A proposal to build 100 homes at the edge of Dundee has been rejected by councillors.
The city planning committee refused the application by Kirkwood Homes to build the homes near Linlathen amid fears it would have a detrimental impact on surrounding areas.
An amendment by Broughty Ferry councillor Craig Duncan, which was seconded by Ferry councillor Derek Scott, to knock back the application trumped a motion to approve the homes by 17 votes to six.
Concerns over traffic congestion at Claypotts junction were raised, as well as health and education provision.
Mr Duncan said: “Here you have a desert of infrastructure. There’s going to be no public transport.
“You don’t have to be a genius to see what is wrong with this plan.”
Councillor Michael Marra said the council’s record on ensuring school provision is good while grilling planning officials.
Gregor Hamilton, head of planning and economic development, said there was a legal obligation for the local authority to ensure there was school provision.
A previous application for 150 homes nearby has already been approved and work is under way building those.
Planning officers had recommended yesterday’s application for approval, but nevertheless councillors were not convinced the full impact of more homes had been taken into account.