PLANS have been submitted to transform an area of Galashiels.

As reported in October, Waverley Housing wants to build 100 new homes in Langlee and refurbish dozens of run-down properties.

The £21.5 million project focuses on transforming the Beech Avenue; Hawthorn Road; Larch Grove and Laurel Grove areas of the town.

And following a consultation with residents, the Hawick-based housing association put in the plans to the council this week.

If they are approved, almost 160 homes will be demolished to allow for the new properties to be built.

The proposals have been supported by local councillors since they were first announced.

Speaking in October, Euan Jardine said: "It’s going to be a fantastic opportunity for Langlee. It’s a chance to bring Langlee into this century. A lot of the old, tired buildings were really bad architecture from back in the sixties.

"[The area has] sometimes got a bad reputation for no reason at all, and this is an opportunity to put it on the map as one of the highlights of the Borders."

Last year,elected members also agreed to help part-fund the project by providing a £300,000 grant.

A further public consultation with the local community is set to take place at Langlee Primary School on November 29 from 1pm until 7pm.