NHS Tayside had bid to convert the land at Royal Liff Hospital into residential use and build up to 58 homes.

The bid, which sought to convert the land into residential use and build up to 58 houses, was rejected by Dundee City Council’s planning committee at a meeting on Monday.

The proposal, submitted by EMA, had earlier been recommended for approval by council planners but the lack of affordable housing included in the plans sparked concern among councillors on the planning committee at a meeting on Monday.

Had the bid been successful, a full plan for the development would have had to be submitted at a later date.

The site was eyed to be part of the city’s Great Western Gateway development, creating a new “sustainable community” on the city outskirts.

Planning agent Adam McConaghy said: “If the application is approved, this will represent another step forward in delivering on the vision of the Western Gateway.

“The proposed housing development has the potential to provide improvements to the amenity and character of the wider area.

“Surely, it’s much more likely that facilities will be provided at that site once it eventually becomes viable enough as a community.”

Councillors on the planning committee subsequently refused the application by 15 votes to seven.