Cruden unveils plans for 121-home affordable housing scheme in Livingston

Cruden has unveiled proposals for a new affordable housing development at Almondvale Parkway in Livingston, bringing forward plans to regenerate the former Xcite Livingston leisure complex site.

The brownfield redevelopment would deliver more than 121 affordable homes on the site of the former “Bubbles” swimming pool, which closed in 2023 before later being damaged by fire and demolished.

The proposals form part of continued affordable housing delivery and regeneration activity across West Lothian.

Project overview

The proposed scheme includes:

• more than 121 affordable homes

• one and two-bedroom apartments

• retirement housing provision

• wheelchair-accessible homes

• landscaped public spaces and biodiversity features

• improved walking and cycling links

• parking and supporting infrastructure

The development has been designed with a strong sustainability focus, including:

• low-carbon heat pump systems

• roof-mounted solar panels

• energy-efficient residential design

• woodland retention and environmental improvements

The majority of homes are also planned to benefit from south-facing living spaces to maximise natural light and energy performance.

ConstructNet Intelligence Overview

The scheme represents another notable affordable housing-led regeneration project across Scotland, continuing the trend of brownfield residential redevelopment in highly accessible urban locations.

Projects of this type are typically expected to generate opportunities across:

• groundworks and civils

• RC frame and structural packages

• M&E installation

• roofing and façade systems

• landscaping and public realm works

• renewable and low-carbon technology installation

• fit-out and finishing trades

• accessibility and specialist housing packages

The inclusion of retirement housing, accessible homes and low-carbon infrastructure also reflects continued market emphasis on sustainable and inclusive residential development.

Cruden has remained active across West Lothian in recent years, recently completing a 146-home development at Almondvale alongside additional projects in Livingston and East Calder.

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