Additional housing will put a further strain on health and school services and increase the overall traffic in the surrounding streets.
At this point, it is worth noting that this area is part of Deans catchment area. However, paths leading to Deans Primary School are along the railway, adjoining woodlands and therefore isolated and unsafe.

The loss of the open green space will cause irreparable damage to the environment. Flora and fauna need to be preserved. The field and wood provide feeding and breeding grounds for local bats and birdlife.
Despite the existence of protected species (evidence of bat activities was found during a survey prior to the construction of the park), West Lothian Council always seems to be able to press ahead with its objective.

Eliburn is already over-developed, and very little natural open green space (not earmarked for development) remains. Think about the new development near Livingston North railway station. Or the housing development opposite the Co-op. Or the industrial units at the end of Eliburn Road.
Whilst there is no planning application deposited as yet, all the land along Houstoun Road is earmarked for industrial use (see map).

Can a price be put on the wellbeing of Eliburn residents?
What is the cost of preserving the land as green open space for future generations?

Once built upon the open green space (HLv115) will be lost forever.

It is our duty to preserve the land around us. For our generation. For our children, and for future generations.

we must ACT !