This development will include 25% affordable housing, offering a mix of two- and three-bedroom homes anticipated for social rent. The housebuilder has also acquired the land, signalling its commitment to delivering new homes in Bilston, and pre-construction work is already underway.

The approved plans for Pentland Gardens feature a variety of two, three, and four-bedroom homes designed to appeal to a wide range of buyers. The development will also introduce a new range of homes that Taylor Wimpey plans to build in Scotland, ensuring high-quality living spaces for future residents.

Along with developer contributions of at least £3.5 million towards the A701 relief road and primary and secondary education, Pentland Gardens will also provide new homes and take an industry-leading approach to biodiversity. The plans include installing bug hotels, bird and bat boxes, bee-friendly planting, and high-quality landscaping throughout the site. Additionally, each new home will be equipped with solar PV panels to help reduce the development’s overall carbon footprint.

Pauline Mills, technical director for Taylor Wimpey East Scotland, said: “We are pleased to have received planning consent for our development in Bilston, which will see us return to this popular location.

“This planning approval represents our ongoing commitment to investing in the local Midlothian area and delivering high-quality homes. We have also acquired the land required to deliver our Pentland Gardens development, and a programme of pre-construction work is already underway.

“The development will also bring significant economic benefits to the local Bilston and wider Midlothian area, including the creation of new jobs during the construction phase and increased business for local shops and services from new residents.”