and Muckhart Road improvements
Lovers Loan widening and Gateway features at both approaches
Active travel link between Dollar East and Lovers Loan
Phasing examples (from Table 2):
Muckhart Road improvements – before occupation of 25th house in Dollar East
Lovers Loan widening – before any occupation in Newfield phase (Dollar South)
Gateway features – before occupation of the 50th house in Dollarfield phases or first use of sports facilities.
Developers jointly funded an independent transport consultant to ensure fair apportionment of these costs and phasing.
6. Community Liaison and Monitoring
Developers must liaise regularly with Clackmannanshire Council, Dollar Community Council (DCC), and Dollar Community Development Trust (DCDT) from the outset of any detailed (MSC) application and throughout construction.
Quarterly updates must be provided to the Council on build progress (construction completions and occupations).
7. Public Access
Six months after completion of new sports pitches, developers must agree arrangements for public access to the Dollar Academy Sports Campus, in consultation with the Council, DCC, and DCDT.
๐ Key Timescales and Next Stages
Phase
Key Action
Responsible Party
2022–2025
S75 negotiation and conclusion
Developers & Council
2025
Registration of agreements and issue of PPP
Council
2025–2026+
Submission of MSC (detailed) applications
Developers
Ongoing
Monitoring of obligations, liaison with DCC & DCDT
Developers & Council
Trigger-based
Education, healthcare, transport, and community fund payments
Developers
โ ๏ธ Points for the Community Council to Monitor
As a Dollar Community Councillor, here are the key issues to track or raise if necessary:
A. Delivery and Timing
Ensure the phased payments for education and healthcare are received before capacity pressures arise at Strathdevon and local GP services.
Confirm progress on transport works matches housing occupation thresholds — delays could cause congestion and safety issues.
B. Transparency and Consultation
Request regular updates under the Community Liaison clause and review quarterly progress schedules.
Ensure community consultation occurs before any spending of the £500/unit public realm fund.
C. Coordination Between Developments
Both developers are legally independent but their obligations are interlinked. The Council and independent transport consultant must ensure equitable delivery even if one site progresses faster.
D. Environmental & Accessibility Commitments
Verify that Active Travel routes (especially the bridge and Lovers Loan link) are constructed as agreed before key occupation milestones.
Advocate for safe pedestrian and cycling connectivity to the school and town centre.
E. Public Access to Sports Facilities
Follow up within six months of the new pitches’ completion to ensure the public access plan is formalised and communicated.
๐ Summary Table of Core S75 Contributions (per dwelling)
Contribution Type
Amount
Purpose
Beneficiary
Education
£7,039
Expand Strathdevon Primary & Nursery
Clackmannanshire Council
Healthcare
£1,115
Local primary healthcare provision
NHS Forth Valley
Community Fund
£500
Public realm / streetscape
Dollar CC / DCDT
Affordable Housing
25% units
Affordable homes
Local residents
Transport Works
Varies by phase
Junctions, active travel, lighting
Council / residents
๐งฉ Key Takeaway
The Section 75 Agreements for Dollar South and East collectively represent a well-structured infrastructure and community investment plan tied to the expansion of Dollar.
For residents and councillors, monitoring implementation, especially the timing of obligations, community fund use, and coordination of transport works, will be critical over the next several years.
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Alistair Wood