Located at Crawfield Road, the circa 38.3-acre site is allocated for residential use in the Falkirk Local Development Plan and benefits from planning permission in principle.

Included in the proposals is 221 much-needed new homes, importantly including a mix of 188 private and 33 affordable homes for local people. An attractive mix of Cala house types will feature, including a range of three- to five-bedroom terraced, semi-detached and detached homes. Bespoke 2.5-storey homes will also be a welcome addition to the community.

Built with sustainability in mind, homes will feature green energy features including an air or ground source heating network and electric vehicle charging points. Cala will also implement a range of features to enhance biodiversity across the site, through the implementation of Cala’s Urban Wildlife Strategy, which will include features such as invertebrate bricks, bird and bat boxes, and native species planting.

The development site forms an extension of the existing Bo’ness community which enjoys a vibrant offering of local amenities including independent stores, cafes and restaurants. A host of leisure facilities including a community theatre and Scotland’s oldest purpose-built cinema – The Hippodrome – are popular fixtures with local residents.

In addition to the new homes, Cala plans to enhance the existing community with attractive landscaping across the site, a new multi-use path connecting the nearby John Muir Way to Linlithgow Road, and a proposed new retail facility on Crawfield Road.

Proposals also include the installation of a recreational park along the southern edge of the site, incorporating paths, woodland and meadow habitats and creating a charming place for families to enjoy the great outdoors.

Michael Clements, land manager at Cala Homes (West), said: “Cala has a great opportunity to create a sustainable new neighbourhood in Bo’ness that will address the demand for private and affordable homes and inject significant investment into the local region. Our masterplan has been carefully considered to include an array of features that will deliver a truly unique place to call home, as well as enhance the wider local community.

“With a strong track record of delivering highly sought-after homes in Falkirk, including at Kinnaird Wynd, we are committed to continuing our investment in the region and making a positive, lasting impact. The submission of our planning application for the Bo’ness development is an important milestone in this journey.”