243-home mixed-use development at Land 240 Metres Northwest Of 26 Bath Road, Edinburgh

“Planning permission in principle is sought for a residential-led development comprising approximately 243 residential flats and circa 134 square metres of commercial space suitable for flexible commercial uses. These are set across four blocks with a new access road running to the north.”

“The plans delineate four detached development blocks A-D positioned in an east to west alignment with parking courts located between the blocks. The principal elevation of the blocks face northwards onto the proposed east-west orientated two-way road that has a two-way cycle path running along its south side. A landscape swale separates the road/cycle way from a footpath. The main body of the four blocks are six storeys in height.”

“The site comprises some 1.91 hectares of port operational land consisting of large open areas of hardstanding on the southern edge of the port. The site includes two narrow `arms' of land that protrude northwards from the main body of the site, extending up to and including the southern dock wall of the category B listed Edinburgh Dock and Swing Bridge (LB27606). The site extends eastwards to include part of Bath Road. The site is broadly flat.”

“Land, buildings and infrastructure which comprises operational Port estate land lies to the north of the site. Beyond the port estate lies the coast of the Firth of Forth, which has national and international natural heritage designations, including the Firth of Forth Special Protection Area (SPA), a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), and a Ramsar Site.”

“- Planning Statement; - Pre-application Consultation Report; - Design and Access Statement; - Transport Assessment; - Flood Risk Assessment; - Daylight Report; - S1 Sustainability Form; - Sustainability Statement; - Microclimate report; - Townscape and Visual Appraisal (TVIA); - Archaeological and cultural heritage assessment; - Heritage Statement; - Noise Impact Assessment; - Air Quality Assessment; - Preliminary Ecology Appraisal; - Biodiversity Enhancement Plan; - Report…”

“Mixed use development including Residential (Class 9) and sui generis Flats, Retail (Class 1), Financial, Professional and other services (Class 2), Food and Drink (Class 3), Business (Class 4), Industrial (Class 5), Storage and Distribution (Class 6), Hotel (Class 7), Non-residential Institutions (Class 10), Assembly and Leisure (Class 11), sui generis car park /mobility hub, public realm works and all associated infrastructure. Pre-application Consultation approved.”

“The proposal is acceptable with regard to Section 59 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 subject to conditions it will not harm the character and appearance of the category B listed Edinburgh Dock or the setting of neighbouring listed buildings. Particular regard has been given to the agent of change principle in assessing the proposals under Section 41A of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.”

“Overall, the principle of a mixed use, residential and commercial development is acceptable on this site. It is therefore recommended that planning permission in principle be granted subject to conditions to ensure compliance with the local development plan policies at the detailed application submission stage and a legal planning agreement to secure affordable housing and developer contributions towards education, transportation, and healthcare.”

“24/01341/PPP - Report by the Chief Planning Officer To GRANT planning permission subject to the conditions, reasons and informatives as set out in section C of the report by the Chief Planning Officer.”