Mactaggart & Mickel, part of the Springfield Group, currently have planning permission for 85 homes in a section of land north of Gartness Road.

The site has also been allocated for residential development within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Local Development Plan.

However, the developers say they are “looking to reduce” the number of homes to be built and are “working on proposals for high quality, energy efficient homes – including affordable”.

The proposed project still comprises residential development along with a public car park with associated landscaping, access, public toilet facilities, visitor parking and ancillary development.

They add: “The designs include a range of private and much need affordable homes as well as ample open green space and a play area.

“As part of these proposals, Mactaggart & Mickel would deliver increased car parking for the community, new pedestrian crossings and linkages, and new toilet facilities.”

The firm has now submitted a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) to the National Park Authority.

It is holding a public consultation event on Wednesday, June 5, in Drymen Village Hall and Studio, 1 Main Street, from 2pm-7pm where people are being encouraged to come along for more information and to ask questions about the plans.

A further event is being held in the same venue on Thursday, June 27, from 2pm–7pm.

Those unable to attend the events in person can join an online event via Zoom on Thursday, June 13, from 6-7pm where they can give feedback and comment.

The earliest a formal planning application can be submitted, say park planners, is August 5 this year to allow for the pre-application consultation process to be carried out.

The application must be submitted no later than 18 months from the date the PAN was received.

The online consultation event can be accessed via a dedicated webpage and comments and questions can also be submitted to Springfield via email at: gartnessroad@iceniprojects.com.

Formal representations to the LLTNPA as planning authority, however, can only be made once a formal planning application has been submitted.

Plans for 88 new homes in Drymen including affordable housing were approved in 2019 by Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Authority.