The developers behind Armadale Station Community Development, SDA Ltd, have lodged a planning application for the first phase of housing at their mixed-use development, focused on the soon to be opened railway station at Armadale in West Lothian.

Located on land to the west of Station Road and to the north of the Airdrie-Bathgate Railway line, and measuring c. 8.5 hectares (21 acres), the initial phase of housing will amount to 192 homes and in addition to this a 60-bed care home is also proposed.

Not only will construction jobs be created, but the care home is expected to create 60 part-time and full-time jobs.

The lodging of the application follows an extensive period of pre-application consultation, including an exhibition of proposals for the site at Armadale Community Centre in April, and opportunities to view the exhibition at the Centre after this and online, as well as at Armadale Childrens’ Gala Day in June.

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These developments mark the latest stage in the £200 million regeneration plan by SDA Ltd to bring more than 4,500 permanent jobs to the area, which is situated within the Armadale Core Development Area (CDA). Last September saw the lodging of the application for a new two stream primary school, catering to 222 pupils and 60 nursery places, easing pressure on other primary schools in Armadale.

In May 2010 planning approval was received for a 40,000 sq ft supermarket with car parking for 600 cars, including a park and ride.

The mixed-use Armadale Station Community Development, which occupies c. 120 hectares, also includes a multiplex cinema, restaurants, retail, small business and industrial units, hotel, public parks and up to 1000 new homes – including up to 25% affordable housing.

The overall development will regenerate not just the area around the station, but will maximise the regeneration of the town as a whole, with money from development staying in Armadale.

Sandra Carter, of SDA Ltd, said: "It is fantastic to be able to lodge this planning application for the first phase of housing at the development. Our aim is to deliver a fully integrated Armadale and the school, supermarket, care home and housing are of great assistance in this process, creating jobs and stimulating economic growth."

(GK)