Leading developer Cala has revealed plans to build its high-quality family homes in Portlethen for the first time.
The housebuilder has submitted an application to Aberdeenshire Council for a first phase of 43 homes at a vacant site in the attractive commuter town, with future phases expected to deliver a total of 175 homes.
The land in the Schoolhill area of Portlethen has remained fenced off and incomplete since the previous developer entered administration.
New open space would be created as part of Cala’s plans for the site, which lies on the north-west edge of the town, adjacent to Hillside Primary School, west of the A92 and to the north of Portlethen Golf Club.
The land is earmarked for 176 homes in Aberdeenshire’s Local Development Plan and planning permission was previously granted for residential development in November 2024.
Ross Maclennan, Land Director at Cala Homes (North), said: “We are delighted to be bringing Cala’s high-quality homes to Portlethen for the first time with this application.
“The site has lain dormant for many years, and we are looking forward to delivering the family housing that has long been envisaged for the area, as well as high-quality amenities, including new open space.
“There is significant demand for new family housing across the north-east, and Portlethen is a popular and accessible location just a few miles from Aberdeen.”
Cala has lodged revised plans for a phased delivery of housing on the site, starting with 43 private homes, consisting of 3, 4 and 5-bedroom terraced, semi-detached and detached dwellings.
The intention is to substitute the previously approved house types with Cala’s own high-quality house designs, which would complement and integrate into the existing neighbourhood with enhanced landscaping.
Cala intends to follow the initial 43 private homes with a second phase of 44 affordable homes. An application in relation to the second phase is expected to be lodged shortly.