Almost 800 householders on list to secure one of 44 new Stirling Council homes

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The process to appoint a builder for 44 highly sought after new St Ninians council homes has begun - but almost 800 homeseekers are vying to move in.Councillors have approved the start of the procurement process to develop the site at Graystale Road, which will create the 44 new council housing units.But they were also told it would help with huge demand for homes in the area.Housing officials reported to a recent meeting of Stirling Council's community wellbeing and housing committee: “Housing need in Stirling remains high, with over 2,800 households on the housing waiting list.“St Ninians Cultenhove area will be the letting area for the new development.“There are currently 790 housing list applicants.“There is particularly high demand for smaller house types.

In addition there is demand across the Stirling area for fully accessible properties.“House type mix presented within the proposals will assist in providing sought after accommodation required within the area.”The officials said the £11 million project would be funded through council’s Housing Revenue Account but the Scottish Government was expected to fund the majority.They added: “The site at Graystale Road was previously occupied by council owned four storey tenement flats which had been built circa 1950.“By the turn of the century the flats were in low demand and as such the decision was taken to demolish these as part of the regeneration of the area, the site has been vacant since the demolitions were completed in 2012.”Planning permission to build new homes at the site was approved in August 2024 and it is expected the successful contractor will break ground on the site in 2026.Community Wellbeing and Housing Convener, Cllr Gerry McGarvey said: “We’re keenly