Plans move forward for Kirkintilloch housing scheme

The concept design has been approved for a proposed social housing development on the site of East Dunbartonshire Council’s former headquarters.The council and development partner Hub West Scotland are proposing to build more than 80 homes on the site of the former Tom Johnston House in Kirkintilloch.East Dunbartonshire’s place, neighbourhood and corporate assets committee approved the concept and agreed to move the plans on to the detailed design and market-testing stage, with a planning application to be lodged later this month.It is anticipated that approximately 75 homes will be rented council homes, with about 12 further homes being made available for shared equity purchase.Eight homes from the social rented properties will be developed to be fully wheelchair accessible. This is double the number indicated as part of the feasibility study and is representative of the council’s efforts to meet the future needs of local residents. In addition to the wheelchair accessible homes, a further eight will be developed with additional amenities to support residents with mobility issues.