Edinburgh car park to be replaced by four-storey block of flats despite objections
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Plans to build a new block of flats on an existing Edinburgh car park are set to be granted, despite objections.
In September 2023, proposals were submitted to the council for the erection of a four-storey block between 36 and 37 Clovenstone Drive. A resident's car park is currently occupying the site.
The application has been referred to the council's development management sub committee as more than 20 objections were received from locals, but the recommendation from officers is to grant permission.
They say the development would make good use of the brownfield site and both the design and scale of the proposed building is appropriate, providing "appropriate levels of amenity."
The existing site comprises 20 vehicle parking bays between number 36 and 37. Both buildings are end-of-terrace four-storey blocks with small garden plots to the front and rear.
The proposed development would deliver eight two-bedroom flats accessed via a communal stair. Public open space in the form of communal gardens are proposed to the rear while private gardens for two ground floor flats would be provided at the front.
Justifying their decision to recommend permission be granted, planning officers wrote: "The proposal complies with National Planning Framework 4 and the Local development Plan. The principle of residential development is acceptable on this site and the re-use of a brownfield site is supported by the development plan.
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"The design and scale are appropriate, and the development would provide appropriate levels of amenity. The landscape proposals will contribute positively to a sense of place and deliver biodiversity enhancement.
"Parking levels are in line with the Council's guidance. The proposal is acceptable and there are no material considerations which outweigh the conclusion."
The application is to be discussed among councillors next Wednesday, June 25.
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