CRUDEN Homes and Mac Mic Group have secured planning permission for 172 new homes at Millerhill, south east of Edinburgh.
The development is part of the wider Shawfair masterplan. The site will include a mix of private sale, build-to-rent, and affordable housing. Work will start in early 2025, with the first phase of homes expected to be completed and ready for residents by the end of the year.
Cruden Homes and Mac Mic Group have been involved in the delivery of a number of new homes in the area in recent years. This latest development includes a range of houses and flats for private sale, offering a selection of two-bedroom flats, two and three-bedroom terraced and semi-detached homes, four-bedroom townhouses, and four and five-bedroom detached properties.
A number of properties are to be retained by Mac Mic Group as part of its longstanding rental portfolio. 35 homes, consisting of six houses and 29 flats, will be affordable.
All of the new homes will incorporate a district heating system, eliminating the need for individual boilers.
Kevin Reid, executive chairman of Cruden, said, “We are delighted to take forward this fantastic new development at Millerhill in partnership with Mac Mic Group. Not only will it deliver much-needed new housing across all tenures, but it will also add to an already vibrant, sustainable community that offers the perfect blend of connectivity, green spaces, and excellent amenities on the doorstep.
“Work will start early next year and will deliver a blueprint for quality, energy-efficient new homes that are perfectly suited to the needs of modern living.”
Andrew Mickel, group director of Mac Mic Group, added, “2025 marks our centenary year in the land and property sector and Mac Mic is proud to continue our legacy of quality placemaking on this important development in partnership with Cruden Homes. Millerhill, and the wider Shawfair area, offers the best of country living, just 15 minutes from Waverley Station, making it an increasingly sought-after neighbour to the capital.
“Edinburgh is facing a well-documented housing emergency, and this innovative new development will be part of the solution, providing a diverse range of high-quality homes, including affordable housing, private rental options, and homes for sale.”
