The latest house builder to acquire development land after securing planning permission for new homes at Blindwells will start on site this month, with the first properties expected to be available next spring.
Stirling-based Ogilvie Homes is set to deliver 77 homes, including 23 affordable properties, at the new town located to the east of Prestonpans in East Lothian.
In September, East Lothian Council granted planning permission for the £17m scheme, which is to be developed on a 4.5-acre plot at the north west of the Blindwells site.
Ogilvie’s development will comprise of a mix of two, three and four bedroom properties available for private sale, as well as a range of two and three bedroomed homes for social rent.
The project will see the construction of detached, semi-detached and terraced two-storey properties. Ogilvie will also construct four two-bedroom cottage flats as part of the affordable element of the scheme.
Ogilvie joins Bellway, Persimmon and Cruden Homes at Blindwells, which has planning consent for 1,600 new homes. Planning proposals also include new education facilities, a healthcare hub and local retail outlets.
Julie Leece, head of land at Ogilvie Homes, said: “We’re delighted that planning permission was granted last month and look forward to bringing our plans for Blindwells to fruition.
“Our development will deliver much needed quality homes within the wider masterplan strategy, contributing significantly to meeting local housing needs and creating a strong sense of community.”
Part of the £200m turnover Ogilvie Group, Ogilvie Homes is one of Scotland’s fastest growing house builders, with current sales of £53m and developments in Boness, Crieff, Plean and West Kinfauns.
Property consultancy firm JLL is acting as the residential land agent for Blindwells and handled the sale of Plot 11 on behalf of Hargreaves Land.
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