The developer’s vision is for 177 new homes, dedicated car parking, open space and associated infrastructure to situated on last east of Falkland Avenue in Cove. The site has been zoned for residential development since 2008.

Under the plans, the new builds would include six wheelchair accessible homes and five disabled access flats, together with 129 general needs flats and 37 houses.

Stewart Milne Homes said the development is in line with city plans to create 3,000 additional affordable homes by 2022.

A spokeswoman told the Press & Journal: “We’re pleased to be able to bring forward this development for much-needed affordable housing in this highly popular location which, in recent years, has become a thriving, inclusive community.

“It benefits from excellent transport links, new retail and small businesses, attractive streetscaping and the addition of Lochside Academy.

“The decision to bring this development forward as a wholly affordable one could not be more timely.

“We are in discussions with several affordable housing providers and will announce our development partner shortly.”