Work is set to start on new homes in Houston in the next few months after developers confirmed the acquisition of land next to a B-listed building.

CALA Homes is set to build 57 properties on land to the south-east of Woodend House after an application was approved last year.

The majority of the development will comprise of four and five-bedroom detached homes with 14 two-bedroom cottage-style apartments which will be for social rent.

CALA confirmed this week it has now acquired the land and hopes to begin construction works in the early part of this year.

Carolynne Penman, development manager at CALA Homes (West), said: “Houston is a unique and vibrant community which we strive to complement and enhance with our development so it’s great to achieve this site acquisition milestone.

“Having completed the purchase of the site, there will be a focus on early enabling works and welfare set-up to allow for a construction site start in early 2022.

“As the development progresses, we will continue to engage with the local community, supporting positive community-led initiatives and understanding what matters most.”

CALA has agreed to develop several footpaths on the site, including one in Houston Road, along the front of the development, as well as cycle lanes and a pedestrian crossing with an island on the B790.

The firm will be aiming to get the first residents on-site later this year or early next year.

It is anticipated the development will take three to four years to be fully completed.