PLANS for the build of a residential-led mixed-use development at Edinburgh Gateway have been given the green light by councillors.
The application, by Summix Capital, was granted planning permission, subject to conditions, by councillors on the City of Edinburgh Council’s development management sub-committee.
The Edinburgh Gateway development, on the site of the former Saica packaging facility in west Edinburgh, has been described as providing a unique opportunity to regenerate the former industrial site on Turnhouse Road, covering 15.5 acres (6.3 hectares).
The delivery of the new neighbourhood aims to deliver a mix of uses. This includes the delivery of 957 homes, 35% of which are affordable, plus a new hotel with 172 bedrooms. Ground floor retail, commercial and community uses are also proposed, as well as the creation of new public realm and a station interface with associated landscaping, infrastructure, car parking, and access arrangements.
The proposed housing will include tenure-blind affordable housing to address the city’s housing emergency and will provide accessible family homes and build to rent (BTR) accommodation.
A northern park area with a rain garden is included in the plans, along with wildflower meadows, tree planting, and a formal playground, lawn, and picnic areas. Additionally, two new civic squares are envisaged.
Stuart Black, development director for Summix Capital, said, “The granting of this planning application for Edinburgh Gateway will create one of Scotland’s most exciting and best-connected neighbourhoods, representing a significant investment in the capital.
“Redeveloping one of the last significant pieces of brownfield land in the city into a brand-new, sustainable mixed-use community, Edinburgh Gateway will support the tackling of the city’s well-publicised housing emergency. We look forward to continuing to work with the local community and Council officers, as we progress the delivery of the development.”
The project team includes 3DReid, re-form, CBRE, Arcadis, Goodson Associates, Henderson Warnock, Turley, Carbon. Climate., OFR Consulting, Dougall Baillie, Anstey Horne, and RWDI.
