Plans have been approved for the final phase of a new housing development in Perth.

Urban Union will build 203 homes as part of the multimillion-pound Muirton development in Perth.

Designed by architects Barton Willmore, the scheme includes 102 affordable units and 101 private homes, featuring outdoor space and a park with private and shared gardens.

The project involves over £11 million of investment from Caledonia Housing Association (HA) with just under £6 million of grant funding from the Scottish Government.

Work is to begin in the Autumn and the affordable homes are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2018, with the private homes finished by summer 2019.

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In addition, the construction phase will create six apprenticeships, 18 training courses and 24 additional work experience opportunities.

Susan Hallsworth, Managing Director, Urban Union, said: "This is a major opportunity to move forward with one of Scotland's largest and most significant housing-led regeneration projects.

"Our track record, in Edinburgh and Glasgow, demonstrates we are fully committed to community engagement and we look forward to developing strong local partnerships which will form the cornerstone of our development strategy.

"There will be opportunities for the Perth community to be involved in the project, particularly in terms of jobs and training opportunities, as well as creating a community enterprise."

Julie Cosgrove, chief executive at Caledonia HA, added: "We are delighted that these new homes will soon be under construction. I would like to thank our partners, Perth and Kinross Council and Fairfield, for their invaluable contributions and support to get to this stage. I am pleased to see that this project will not only provide homes but job opportunities as well."

(LM/JP)