{"id":640117,"date":"2025-12-18T11:22:46","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T11:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/640117\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T11:22:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T11:22:46","slug":"green-light-for-mixed-use-development-at-edinburgh-gateway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/640117\/","title":{"rendered":"Green light for mixed-use development at Edinburgh Gateway"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Proposals for a residential-led, mixed-use development at Edinburgh Gateway, the site of the former Saica packaging facility in West Edinburgh, have been given the green light by councillors.<\/p>\n

The application by regeneration specialist Summix Capital was granted planning permission, subject to conditions, by councillors on the City of Edinburgh Council\u2019s Development Management Sub-Committee yesterday.<\/p>\n

The Edinburgh Gateway development provides a unique opportunity to regenerate the former industrial site on Turnhouse Road, covering 15.5 acres (6.3 hectares).\u00a0The brownfield site is allocated in the council\u2019s City Plan 2030 for residential-focused redevelopment.<\/p>\n

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The new neighbourhood includes the delivery of 957 homes, 35% of which are affordable, plus a new hotel with 172 bedrooms. In addition, ground-floor retail. commercial and community uses are proposed, as well as the creation of new public realm and a station interface with associated landscaping, infrastructure, car parking and access arrangements.<\/p>\n

The proposed housing will include tenure-blind affordable housing to address the city\u2019s well-publicised housing emergency and will provide accessible family homes and Build to Rent (BTR) accommodation. BTR sees homes built specifically for rent, rather than sale.<\/p>\n

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The development masterplan defines seven development plots. Plots 1 and 2 will deliver private sale housing; Plots 3 and 4 are dedicated to BTR homes; and Plots 5 and 6 contribute to the city\u2019s affordable housing provision. Plot 7 will accommodate the new hotel.<\/p>\n

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A range of local services is available within the area, including public transport, education, food retail opportunities and recreation facilities<\/p>\n

The site reflects excellent access to existing or planned sustainable transport networks, making the low-car-ownership\/low-car-travel policy targets achievable. This includes direct pedestrian access to the Edinburgh Gateway Railway Station, with both it and Edinburgh Gateway Tram Station located within easy walking distance.<\/p>\n

The landscaping proposals offer a wide range of outdoor experiences for users, with high-quality open space, including public realm and communal areas throughout the development.<\/p>\n

A northern park area with a rain garden is proposed, along with wildflower meadows, tree planting, and a formal playground, lawn, and picnic areas. Additionally, two new civic squares are envisaged.<\/p>\n

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Delivering biodiversity enhancements, the proposals present opportunities for stronger connections throughout the site and the surrounding area, with a pedestrian focus and ample, easily accessible amenity open spaces for future residents and users of the proposed development.<\/p>\n

Stuart Black, development director for Summix Capital, said:\u00a0\u201cThe granting of this planning application for Edinburgh Gateway will create one of Scotland\u2019s most exciting and best-connected neighbourhoods, representing a significant investment in the capital.<\/p>\n

\u201cRedeveloping one of the last significant pieces of brownfield land in the city into a brand-new, sustainable mixed-use community, Edinburgh Gateway will support the tackling of the city\u2019s well-publicised housing emergency.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to continuing to work with the local community and council officers, as we progress the delivery of the development.\u201d<\/p>\n

Spain-based paper and cardboard company Saica has relocated to a purpose-built facility at Deans Road in Livingston. It is active in nine other European countries.<\/p>\n

The project team includes:<\/p>\n