Cruden Homes secures new development in Bathgate

New site marks Cruden Homes’ first new private-sale development in Bathgate and strengthens its West Lothian presence  

Five-star housebuilder Cruden Homes has secured a new residential development site in Bathgate, marking its first private-sale development in the town and further strengthening its presence across West Lothian.

Cruden now has a contract in place to acquire the site from Richardson, who have real estate interests throughout the UK as part of their global business portfolio. 

The planned acquisition will unlock a long-standing brownfield site for new homes, creating an attractive new residential development in a well-connected location close to Bathgate town centre.

Subject to planning, Cruden intends to bring forward a high-quality development of 103 homes for private sale, with a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom terraced, semi-detached and detached family homes designed to respond to demand in the West Lothian market.

Overlooking Bathgate Golf Club and bordered by mature landscaping, the development will benefit from an attractive outlook, as well as easy access to a range of outdoor amenities. National Cycle Route 75 is nearby, while Bathgate Meadows Nature Park and Bog Burn provide further opportunities for walking, cycling and recreation.

Bathgate’s strong transport connections add to the appeal of the location, with direct rail services to Edinburgh and Glasgow and convenient access to the M8 motorway. The town centre, with its range of shops, services and leisure facilities, is also within walking distance.

The development will build on Cruden’s established presence in West Lothian and represents its fourth live planning application in the local authority area, reflecting the company’s continued investment in new opportunities across the region.

Andrew Duncan, Land Director at Cruden Homes, said: “Securing this fantastic site in Bathgate is an important milestone for Cruden Homes and a strong addition to our private-sale pipeline.

“The site offers a rare opportunity to bring vacant brownfield land back into productive use and to create a high-quality new residential development that makes a positive contribution to Bathgate.  

“With four live planning applications now progressing in West Lothian, we are continuing to invest in the area and build on our strong relationship with the local authority.”

Cruden Homes has a proven track record of delivering award-winning developments across Scotland’s Central Belt and the Lothians. Its development pipeline is the largest in the company’s history and includes major regeneration and placemaking projects across the country.

Subject to the necessary planning approvals, Cruden intends to progress proposals for the Bathgate site over the coming months, with further details on the development and new homes to be announced in due course.

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Issued by Perceptive Communicators on behalf of Cruden.