Building New Homes
We are committed to playing our part in responding to the housing crisis; increasing the supply of affordable homes here in the Borders.
Find out more about our current and recent developments, and what's coming up
News - Canongate, Denholm
Thank you to everyone who attended our recent pre-planning engagement event on proposals to build 27 new affordable homes at Canongate in Denholm. If you weren't able to attend the event, don't worry - you can still view the proposals and make comments. All of your views will be taken into account before we submit the application, and you will still be able to make comments via Scottish Borders Council's planning portal as part of the formal planning process.
Below are the information boards that were presented at the event. Please click on the images below to view a pdf version.
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Current developments
Allanbank, Lauder
Twenty-seven homes, being delivered under a Section 75 agreement with Whiteburn Projects.
The homes - ranging from one-bedroom bungalows to four-bedroom family houses - have been designed on a tenure-blind basis to integrate seamlessly with the wider masterplan for Whiteburn’s Allanbank development. This approach ensures that affordable and private homes are indistinguishable in design quality, layout, and materials, supporting a cohesive and inclusive new neighbourhood.
Dingleton Road, Melrose
We're also on site at Dingleton Road in Melrose, where seven bungalows will be delivered as affordable housing, also as part of a Section 75 agreement.
Linglie Road, Selkirk
We have now broken ground on this excitng project on the edge of Selkirk, which will create 27 homes for a range of household sizes from two to foud bedrooms on the edge of Selkirk. (See artist's impression on the right).
Upcoming projects
March St., Peebles
Twelve high-quality affordable homes will be made available for rent as part of the March Street development in Peebles, due to go on-site this Winter.
The homes will be delivered as a mix of one and two bedroom flats, located in a dedicated part of the March Street site. The partnership between Whiteburn and SBHA will help meet local housing needs by providing modern, energy-efficient homes for people who want to live in Peebles, helping to meet local housing needs.
Heather Mill, Selkirk
Thank you to everyone who came along to our pre-planning events to discuss the proposed development of around 57 new at the former Heather Mill site - right opposite our Head Office! Your views have helped to inform our planning application, which is about to be submitted to SBC. We look forward to bringing you more news on this exciting development as this progresses!
Recently completed
Frequently asked questions
SBHA’s new-build journey began in 2013, when our first new-build homes, Jessamine Cottages in Earlston, were built. The three new 3-bed homes were built for mid-market rent.
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