Sat nav could send hundreds of new Cupar residents to Dundee via an unsuitable C-class road, it has been claimed.
The navigation system already highlights the C29 as the quickest route from the centre of town to Dundee and the north.
And many residents fear the proposed 1,500 new homes at Cupar North will swamp the narrow, potholed road.
The winding route joins Bank Street with the A92, via Cairnie Fruit Farm and Rathillet.
However, application objector Jennifer Quinn says it has been excluded from traffic data submitted with the Cupar North planning application.
And she said: “A 50% increase in Cupar’s population without any thought to improve the condition of that road is not acceptable.”
Cupar sat nav route ‘in a state of disrepair’
Jennifer is one of 577 people who have objected to the Cupar North planning application.
She points out all other routes to Dundee, including via Dairsie, Bonnygate and Balgarvie Road, were studied in an environmental impact assessment.
However, the C29 was not.
And she says: “The C29 is in a state of disrepair.
“It is an unkerbed road, immediately adjacent to the verge, and is currently suffering from edge failure.
“This is a result of cars passing along the edge of the road where there is no supporting structure under the road surface.
“Cars currently drive towards the centre of the road to avoid these potholes.”
Road network has ‘adequate capacity’
Jennifer adds: “The C29 is the only C-class road serving as a recommended route from the centre of Cupar.
“We have concerns that the increase in traffic along this road will require significant ongoing financial investment from Fife Council to ensure the safety of its residents, commuters and visitors.”
Applicant Persimmon Homes predicts the development will result in increased traffic around the town.
But it says the road network has adequate capacity and will continue to operate well.
The housebuilder adds that its relief road to the north of the development will help mitigate any problems.
Cupar North application includes 1,001 documents
Meanwhile, other objections to the Cupar North development include fears over flooding, traffic in the town centre and an increase in demand on medical services.
The Persimmon Homes application is one of the biggest in north east Fife’s history.
It will increase the size of Cupar by 30% and includes a relief road with two roundabouts.
And it also includes 1,001 documents.
The period to submit public comments closed on July 8.
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