A start date has been announced for a new 56-property affordable housing community in the heart of Braehead, Renfrewshire.
Work at the Row Avenue site is proposed to start in March 2026, which will see the provision of two and three-bedroom homes and one and two-bedroom apartments.
The project, which has attracted £2 million of government funding to date, has been designed to accommodate families, couples, sole residents, elderly tenants and key workers alike, being located just over a mile from Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The homes will feature a net zero heating source.
Planning permission was granted in May 2021 for the affordable housing scheme with Sanctuary Scotland investing in the site in 2022. The 4.5-acre area has since been prepared ready for work and, following final Scottish Government tender approval, the project will start in the spring of 2026 with completion estimated by autumn 2027.
Peter Martin, Sanctuary Group MD, asset strategy and development, said, “This is a really exciting project for us. With the Scottish Government having declared a national housing emergency, we’re now ready to deliver 56 new homes to suit people with varying needs and circumstances. The development of this site will support Renfrewshire Council in helping alleviate its growing housing waiting list.
“Sanctuary Scotland’s construction team will oversee the entire project from start to finish, employing local sub-contractors to support with the build. The knock-on effect of supporting the local construction industry is a real bonus. We can’t wait to get started in the spring.”
