Cruden Homes has submitted a planning application for a 224-home residential development in Denny, Falkirk.

Cruden Homes submits planning for 224-home development near Falkirk

Cruden Homes has submitted a planning application for a residential development in Denny, Falkirk.

The proposed development will deliver 224 energy-efficient new homes, providing much-needed housing and supporting the region’s wider vision for sustainable growth.

Situated alongside the River Carron, the 13.9-hectare site lies to the east of Denny and has been masterplanned to integrate with the surrounding landscape and community. The site is allocated for mixed-use development within the Falkirk Local Development Plan 2 and is located within the Denny South-East Strategic Growth Area.

Designed by EMA Architecture + Design, the proposed development features a diverse mix of homes, complemented by landscaping, active travel routes, and supporting infrastructure.

The 224 homes will provide a mix of detached, semi-detached, terraced houses, flats and cottage flats, and range between one and five bedrooms. 34 of the homes will be designated as affordable.

The scheme will boost connectivity to the existing town and transport networks, while providing enhanced walking and cycling links.

Cruden will also ensure the preservation and enhancement of natural features, such as nearby river Sclanders Burn and mature woodland areas.

The development is ideally located less than a kilometre from Denny town centre, with convenient access to schools, shops, healthcare facilities, outdoor amenities, and green spaces. It also benefits from strong transport links to Glasgow, Stirling, and Edinburgh.

Fraser Lynes, managing director of Cruden Homes, said: “We are delighted to submit this nationally significant proposal, which will create a vibrant and well-connected new neighbourhood for Denny. With a real emphasis on placemaking, sustainability, and input from the local community, this proposed development will deliver a wide range of much-needed, high-quality homes that meet local needs and strongly align with Falkirk Council’s ambitions for growth.”

The planning application follows a comprehensive pre-application consultation process, including two public events, with feedback from local residents playing a key role in shaping the final proposals.

Pending planning approval, Cruden Homes expects to commence work on-site in 2026.