Dundee could get more than 6000 new homes over the next few years, according to the latest figures.
The Strategic Housing Investment plan shows there is enough land in the city to allow up to 6,650 new homes to be built, although whether these materialise depends on interest from developers.
Of these, at least 1000 are expected to be social-rent homes, after Dundee City Council pledged to deliver that number by 2020/21.
Maryfield and Lochee were the areas with greatest potential for development, with land availability for up to 1500 and 1300 homes respectively.
On the other hand, Broughty Ferry had the lowest availability, with spaces for just 150 flats or houses, followed by the West End with 600.
Labour councillor for Lochee, Michael Marra, said he welcomed an increase in the number of homes in the city, but said that they needed to be the “right type”.
He explained: “The whole city needs more good quality new housing and Lochee in particular has to have a better housing stock available.
“However, we have to ensure this housing stock is appropriate for the population – there has to be a good amount of social housing and housing for purchase.
“The affordable houses on Derby Street in the Hilltown are a step in the right direction and that needs to continue.
“There needs to be more community-led development similar to what there is in Germany and other Northern European countries, rather than developers building homes as cheaply as possible and selling them on for the highest possible price.”
Dundee has the highest average annual build rates compared to Angus, Perthshire and parts of Fife, at 610 homes compared to 70 in Kinross and 80 in Highland Perthshire, Arbroath and south Angus.
The figures also showed that there was a target to build 70 homes for people with specific needs, such as learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and vulnerable young people.
