Holytown land acquisition paves way for more than 600 new homes

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland and Barratt Homes West Scotland have commenced construction for a new development of 638 homes at Torrance Place in Holytown, North Lanarkshire, signalling the start of phase two of the overall masterplan.Phase two of the masterplan will see the construction of 638 two, three and four-bedroom homes alongside a small neighbourhood retail centre together with associated infrastructure, enhanced landscaping and a central village green and play park.Taylor Wimpey will construct new homes within the west parcel of its next development first, which will consist of 106 new homes, thereafter work will follow on the east parcel of land to provide around 242 new homes. The housebuilder will be developing a range of two, three and four-bedroom homes in a variety of styles and sizes to appeal to a wide range of customers.Barratt will be delivering 290 new homes from both its Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, which will consist of a variety of homes ranging from three-bedroom terraced housing suitable for smaller families to spacious four-bedroom properties, each of which have been sensitively designed to complement the location’s natural surroundings.As part of a Section 75 legal agreement with North Lanarkshire Council, both developers will be making financial contributions of over £3.2 million towards meeting local primary and secondary education requirements, as well as the provision of new footpath links providing pedestrian connectivity to Holytown.The proposals for Torrance Park have been designed to sensitively respond to its rich environmental setting, with pockets of green space throughout the development, as well as a large central village green that will provide an equipped play area as well as a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA).This development will also benefit from some existing local features including the impressive golf course and new clubhouse at nearby Torrance Park Golf Club. This development will also boast a design that aims to create a sense of place and maximises the latest Scottish Government Planning Policy for ‘Designing Streets’ where new homes will be carefully positioned to create interest and character.