As part of the planning process, a three-month public consultation will be carried out.

Located on the former Wallyford primary school grounds, off Salters Road, plans for the site include 60 properties for social rent including six wheelchair-accessible flats.

The project is part of a collaborative programme to deliver net zero ready affordable housing. East Lothian Council is working with other local authorities across the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal area to deliver 140 homes using an innovative model developed by the Edinburgh Home Demonstrator and now being implemented by the Regional Delivery Alliance.

It includes increased offsite construction which contributes to increased sustainability and health and safety as well as reduced build time on site.

Wendy McGuire, East Lothian Council’s head of housing, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for the local community in Wallyford and surrounding areas to comment on this much-needed affordable housing proposal. The homes are designed to reach as close to net zero carbon as possible with the aim of lowering energy demands and improving the living environment for residents. We are delighted to be part of this pilot scheme as we look at more innovative methods to deliver affordable housing across East Lothian.”

All views collected or submitted during the consultation will be considered prior to a planning application in principle being lodged. At that point, interested parties will again have the opportunity to comment via the planning process.

A two-stage consultation process will take place over October and November 2024. This will allow members of the public to attend a drop-in presentation and meet housing services and the architects involved in the project.

Stage One will allow members of the public to attend a drop-in presentation held on:

• Tuesday 29 October 3.45-8pm, Wallyford Learning Campus - Main Assembly Hall – entrance via the Leisure Entrance from the north car park.

Stage two will allow members of the public an opportunity to hear how the Stage One consultation responses and comments have been considered by the council and allow an opportunity for further comments in advance of the planning application in principle being lodged.

• Tuesday 19 November 3.45-8pm, Wallyford Learning Campus - Main Assembly Hall – entrance via the Leisure Entrance from the north car park.