Axius Group Ltd, led by property developer Craig Sibbald, has announced that planning permission has been granted for a new residential development at Carlins Place, Lennoxtown.

Craig Sibbald’s company will invest £825,000 to transform a long-derelict gap site – formerly a disused commercial building – into a “high-quality residential enclave of four spacious, energy-efficient family homes” at the foot of the Campsie Fells. The gap site, vacant for many years, has now been allocated for housing following a complex three-year land assembly involving four separate properties.

This marks a further significant investment in Lennoxtown, supporting the town’s ongoing multi-million-pound regeneration programme. Craig Sibbald, who leads Axius Group, has a strong track record of delivering impactful developments across the region. His previous local projects include the sympathetic

refurbishment of 132 Main Street, Lennoxtown – the oldest private home in East Dunbartonshire, dating back to 1760 – as well as the purchase and onward sale of the 32-acre former waste transfer site at Birdston Farm, near Kirkintilloch.

The Carlins Place development will comprise four spacious, thoughtfully designed semi-detached homes for modern family living. Each will feature generous layouts, high-quality finishes, and dedicated spaces for both everyday living and entertaining. In response to demand for sustainable, future-proof housing, the homes will meet the latest energy efficiency standards, incorporating advanced design and Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) technology, with electric vehicle charging points installed at each property.

Situated adjacent to Lennoxtown Primary School and set within a private cul-de-sac, the development offers “an attractive combination of convenience, privacy, and community focused living in an attractive location at the foot of the Campsie Fells.”

Axius Group also acknowledged the role of the planning and legal teams at East Dunbartonshire Council, who maintained a collaborative approach throughout the application process.

As part of the planning approval, Axius Group has committed to investing £26,800 towards enhancing local healthcare, education, and infrastructure representing a positive outcome for both the development and the wider community.

Speaking on the announcement, Craig Sibbald said: We are delighted to have secured planning permission for Carlins Place. This long-derelict site has blighted the local community for years, and we are proud to bring forward a development that enhances the area while delivering much-needed, high-quality housing.

Market testing indicates strong demand ahead of the planned launch in June this year, with timing aligned to compliment the wider multi-million-pound investment and regeneration across Lennoxtown. We are pleased to be working constructively with East Dunbartonshire Council to ensure the development contributes meaningfully to local services and infrastructure and I would like to extend my thanks to the Council and Axius’s professional team, who were instrumental throughout.

Axius Group continues to expand its portfolio, with active interests in land and development opportunities across Glasgow and Ayrshire.