AVANT Homes Scotland has acquired a 9.25-acre site in Tranent to deliver a £31m, 92-new home development.

Called Thistle Meadows and located near Winton Court, the development is part of the Windygoul South masterplan and, if approved, will comprise a mix of three, four and five-bedroom family homes.

It will feature 10 of Avant Homes’ energy-efficient house types, including semi-detached and detached homes.

The developer has sought planning permission and has yet to announce prices for its proposed properties.

The Windygoul South masterplan includes the expansion of the Windygoul Primary School campus, as well as improvements and upgrades to the local allotment areas, footpath networks, sports pitches and transport network.

Subject to planning permission being granted, work will start at Thistle Meadows next month, and it is anticipated the first homes will be released for sale in June.

A show home is scheduled to open in November, and the first residents are scheduled to move into their homes early next year.

Jim Wilkinson, Avant Homes Scotland managing director, said: “Our Thistle Meadows site acquisition represents an exciting opportunity for us to expand our development footprint into Tranent.

“As a housebuilder, we want to build quality new homes for everyone and this site is an ideal location for us to deliver our range of practically designed, energy-efficient homes in a place people want to live.

“We look forward to East Lothian Council considering our plans to deliver a new and thriving community within the town.”

Edinburgh-based Avant Homes Scotland currently has nine live developments in locations ranging from Dundee to Stewarton.