Plans call for 1,900 Livingston homes
● Proposal would lead to creation of new neighbourhood
Springfield Properties, the fast-growing Scottish housebuilder, has secured around 400 acres of land in West Lothian to develop almost 2,000 new homes.
The vast site, which has a development value in excess of £400 million, is located on the south west border of Livingston – the largest town in West Lothian and the seventh largest settlement in Scotland.
The area has undergone rapid development with one of the fastest growing populations in the country, Springfield noted. That has led to “significant” demand for residential property, with the local council committed to building 3,000 new homes by 2022.
The Springfield proposal is for a 1,900-home site.
The firm said it was now working on a masterplan and expects to submit a detailed planning application for phase one of about 600 private and affordable homes by early 2019.
The area is zoned for 1,900 homes as well as commercial units and a primary school.
Springfield, which floated on the stock market last autumn,
0 Sandy Adam, executive chairman of Springfield, which floated last year
SANDY ADAM, CHAIRMAN
intends to develop the site as a new neighbourhood within Livingston. The company will pay for the land in instalments, subject to planning being received.
Sandy Adam, executive chairman of Springfield, said: “I am delighted that we have secured this significant land deal, which extends our years of activity, strengthening our long-term future. It is an excellent site in a location with high demand for new homes thanks to its easy access to both Edinburgh and Glasgow.
“We have a proven track record in delivering long-term projects like this one and by applying the expertise that we have gained through the development of our villages, we can accelerate the successful development of this new site.
“We would expect to be able to begin selling homes around three years from now.
“We look forward to working with West Lothian Council to bring to life the vision they have for this area to provide much-needed new homes and create a new desirable locality within the established town of Livingston.”
Just last week, Springfield announced that is was to deliver 59 homes in Kinross after starting construction on a development in the Perthshire town.
The firm is delivering two, three and four-bedroom homes at the site with each property fitted with electric car charging cables, facilitating the easy installation of charge points, Springfield noted. The group said the homes were expected to go on sale in the coming weeks.
Springfield is also submitting plans for two developments totalling more than 130 homes in the coastal Moray village of Ardersier.
The first application of 117 private and affordable homes covers an area of land off Nairn Road. The private homes comprise a mix of 87 flats, terraced and semi-detached homes surrounding a play park and open space.
The remaining 30 homes will be allocated for affordable housing in partnership with a local housing association.
The second application is for 16 affordable homes just off Station Road.
The proposals – in partnership with a local housing association – will transform the former railway station into new bungalows.
“We have a proven track record in delivering long-term projects like this one”