Council’s new path to delivering homes

This is seen as a cost effective approach to providing new affordable homes, driving forward plans to deliver 5000 new build homes by 2035.

Due to the initial success of this scheme, the council is calling on more developers to get in contact with them.

All new homes in North Lanarkshire are built to the council’s high standards, meeting required accessibility and sustainability requirements.

The council is currently looking for proposals for four towns: Motherwell (including Ravenscraig), Bellshill, Airdrie and Coatbridge, although other suitable locations may be considered on a site by site basis.

Housing development manager Tony Mallaghan said: “Our experiences of working with developers have been really positive, now we’re keen to build on this and are encouraging more housebuilders to be part of our new build plans.

“Development Pathfinder will continue to be in addition to our traditional design and build method and supplements our future plans for affordable new homes.

“From the outset we discuss our specification with the developer. And all of the ‘off the shelf’ purchases continue to be built to the high standards set by us, including meeting required accessibility and sustainability standards.

“Improving the lives of our tenants and regenerating our local communities and town centres are the drivers behind our long term ambition.

“It’s an exciting time for the area and we’re committed to delivering our vision of changing the face of communities and town centres and meeting the needs and aspirations of our tenants and residents.”

Barrett West Scotland has delivered ten affordable homes to the council at its Ravenscraig development.

Development director Stuart Dodson added: “This was our third phase of affordable units delivered in partnership with the council and I am proud to report that the project was delivered on time, resulting in quality, affordable homes for the local community.

“We will continue to partner with North Lanarkshire Council to deliver much needed affordable housing all across North Lanarkshire.”

Developers wishing to find out more about the Pathfinder scheme should email [email protected].