The high-quality designed development is extremely sustainable and a thoughtful reuse of a brownfield site. It will boast energy-efficient buildings with photovoltaic panels on the main roofs, together with gardens along the front of the buildings, attractive landscaping and a tree-lined boulevard separating the apartments from the public road.

The 48 apartments will be built over two buildings and eight will be affordable homes. The apartments will be a mix of two-, three-, and four-bedrooms, as well as maisonettes – ideally suited to commuting professionals and to older people that may be downsizing from larger properties in the area.

Craig Ormond, director at Mactaggart & Mickel, said: “Linlithgow is a great place to live, with a vibrant community, excellent schools and amenities, set in the heart of Scotland.

“We are pleased to get approval for this development and look forward to transforming an unused and unsightly area of land into much-needed quality housing, in a very convenient town centre location for local people to enjoy. We believe our proposed development will be extremely popular with a range of buyers, including young families and downsizers.”