Leading social enterprise Places for People has acquired land at the Blindwells development, where it plans to build 135 new homes. The development, located just eleven miles from Edinburgh, is a visionary new town with a diverse range of amenities and housing options.

Places for People will deliver 93 homes for private sale and 42 affordable rented homes in a prime location next to the new town center. This project will contribute to addressing the housing shortage in the local area.

Places for People, already established in Scotland, is the company behind the award-winning Longniddry Village development. The company aims to create a vibrant community of high-quality homes at Blindwells, catering to a wide range of customers.

The homes for sale will include two-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom houses, while the affordable housing mix will be determined in partnership with East Lothian Council. All properties will offer modern, energy-efficient features, open-plan layouts, and allocated parking.

Places for People is committed to making a positive impact on the local community. In addition to delivering new homes, the company will generate jobs during the construction phase and support local businesses and apprenticeships through its subcontractors. Furthermore, Places for People plans to engage with local schools, support the local foodbank, donate a defibrillator, and expand the children's play area.


Colin Jack, Interim Regional Managing Director, Scotland at Places for People, said: "Places for People is delighted to have the opportunity to build this collection of new homes and help bring to life the vision of Blindwells as an attractive modern town where people will thrive now and in the future. We believe that by creating homes for all in sustainable, multi-tenure communities across Scotland we can positively impact the lives of our customers and their wider communities. We encourage anyone that is interested in the lifestyle on offer at Blindwells to get in touch to find out more."

Blindwells has been earmarked as the location for a vibrant new town, helped by its convenient location close to the A1 and the East Coast mainline. Places for People purchased the development site from Hargreaves Land, which developed the 1,600-home masterplan for Blindwells and received planning consent for this phase in March. Places for People plans to begin construction on site this month and intends to launch the private sale homes onto the market in January.

Located on the rugged East Lothian coastline, Blindwells benefits from sweeping views across the Firth of Forth and close proximity to the small towns of Tranent and Prestonpans. Direct train services from Prestonpans station, which is just over a mile away, take just 15 minutes to Edinburgh Waverley station. There is also immediate access to the A1 meaning easy access by car to the national road network. The development site is conveniently located next to what will be Blindwells town centre where a wide range of amenities including community space, shops, restaurants, a supermarket and a healthcare hub are under development. For families, there is also a choice of primary and secondary schools in the local area with further education facilities planned, along with extensive green open space including a new park and landscaping.

The new homes at Blindwells from Places for People will be available in early 2025. A show home will launch open next year.