90 homes and shops at Regeneration Masterplan Pennywell Muirhouse, Pilton, Edinburgh

“Proposal: Delivery of Block 3 of the final phase of wider Pennywell regeneration, comprising 90 council homes with Class 1A use commercial units on ground floor, associated site development, drainage, external works and landscaping including MacMillan Square.”

“The proposal is for Block 3 of the final phase of wider Pennywell regeneration, comprising 90 residential units with 155sqm Class 1A uses split across two units on the ground floor on the corner of Pennywell Road and the square. The proposal also contains details of drainage, external works and landscaping including MacMillan Square.”

“The site, covering approximately 1.28 hectares in area, is located within the Muirhouse Local Centre as shown on the Local Development Plan Proposals Map. It is referred to as Block 3 and forms part of an area of ongoing redevelopment with previous planning applications and masterplans.”

“It is surrounded by various new build development constructed under previous phases associated with the Pennywell Masterplan. This includes residential development above shop units to the north (Blocks 1 and 2) and the Macmillan Hub to the north- west/west which consist of the expanded arts centre, library, new nursey and flats. There is existing student accommodation to the south. Residential development is also to the west of the site.”

“The principle of the proposed development is acceptable, and it complies with the National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) and Local Development Plan. The general design, layout and materials are acceptable and follow the previous masterplan and design guide for the area. The proposals will provide a good level of amenity.”

“Other matters such as transport implications, waste collection, biodiversity and sustainability are acceptable.”

“NPF4 Policy 9 (Brownfield, vacant and derelict land and empty buildings) supports development proposals that will result in the sustainable reuse of brownfield land. The site makes an efficient use of a previously developed site and forms part of the local centre. The location of the development supports the concept of 20 minute neighbourhoods and complies with LDP Policy Inf 1 (Access to Community Facilities) and NPF4 Policy 15 (Local Living and 20 minute neighbourhoods).”

“NPF4 Policy 16d) sets out the provisions for considering affordable housing. LDP Policy Hou 2 (Affordable Housing) requires developments of 12 or more units to provide affordable housing amounting to 35% of the total number of units proposed. The submitted information states that all of the units will be affordable for social rent. Accordingly, this meets the 35% requirement.”

“25/01942/FUL – Report by the Chief Planning Officer To GRANT planning permission subject to a Memorandum of Understanding, conditions, reasons and informatives as set out in section C of the report by the Chief Planning Officer.”