The properties were built by Robertson Partnership Homes and each features private garden space and parking.
The homes have been awarded an “A” rating for both Energy Efficiency and low CO2 emissions and benefit from solar panels and battery storage packs.
A new neighbourhood
The new homes form part of a wider development which on completion will create a new neighbourhood including:
- 40 homes for rent by Stirling Council.
- 37 homes for rent by Forth Housing Association.
- 49 homes for mid-market rent offered by Castlerock Edinvar Housing Association/Places for People.
- 10 homes through the New Supply Shared Equity Scheme – a Scottish Government initiative to help people on low to moderate incomes buy new build properties.
- 75 homes for private sale by builder Robertson under the “Living by Robertson” brand.
More keys will be handed over to tenants on this site in 2022.
Providing a range of houses
Stirling Council Housing Portfolio Holder, Councillor Jim Thomson said: “Despite the ongoing challenges caused by the pandemic and supply chain issues, it is encouraging to see construction progressing at the site to meet demand for both affordable and market housing in the heart of this community. The homes are well placed to take advantage of the local amenities in Raploch including the Community Campus and shops.”
Depute Housing Portfolio Holder, Councillor Alasdair MacPherson, said: “This formerly derelict brownfield site has been brought back to life and will provide a range of house types and tenure options for both families and single people.”
Depute Housing Portfolio Holder, Councillor Danny Gibson, said: “It is a key priority of Stirling Council to create more affordable housing in all of Stirling’s communities and the developments at Raploch are a demonstration of our commitment to this.”
Work ongoing at additional sites
In addition, work is also nearing completion at two further, separate sites on Drip Road, Raploch.
The first, lying immediately to the east of the former Kildean Hospital, is being brought forward by Forth Housing Association with contractor Robertson Partnership Homes. It will provide 16 new homes, which will include a mix of two and three bedroom semi-detached houses as well as six one bedroom flats.
At the east end of Drip Road, Robertson Partnership Homes is also building 17 one and two bedroom flats for Stirling Council, which are expected to be completed in early 2022.
All affordable housing developments in Raploch are part of Stirling Council’s Strategic Housing Investment Plan which aims to provide new high-quality, sustainable, affordable homes for Stirling residents.
Stirling Council was allocated almost £12m in grant funding from the Scottish Government in 2021/22 to support the development of affordable housing across the region.