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Search the Public Notice PortalA MAJOR step has now been taken as part of the project to bring the former site of high flats in Irvine back into use.
Formal plans for replacement housing on the old Fullarton land, where five blocks once stood for more than half a century, have now been lodged by North Ayrshire Council.
A total of 43 energy efficient homes are proposed for the site with a range of different house types planned.
Some 36 properties are to be two-bedroomed general needs houses which will either be semi-detached or terraced.
If plans are approved, four amenity bungalows - each with two bedrooms - would also be created on the land.
The remaining three properties would each be wheelchair liveable - two being three-bedroomed and one containing four bedrooms.
Each property would have two dedicated parking spaces with the exception of amenity bungalows - which are to have one.
A further 12 visitor car parking spaces would also be located on site.
If approved, work is currently scheduled to get under way in early 2027 with completion expected in spring 2028.
Application documents add: "The development has been designed to maximise the street frontage to Fullarton Street and riverside views to create a welcoming environment with safe public and private spaces.
"The development is proposing to support the reuse of a brownfield site, to benefit the local community and enhance activity within the local neighbourhood.
"The proposed development is designed to reflect a modern style of building, to create a clean, sharp finish."
Demolition of the former Fullarton high flats - and adjacent concierge station - commenced in August 2022 before completion at the end of 2023.
The decision to bring the 14-storey buildings down was agreed in 2018, in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire.
Around 66 per cent of tenants voted in favour of the demolition of the tower blocks to allow for the creation of new social housing.
Those interested in viewing and discussing proposals have been invited to attend an event at Fullerton ConneXions to do so.
This will take place on Tuesday, October 7, from 4-6pm, with those wishing to book a place able to do so by emailing developmentandstrategy@north-ayrshire.gov.uk or calling 01294 324031.
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