Construction on a new housing development in St Andrews is to begin after it received the go-ahead from Fife Council.
The 900-home development at St Andrews West will break ground in September.
Work will start on phase one of the project, designed by architects Studio LBA.
Phase one includes the first 38 of 96 units which includes a mix of terraced, semi-detached housing, flats and maisonettes.
As well as housing, it will include business and employment land.
The multi-million-pound investment includes air source heat pumps, dedicated cycle lanes and connection to wider public transport networks.
In addition, a central green corridor and active travel route running through the site aims to connect neighbourhoods and provide a social space for residents.
The design has been developed through careful studies, analysis and gaining an understanding of the wider context of St Andrews.
Understanding of the sensitivities of placing a contemporary development within an historic town was a priority for the architects and developers.
St Andrews West work starts
Developer Headon S1 St Andrews West has over 30 years experience developing in the town.
Alongside family firm S1 Developments it looks forward to breaking ground on the project next month.
Headon S1 St Andrews West director Joe Headon said: “It is fabulous to be finally turning our vision of this contemporary neighbourhood, which has evolved over many years, into a reality.
“This first phase aims to deliver an exemplary new urban development, firmly bedded in the rich history of the town and with sustainability at its very heart.
“Whilst being contemporary in design, we are conscious of the obvious sensitivities of placing a new development in such a historic town and have taken considerable care to design it accordingly.
“We look forward to shortly being able to reveal further details on the first phase of homes.”
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