Homes will be a mix of social rent, mid-market rent and homes for sale catering for families and those who require wheelchair accessibility.
The decision gives the green light for 847 “net zero ready” homes to be built by the City of Edinburgh Council in partnership with Cruden Homes on the city’s largest brownfield site.
The new development will create “attractive local living for residents by providing capacity for a new primary school and a low carbon heat network”.
There will also be commercial units, active travel routes and other sustainable transport infrastructure as well as attractive public and open space. This exciting first phase of regeneration in Granton Waterfront will be delivered from 2025 to 2032.
As part of the council’s strategy to address the city’s housing emergency 45 per cent of the homes will be affordable.
Fraser Lynes, managing director of Cruden Homes, said: “This development represents a significant leap toward meeting Scotland’s growing demand for high-quality, energy-efficient housing of all tenures, and the planning outcome marks a major milestone for the project.
“In partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council, our work at Granton Waterfront will deliver a diverse range of sustainable new homes designed to meet the community’s evolving needs. By pioneering innovative net-zero solutions, Granton Waterfront is set to become a model for future housing developments across Scotland.
“At Cruden, we’re proud of our long history of building more than just homes; we’re fostering vibrant communities built to endure and flourish, setting a new standard for housing that truly serves both people and the environment.”
Cammy Day, council leader, said: “This is welcome news for Edinburgh as we can now continue our exciting plans to transform the north of the city into a thriving environmentally friendly new neighbourhood which people will want to call home, work in and visit. I’m really excited to see this milestone achieved, as we are one step closer to delivering a first phase of regeneration in Granton Waterfront.”
At the heart of this “nationally significant” development of Edinburgh’s coastline sits the Granton Gasholder now known as “Gas Holder 1”. A new public park is almost complete within its frame.
Energy bills send inflation to highest level in two years
UK inflation has risen to its highest level since April driven by an increase in household energy bills, according to official figures.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rose to 2.3% for October, from 1.7% in the previous month.
It is the sharpest month-on-month increase in the rate of inflation for two years. Inflation was higher than expected for the month, after economists had predicted a reading of 2.2%.
Farm overlooking Scotland’s only lake put up for sale
An upland hill farm overlooking Scotland’s only lake has been put on the market.
The agent said Glenny Hill Farm is situated in an “idyllic and beautiful part of rural Stirlingshire” and within the national park.
Landfor Chartered Land and Forestry Agency said the farm covers over 1,000 acres near Port of Menteith and represents a “rare opportunity”.
