A new council housing development at a key site in Coatbridge is now underway. The Bank Street project will see 11 supported accommodation units and six flats for social rent delivered by Cruden. It forms part of North Lanarkshire Council’s ambitious new housing supply programme, which aims to deliver 6,000 new homes by 2035.
Transforming a Derelict Site
The derelict site, which formerly comprised shops, offices, and a public house—all of which have since been demolished—is set to transform the gateway to the town centre. Located within the Coatbridge, Blairhill and Dunbeth Conservation Area, the proposed new-build design will complement the area’s heritage while providing modern, energy-efficient housing.
Regeneration of this dilapidated site aligns with the Coatbridge Town Vision, bringing gap sites back into productive use and encouraging new housing provision within town-centre locations. The development will deliver much-needed homes for Coatbridge in the form of social-rented housing as well as supported accommodation.
Sod-Cutting Ceremony
Attending the sod-cutting ceremony were Convener of Housing, Councillor Michael McPake; Convener of Communities, Councillor Geraldine Woods; and Vice Convener of Housing, Councillor Andrew Bustard. They were joined by representatives from Cruden and the council’s housing team.
Councillor Michael McPake said: “I’m delighted this exciting new project is now underway, transforming a key site on the approach to Coatbridge town centre and providing more housing for the area. Our new supply programme is key to delivering transformational change, as set out in The Plan for North Lanarkshire, by providing affordable, modern homes while realising our vision of regenerating town centres and promoting town-centre living.”
Project Completion and Community Engagement
The project is being delivered by Cruden and is expected to be completed by summer 2027. Paul Doran, Development Director of Cruden Homes, said: “It’s great to mark the start of construction at Bank Street, which is another fantastic example of successful collaboration with our valued partners at North Lanarkshire Council. The development will transform this vacant town-centre site into high-quality, energy-efficient homes and play an important role in meeting local housing needs. We have also been engaging with local schools while construction is underway to create meaningful opportunities. This includes delivering workshops at Coatbridge High School aimed at inspiring the next generation to explore careers in construction and the built environment.”
