A development in Leith by CCG Homes has been purchased by the City of Edinburgh Council in a £30.5 million deal that will see it repurposed to deliver a mix of affordable housing tenures.
Plot P1 at Western Harbour was acquired by the CCG Group from Forth Ports with consent for 118 private homes. Following committee approval in 2024, the council agreed to purchase the homes on completion.
Housing, homelessness and fair work convener Tim Pogson said, “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to secure these new homes at Western Harbour. The pressures on Edinburgh’s housing and homelessness services remain intense and our purchase of new-build homes forms part of a broader range of measures to address the city’s acute housing shortage. I hope residents are settling well into their new neighbourhood.”
The sale ensures the entire development – comprising a mix one, two, and three-bedroom homes – will be delivered as social and mid-market rent.
CCG said this milestone marks an acceleration in delivering ‘high-quality, energy-efficient’ homes within Phase 1 of the 938-home Western Harbour regeneration masterplan.
CCG MD David Wylie said, “CCG is proud to have delivered the latest phase of residential development within the Western Harbour Masterplan. Across the city, we are currently live on 307 homes with the City of Edinburgh Council and P1 builds on this momentum by showcasing the strength of our integrated in-house expertise across construction, timber systems, windows and doors, utilities, and mechanical and electrical services.
“This end-to-end capability has helped streamline delivery while maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer service – a vital contribution as the city continues to address growing housing demand during the ongoing housing emergency.
“We thank the City of Edinburgh Council, Forth Ports and Rettie/ Savills for their continued support throughout the construction of Plot P1, and we hope the new residents have settled in well over the winter period.”
