AVANT Homes Scotland has submitted plans for the second phase of its 343-home development at Blindwells, near Tranent.
The proposed 169-home second phase, which will be called Althamer Gardens, will follow on from the housebuilder’s current 174-home Althamer View site.
The second phase will comprise a mix of one, two, three, four, and five-bedroom homes and feature 18 of Avant Homes’ house types. This includes apartments, terrace, semi-detached and detached properties. All of the homes will typically have an EPC rating of B or above.
If given the go ahead by East Lothian Council, work is anticipated to start on site in the spring, with the first residents expected to move into their new homes in late 2027.
Avant Homes Scotland acquired the 10.4-acre site from Hargreaves Land, which previously secured outline planning consent for 1,600 homes at Blindwells in 2017. Hargreaves Land’s masterplan for the site also includes new education facilities, a healthcare hub, local retail outlets and a range of other services.
Jim Wilkinson, MD of Avant Homes Scotland, said, “As a housebuilder, our aim is to provide quality new homes for everyone in locations where people want to live. Our proposed plans for Althamer Gardens are evidence of this in action. Our current Althamer View development has proven hugely popular with buyers at Blindwells and we are pleased to submit plans for this second phase to support in meeting the strong local demand.
“The second phase will further provide a range of practically designed, energy-efficient homes which are suitable for first-time buyers, growing families and downsizers. We look forward to working with the planning officers at East Lothian Council on our plans to deliver more new homes at Blindwells and continue to grow the thriving community we have created.”
