The development in Deanburn comes after a previous plan for a site near West Calder was dropped.

Local housing officer manager Phyllis McFadyen told the town’s local area committee that the plan for a site at Mossend would be replaced by 15 units at Deanburn in Linlithgow and five units at sites in Livingston.

The committee’s lead officer Graeme Struthers said the completion date would be in 2025 or 2026.

A report to the council’s Housing Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel said: “Negotiations have progressed with Cala Homes for the direct purchase of the completed affordable housing units at the Deanburn development in Linlithgow, which will provide much-needed council houses in an area of high demand.

“The mix is reflective of demand with some amenity bungalows incorporated into the development. It is estimated work will start on site in January 2025, with completions in 2026.”