Scheme was previously delayed following noise related concerns
A 799-home development by Watkin Jones has been approved by Scottish ministers after being called in for review.
The scheme will deliver 100 affordable homes, 293 build to rent units and 406 purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) bedrooms in Chesser, to the west of Edinburgh city centre.
Previously approved by the City of Edinburgh Council’s development management sub-committee in December 2022, the scheme was called in by Scottish government in February 2023 so ministers could review a number of noise related concerns.
Several planning conditions have since been added.
The development contains a number of listed structures and buildings that were originally an agricultural market established in the early twentieth century.
The most important elements, as identified by the council and Historic Environment Scotland, will be refurbished around a publicly accessible ‘Heritage Square’.
Watkin Jones is in discussions with a local registered provider to procure and operate the affordable housing element.
The development is expected to complete in 2029.
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