Located off Florish Road roundabout on the eastern edge of the town, the development will provide 57 private homes and 18 affordable apartments, helping to meet local housing demand in the area.

Private homes will include a range of three-bedroom terraced houses, three- and four-bedroom townhouses, and four- and five-bedroom detached properties. The 18 affordable apartments have been specifically designed as elderly amenity housing, giving older residents the opportunity to live independently while benefiting from an appropriate level of support.

Blyth Gardens sits adjacent to Cala’s established Gilchrist Gardens neighbourhood, where the homebuilder has delivered around 40 homes a year for the past five years.

Graham McNeil, land director at Cala Homes (West), said: “Securing full consent and starting work at Blyth Gardens is a significant milestone, and one that reflects our continued commitment to delivering much-needed homes in Erskine. We have built a strong presence here through Gilchrist Gardens, and we are pleased to be expanding on that with a development that offers genuine variety, from starter homes through to larger family properties.

“Importantly, the affordable homes at Blyth Gardens include specialist amenity apartments designed specifically for older residents. These homes directly support Renfrewshire Council’s Strategic Housing Investment Plan, which prioritises affordable, energy-efficient housing tailored to the needs of specific groups. For older people in particular, having access to accommodation that enables independent living with appropriate support in place makes a real difference.”

The development will incorporate a range of wildlife support features throughout, including hedgehog-friendly fencing, and invertebrate bricks to encourage bees and other insects. Plans also include generous green space, seamlessly linking the existing Sandieland Woodland to the south of the site, and a dedicated children’s play area.

With groundworks now underway, the first homeowners at Blyth Gardens are expected to move in from Summer 2027.