Plans for 950 new homes at landmark city site lodged
The developer said it provides a "unique opportunity" to regenerate this former industrial location on Turnhouse Road, which covers 15.5 acres.
The site from above. (Image: Summix) It said the brownfield site is allocated for residential-focused redevelopment in council policy.
The firm said: "The flagship vibrant new neighbourhood aims to deliver a mix of uses. This includes the delivery of more than 950 homes, including 35 per cent affordable homes, plus a new hotel with over 170 bedrooms.
"The housing proposed will include tenure blind affordable housing, addressing the city's well-publicised housing emergency, and including the provision of accessible family homes and Build to Rent accommodation. BTR sees homes built specifically for rent, rather than sale."
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It added: "A new network of streets and public spaces will integrate seamlessly with the surrounding area, creating inviting routes and meaningful connections for both existing and future residents."
Stuart Black, development director for Summix Capital, said: "We are delighted to be submitting this planning application for Edinburgh Gateway, which represents a significant investment in the capital.
"Our exciting proposals provide a unique opportunity to redevelop one of the last major pieces of brownfield land in the city into a brand-new, sustainable mixed-use community, supporting the tackling of the housing emergency.
"This will ensure that Edinburgh Gateway fulfils our vision to be one of the most exciting and best-connected development sites in Scotland.
"The planning application follows extensive engagement with the local community, and we would like to thank individuals for taking the time to provide highly valued comments and feedback."
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With more Scots than ever before purchasing pre-loved products it seems that second-hand is no longer seen as second-best.
Those are the findings from the Scottish Retail Consortium and Opinium's latest Consumer Sentiment Monitor. It shows the proportion of people who had either bought or sold second hand items – from sofas to smartphones – over the past year had surged across most categories of products measured.
This growth is perhaps unsurprising, with online platforms and the prevalence of charity shops making buying and selling pre-loved items more accessible than ever.
Our survey shows furniture witnessed the biggest growth, with the proportion of people buying or selling second-hand during the year rising 6% to 21%. This was closely followed by the growth in sales of smaller electronics such as phones and laptops, and then books and DVDs.
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