The application outlines plans to deliver 105 new homes, helping to meet the increasing demand in the region. This includes 79 private and 26 affordable homes, creating an attractive development of interest to a variety of residents within the local community.

Included in the mix of housing are three-bedroom terraced and semi-detached homes, and four-and-five-bedroom detached properties.

Working with an expert project team, Cala has designed the development to feature generous green space and includes a play area, village green and active travel routes connecting to the wider community. 

Importantly, the site is allocated for housing within the Renfrewshire Local Development Plan 2021. Cala Homes (West) submitted a Proposal of Application Notice to Renfrewshire Council and subsequently undertook a thorough community consultation process earlier this year.

Two consultation events took place on 12 September and 13 October respectively, where 197 people attended across the sessions with 121 sharing feedback. This feedback has been used to shape the final proposals. 

Gillian Hessett, land manager at Cala Homes (West), said: “We were pleased to welcome almost 200 people to recent consultation events where we captured a great breadth of feedback from the local community. This has been reflected in our final proposal which will complement the existing community of Lochwinnoch with both private and affordable homes.

“By incorporating plentiful green space, including a village green and play park, we have arrived at a masterplan with community at its heart, creating a place where people are proud to call home.

“The urgent need for new homes in Scotland is by no means a new conversation, and we are confident that Renfrewshire Council will share our vision to create a sustainably led development to help bridge the gap between the supply and demand for new homes”

The application is expected to be determined in summer 2025, and should Cala receive the green light, groundworks will commence later that year.