ENABLING works have started at Cala Homes (West)’s Blyth Gardens development in Erskine, following the conclusion of a Section 75 Agreement between the housebuilder and Renfrewshire Council and the granting of final planning approval.
The project, located off Florish Road roundabout on the eastern edge of the town, will deliver 75 new homes, comprising 57 private properties and 18 affordable apartments.
The private homes will include a range of three-bedroom terraced houses, three and four-bedroom townhouses, and four and five-bedroom detached properties. The 18 affordable apartments have been designed as elderly amenity housing.
Blyth Gardens sits adjacent to Cala’s Gilchrist Gardens neighbourhood, where the firm has delivered around 40 homes a year for the past five years.
Graham McNeil, land director at Cala Homes (West), said, “Securing full consent and starting work at Blyth Gardens is a significant milestone, and one that reflects our continued commitment to delivering much-needed homes in Erskine. We have built a strong presence here through Gilchrist Gardens, and we are pleased to be expanding on that with a development that offers genuine variety, from starter homes through to larger family properties.
“Importantly, the affordable homes at Blyth Gardens include specialist amenity apartments designed specifically for older residents. These homes directly support Renfrewshire Council’s Strategic Housing Investment Plan, which prioritises affordable, energy-efficient housing tailored to the needs of specific groups. For older people in particular, having access to accommodation that enables independent living with appropriate support in place makes a real difference.”
The development will incorporate a range of wildlife support features, including hedgehog-friendly fencing, and invertebrate bricks to encourage bees and other insects. Plans also include green space and a dedicated children’s play area.
