The developer was granted planning permission for the first 120 homes at the Boothby Road site in 2016, where it ultimately plans to deliver 600 properties with a new primary school, health centre and cemetery. The first phase is nearing completion.

The new homes will be a mix of 56 three-bed, 56 four-bed and 18 five-bed properties and it is expected they will be built in four phases.

Along with the houses, the application includes areas of open space and a 1.46-hectare site for future affordable housing.

Colaren Homes has agreed to contribute towards sports facilities in Fraserburgh and improvements to healthcare practices.

Banff and Buchan area committee chairwoman Doreen Mair said she was “very happy” to see the plan move forward and added: “This is a very good news story for Fraserburgh.

“It shows there’s a vibrant feel to the town and confidence that folk will be improving their living standards and the land for affordable housing is really good news as we need more affordable housing in the town.”

Brian Topping also welcomed the proposal and said: “It’s a welcome addition and much-needed.

“It’s really great to see the town expanding the way it is with the regeneration.”