NOVA Homes has submitted a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) to East Renfrewshire Council, concerning a residential development at Holehouse Brae, Neilston.
The proposed development could deliver around 60 new homes, comprising a mix of private and affordable, detached, semi-detached and flatted homes, alongside associated infrastructure, landscaping, and open space.
Nova Homes was launched in 2023 by Gordon Cunningham, who is also the MD and majority shareholder of Clark Contracts who will act as Nova Homes’ development partner. Joining Gordon on the board as non-executive director is Ed Monaghan, former CEO of Mactaggart and Mickel.
The proposal has been developed and submitted in partnership with ihc Architecture, Bayne Stevenston Associates, North Planning, Dougall Baillie and Wild Surveys.
As part of the planning process, Nova Homes will carry out a public consultation. Two public exhibitions are planned for Tuesday 10th and Thursday 26th June 2025 from 3-7pm at The Bank, 84 Main St, Neilston.
Gordon Cunningham said, “This marks an exciting milestone on our first development project. We are committed to engaging fully with the Neilson community to understand their views and help shape the proposals for this development, ahead of the full planning application being submitted later this year with works commencing summer 2026. Our aim is to deliver high-quality homes that respond to local housing needs while respecting the character and landscape of the area.”
Ed Monaghan added, “We are approaching this project with care, transparency, and ambition, aiming to set the standard for how we operate going forward. Community collaboration is at the heart of what we do, and we look forward to working closely with the Neilson community as we move through the planning process.”
The PAN submission is the first formal step in the planning process. The full PAN can be viewed on East Renfrewshire Council’s website here. Further information will also be made available on Nova Homes website in due course.
