49 affordable homes at Land 30 Metres South Of 26 Tolbooth Wynd, North Leith

“The application site is approximately 9363.30 sqm. It covers the plinth area to the south of Linksview House and a footpath to the west of the building. It also extends to Giles Street, Kirkgate and Coatfield Lane.”

“There are a number of listed buildings near to the site, including, South Leith Parish Church, Kirkgate, which is category A listed (LB27466, 12/14/1970); Trinity House, 99 Kirkgate, which is category A listed (LB27834, 12/14/1970); St Mary Star Of The Sea RC Church, 106 Constitution Street, which is category B listed (LB27358, 12/14/1970); and Church Hall, St Mary Star Of The Sea, 106 Constitution Street, which is category C listed (LB27372, 3/29/1995).”

“The proposals broadly comply with the policies in the Local Development Plan and NPF 4 policies. There is a live planning permission redevelop the site for housing, and this is a significant material consideration. The principle of housing is supported. The proposal would result in reuse of brownfield land.”

“Cycle parking would exceed the standards, and the proposal is for a low car development. The proposal has demonstrated practicable measures to address the climate emergency and contribute to sustainable living. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is required to secure contributions towards education, affordable housing, healthcare, tram and active transport contribution zones.”

“NAME: Transport Planning COMMENT: No objections, subject to conditions and informative. Contributions identified. DATE: January 2026”

“NAME: Children and Families COMMENT: Contributions towards education infrastructure required. DATE: February 2026”

“Prior to the commencement of development including excavation, demolition or other development related works, a tree protection plan shall be submitted and agreed in writing with the Planning Authority. The tree protection works shall comply with sections 5.5, 6.2, 6.3 and 7 of British Standard 5837:2012 i.”

“Notwithstanding the approved drawing and prior to commencement of the works, details of the cycle parking numbers types and access, including the width of the door for non-standard bikes and cycle parking details for visitors shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority.”

“25/05731/FUL – 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.”