Plans submitted for 59 affordable homes at Selkirk’s former Heather Mill site
Plans have been submitted for a major new affordable housing development on the former Heather Mill site in Selkirk, with Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) proposing 59 new homes as part of the regeneration of the long-derelict site.
Submitted to Scottish Borders Council in partnership with Smith Scott Mullan Architects and McTaggart Construction, the plans would deliver a mix of high-quality, energy-efficient affordable homes designed to meet a range of housing needs.
The application follows public consultation events held earlier this year, where local residents were invited to view the proposals, speak with the project team and help shape the plans before submission.
If approved, the development would bring a prominent brownfield site back into use, increase the supply of affordable homes in Selkirk and support wider regeneration ambitions for the town.
Maria Lyle, Chief Executive of SBHA, said: “Submitting this planning application is a major milestone for Heather Mill and an important step towards delivering 59 much-needed affordable homes in Selkirk. This is a key site for the town, and these proposals would transform a long-derelict area into new homes designed around local need. We are grateful to everyone who took part in the consultation and helped shape the plans, and we look forward to working with our partners as the application moves through the planning process.”
Janice Russell, Managing Director at McTaggart Construction, said: “Heather Mill is a fantastic opportunity to deliver much-needed affordable homes in Selkirk, and we’re pleased to be supporting SBHA in reaching this important milestone. Having recently broken ground together at Linglie Road, it’s great to see our partnership with SBHA continuing to grow, and we look forward to progressing this application.”
Rick McCluggage, Architect and Director at Smith Scott Mullan, added: “We are delighted to continue our partnership with SBHA and McTaggart in delivering high-quality new affordable homes in Selkirk through both the Heather Mill and Linglie Road developments. Heather Mill will be a fantastic addition to the town, creating a well-balanced mix of houses and cottage flats, with thoughtfully considered streetscapes and outdoor spaces that respond to the growing demand for affordable, attractive, and well-designed homes in the area.”
The application will now be considered by Scottish Borders Council as part of the formal planning process.
