Developer Headon S1 St Andrews West has submitted a planning application to Fife Council for a proposed housing development at St Andrews West (STAW).

The proposed development is part of the wider St Andrews West masterplan, previously approved by Fife Council in June 2019. The overall development will ultimately comprise up to 900 new homes along with business and employment land.

The vision for St Andrews West has evolved over many years and the design aims to provide an exemplar new urban development with a long-term commitment to the town and community.

The detailed planning application being submitted is for 96 units which includes a mix of terraced, semi-detached housing, flats and maisonettes placed carefully within an extensively landscaped setting.

Sustainability is a at the heart of the design which includes low and zero carbon technologies, biodiverse landscaping and reduced energy consumption through high levels of insulation and air-tightness.


Shared streets, dedicated cycle lanes and connections to wider public transport networks will aim to encourage sustainable travel. A central green corridor running through the site aims to connect neighbourhoods and provide a safe social amenity space for residents.

Key to the design of this phase is an understanding of the sensitivities of placing a new contemporary development on the outskirts of such a historic town. The design has been developed through careful studies, analysis and gaining an understanding of the wider context of St Andrews.

Subject to planning approval, HS1 hopes to break ground on the first phase in summer 2022.

Headon S1 St Andrews West brings together two family-owned businesses with a clear vision for the delivery of this phase of St Andrews West.

Headon is a St Andrews’ based developer with over 30 years of experience developing in St Andrews. S1 Developments and the Teague family have been behind many prestigious residential developments primarily in the Edinburgh area. Both the Headon and the Teague families have an enviable reputation for the quality of their developments.

Joe Headon, Director at Headon S1 St Andrews West, said: "We are delighted to be submitting this planning application for the first new homes, as well as transport links and greenspace at St Andrews West.

"Our vision for St Andrews West has evolved over many years and this phase aims to deliver an exemplar new urban development, with a long-term commitment to the town and community.

"While being an exciting new contemporary design, our proposals have been undertaken with clear regard to the sensitivities of placing this development on the outskirts of such a historic town. The design has been developed through careful studies, analysis and gaining an understanding of the wider context of St Andrews.

"We look forward to continuing to engage with the local community on future development proposals as they emerge."