TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has announced that work has started on a ‘comprehensive’ infrastructure programme at the new Whitefields neighbourhood in Dunfermline.
This milestone follows Fife Council’s recent approval of an Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions (AMSC). The infrastructure work will include the development of roads, sewers, Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS), and landscaping. Additionally, a separate approval for a sewer outfall on Whitefield Road has also been granted.
As Whitefields, Dunfermline progresses, Taylor Wimpey said there will be a range of benefits for the local community. These include: the creation of around 1,400 new properties; a new primary school; provision for shops and community facilities; affordable homes; new cycleways and pedestrian footpaths; transport infrastructure improvements; a play area in phase one; and measures to enhance the area for local wildlife and improve biodiversity.
Pauline Mills, technical director at Taylor Wimpey East Scotland, said, “We are delighted to be making good progress in the significant preparations required to create our new Whitefields neighbourhood in Dunfermline. The approval of our AMSC application for infrastructure allows us to begin this important programme of work; however, we also understand that such extensive work may cause some inconvenience to the local community. We sincerely apologise in advance for any disruptions our infrastructure work may cause. We are committed to minimising the impact on nearby residents and ensuring the work is completed as efficiently and safely as possible.
“Following the conclusion of the planning application process for our outstanding AMSC application for the first phase of new homes, we hope to start building the first new homes later this year.”
Meanwhile, Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has been named as a finalist in the Scottish Home Awards 2025. Recognised across multiple categories, the firm said the achievement highlights the company’s commitment to excellence in building new homes and creating local communities where people want to live.
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has been shortlisted in the categories of Housebuilder of the Year (more than 100 units); Housing Development of the Year (Large Private Sale) – West Craigs; and Show Home of the Year – The Maxwell.
Pauline Mills said, “We are incredibly honoured to be named as finalists in three categories of the Scottish Home Awards 2025. This recognition reflects our team’s hard work and passion, as well as our commitment to delivering high-quality homes that make a lasting difference to the lives of our customers.”
The winners will be announced in June at a ceremony in Glasgow.
