A total of 280 new homes, a quarter of which will be affordable housing, have been given planning permission by West Lothian Council.

Developers, Bellway Homes and Walker Group, will build the new home on land south east of Murieston Road, on Wellhead Farm, with the majority being detached. 141 have four bedrooms, 69 have five bedrooms. Affordable housing makes up 25% of the development which will be a mix of social rented and low to mid market housing for sale, some of which will be shared equity.

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Two linked area of parkland are proposed running through the centre of the site, as part of a pedestrian route giving access through the site between a new bus stop on Murieston Road and the countryside on the boundary of the site. The areas of open space are generous and will contain play equipment. The layout is in accordance with West Lothian's Development Plan and guidance and includes a green, tree-lined edge to the site along Murieston Road.

The open space and pathway links will provide links to the Murieston Trail and the Linhouse Circular footpath networks for existing Murieston residents as well as the new residents.