The development would transform the currently vacant area.
Cruden are hoping to transform the former leisure centre site.(Image: Cruden.)
Plans have been submitted to transform the former Bubble Swimming Pool site into 121 affordable homes. Cruden are behind the proposals, with the house builder adding they will look construct landscaping, parking as well as improved walking and cycling connections at the site.
Located in the heart of Livingston town centre, the old Xcite Livingston building was demolished last year after being closed in 2023. Cruden’s plans would bring the vacant site back into use and create a new residential community in a highly sought after area of West Lothian.
The development includes a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments, including retirement housing and wheelchair-accessible homes. Those behind the plans have said they are designed with sustainability and connectivity at its core, retaining a large area of mature woodland while introducing additional planting, biodiversity features and new green spaces throughout the site.
Enhanced pedestrian links would also look to improve connections between Almondvale Boulevard, nearby cycle routes and the football stadium beyond. The majority of the homes at the site would look to ‘maximise natural light’ and be south-facing. The development could include low-carbon technology, including heat pump systems and roof-mounted solar panels.
Andrew Duncan, land director of Cruden, said: “Our plans will transform this prominent brownfield site into a high-quality affordable housing development that will bring new life into this part of Livingston town centre.
“The former Xcite site holds strong memories for many local people, and we want to create a development that delivers lasting benefits for the community through much-needed affordable homes and high-quality green space.
“Environmental considerations have been incorporated into the scheme through measures such as woodland retention, active travel connections, and energy-efficient homes that can help reduce running costs for residents.”
Subject to planning approval, Cruden intends to begin work on site in early 2027.
