SBHA has lodged the application with Scottish Borders Council in partnership with Smith Scott Mullan Architects and McTaggart Construction. The scheme proposes a mix of high-quality, energy-efficient homes intended to meet a range of local housing needs.

The submission follows public engagement events earlier this year, where residents viewed the proposals, spoke with the project team and provided feedback that helped refine the designs ahead of submission.

If approved, the development would bring a prominent brownfield plot back into use, increase the supply of affordable housing in Selkirk and support the town's wider regeneration aims.

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."

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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."

Scottish Borders Council will now consider the application as part of the formal planning process.