CAMPION Homes has marked the final handover of its affordable housing development at Kinross Road in Leslie.
Located to the west of Glenrothes, the site comprises 44 homes for social rent delivered for Kingdom Housing Association. Featuring a range of two, three and four-bedroom properties, the development also includes 12 bungalows designed to an amenity standard which support independent and accessible living.
The homes are grouped together and accessed via shared courtyard areas. All the homes are equipped with low-carbon heating systems and solar panels, achieving an ‘A’ energy rating. The site has also achieved gold status from Secure by Design.
The site’s design, led by Robin Livingstone at Fraser/Livingstone Architects, was inspired by the Polnoon residential streets project in Eaglesham, East Renfrewshire, a housing development led by the Scottish Government and completed in 2017.
The placemaking philosophy of ‘life, then spaces, then buildings’ along with the hierarchy of shared public spaces – streets, courtyards, and a central square – established at Polnoon, directly informed the design approach for the Kinross Road development.
The Leslie site has been shortlisted for ‘Affordable Development of the Year’ (medium) at this year’s Homes for Scotland Awards.
Susan Jackson, joint MD at Campion Homes, said, “Last week’s handover marks a significant milestone on the journey to deliver more affordable homes for the people of Fife. Our Leslie development has delivered over 40 high quality, energy efficient homes to help combat the housing emergency in Fife.
“The design approach for Leslie focused on creating better living environments for residents. By fostering a pedestrian-friendly, safe and attractive environment we have been able to create a sustainable community of new homes.
“We have worked with Kingdom Housing Association for over 30 years and are pleased to be working together again on this site. Both organisations share a commitment and vision to creating affordable, high quality and sustainable homes for the people of Fife. It’s a double celebration for us as this development in Leslie is shortlisted at the prestigious Homes for Scotland Awards.”
