Plans for almost 300 new homes on the outskirts of Dumfries have taken a 'major' leap forward, paving the way for Wheatley Homes South’s biggest development in the area.
The plans, approved on Wednesday by Dumfries and Galloway Council, will see 296 new homes built at Catherinefield Farm, including 266 new affordable homes and a further 30 being built for private sale by developer CCG.
The new homes form part of the new-build plans by Dumfries and Galloway’s largest social landlord which will see hundreds of new and energy-efficient homes delivered from 2028, and will be delivered via funding support from the Scottish Government’s Affordable Housing Supply Programme, working with Dumfries and Galloway Council.
In 2024, work was completed at a nearby site, the former Curries Yard depot in Heathhall, which saw Wheatley build 89 homes.
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Work at Catherinefield Farm is expected to start in spring 2027, with families beginning to move into the homes in autumn 2028. The full site is expected to be completed by late 2031.
Alex Lamb, Managing Director of Wheatley Homes South, said: “This is a major step forward in our plans to bring more high-quality, energy-efficient homes to Dumfries.
“The views of the local community will be central to any new homes being delivered and will help shape the proposals. We were pleased so many people attended our public meetings and shared their views on the type of housing needed locally.
“These new homes form part of Wheatley’s commitment to delivering hundreds of new homes across the region to help meet the housing need, not just here in Dumfries and Galloway and across the country.
“With support from Dumfries and Galloway Council and the Scottish Government, we will start work on delivering these new homes in 2027.”
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