New homes being built on former Chryston care home site

The 21 homes for local residents will be made up of 17 flats and four cottage flats, which will include eight designed for wheelchair users.North Lanarkshire Council said the project at the former Chilterns Care Home at Lindsaybeg Road is the 41st new council house site now complete or underway.The council says it is part of its pledge to deliver 5,000 new homes by 2035.The £3.9m development - with a contribution of £1.2m from the Scottish Government is expected to be completed by Spring 2022.Other features include a communal garden area for tenants, a resident parking area which will be fitted with two electric vehicle charging points, and level access throughout the development, with the flatted block being serviced by two internal lifts.All homes within the development are either built to amenity standard or wheelchair liveable standard.

Pam Humphries, Head of Planning and Regeneration at the council, said: “It’s always pleasing to see our new housing developments get underway, particularly with the challenges the Covid pandemic is presenting.“This project signals the progress we’re making, and continue to make, in providing modern, affordable and energy efficient homes for our tenants.“Our new homes are designed and built to the highest standards with energy efficiency measures that help our tenants save money on running costs while protecting the environment and they all meet ‘Housing for Varying Needs’, which means homes are more accessible to adapt to tenants’ mobility needs.“They are built for the future and will last for generations to come.

“Our ambitious housing plans support the regeneration of our local communities and our town centres; provide employment and boost the local economy and improve the lives of our tenants - all part of our long term vision to make North Lanarkshire the place to live.”

Steven Brady, Managing Director at Hadden Group added: “Working with the Council, we are bringing new sustainable and high quality housing to Chryston for the local community.”