The last flat block in the path of creating 27 new homes as part of a housing development is set to be demolished this month.

Caledonia Housing Association has issued an update on the Bellsmyre Regeneration Development which is set to create 138 new, affordable, two-storey homes to replace 225 traditional flats.

The first phase of the development consists of 27 new homes at Whiteford Avenue.

Now, Caledonia has confirmed they have submitted their planning application for this phase of homes to West Dunbartonshire Council and are awaiting a decision date.

A funding application to support the project has also been submitted to the Scottish Government.

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Preparations are now being made to demolish the final block at Broomhill Drive, the last of 32 flats to be removed.

Work has been carried out to enhance previously demolished areas by levelling ground, adding topsoil and seeding, aiming to improve the local environment and prepare for future construction phases.

Further improvements are being carried and Caledonia says they will continue to work closely with tenants and the community as enhancements progress.

This follows the successful completion of 66 new homes at Muir Road in Bellsmyre in 2022.This follows the successful completion of 66 new homes at Muir Road in Bellsmyre in 2022. (Image: Stock) Construction had previously been delayed while plans were revised and the new proposal aims to deliver the project in a greater number of smaller phases over an expanded time frame with two fewer homes than originally planned.

The revised plans also included a new housing mix aimed at meeting the needs of those tenants currently occupying temporary homes and those involved in future demolition phases.

Julie Cosgrove, chief executive of Caledonia Housing Association, said: “I recognise the support we have received from our tenants and local community as we reviewed and redesigned the next phase of the Bellsmyre regeneration programme.

"We are making good progress and we are hopeful that our applications to the West Dunbartonshire Council and the Scottish Government will be approved in order for us to move quickly on the next phase.”

Subject to all approvals, construction is expected to begin in Spring 2025.