A planning application to build 330 homes in East Whitlawburn has been submitted to the local authority as the proposed regeneration of the area takes another step forward.
South Lanarkshire Council revealed two years ago that it would spend £42million building new homes in the area.
Its plans include 230 homes, to be rented out by the council and West Whitlawburn Housing Co-operative, and a further 100 houses for private sale.
The rented homes will include one and two bedroom flats; two,three and four bedroom houses; cottage flats and bungalows.
A proportion of the flats -including ground floor and cottage flats - are to cater specifically for elderly residents.
The existing 380 homes will be demolished.
CCG (Scotland) Ltd, the contractor appointed to build the homes, submitted the planning application in partnership with hub South West - a public/private partnership that enables cost-efficient construction of community infrastructure.
Daniel Lowe, executive director of housing and technical resources at the council, said: “A masterplan for the area was developed after extensive consultation with the local community over a number of years.
“A key aim of the masterplan is to create a distinctive and attractive residential development with streetscapes that deliver a seamless, integrated connection between homes for rent and sale whilst carefully connecting Whitlawburn into surrounding communities.”
Paul Farrell, West Whitlawburn Housing Co-operative director, said: “We are delighted to be part of such an innovative, exciting and hugely important project for the Whitlawburn area.
“The vision that South Lanarkshire Council is displaying for the future of Whitlawburn is very impressive.
“We have been enthused by the council’s drive, ability and commitment to make this mammoth partnership project work successfully.
“The project will substantially and significantly improve the residential environment for all concerned.”
As part of the overall regeneration, CCG will also undertake a series of community benefit initiatives over the duration of the contract programme including job, training and apprenticeship opportunities as well as providing a series of contributions to the local community.
Calum Murray, CCG Director, said: “The CCG Group is delighted to have taken the next step forward in the transformation of Whitlawburn where we will ensure that all of the new homes for rent and sale will be delivered to the highest standards of quality and environmental efficiency.
“The opportunity to create a lasting legacy in our hometown is a hugely exciting prospect where we will complement the housing delivery with £50,000 of community investment as well as providing job and training opportunities.”
To register your interest in the Whitlawburn development visit the CCG Homes website.
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