Greyfriars Kirkyard: Launch of New Learning Resources
13 March 2023
A new learning resource for Greyfriars Kirkyard!
A new learning resource for Greyfriars Kirkyard!
This current application is unnecessary and unwelcome.
This current application is unnecessary and unwelcome.
Although we acknowledge that a housing scheme has only recently been consented on this site, and that the current proposals are broadly similar to that scheme, nevertheless, we do not believe that the building form and materiality enhances the character of the Conservation Area nor does it preserve its character.
We object to this proposal for PBSA on the grounds of intensification of use in a primarily residential area, bearing in mind also the density of PBSA’s in the nearby neighbourhood. This seems contrary to Policy HOUSING 7 where uses will not be permitted in predominately residential or mixed use areas i.e. uses which would have a materially detrimental effect on the living conditions of nearby residents. This might be particularly relevant if the proposed accommodation is potentially open to use as short-term holiday lets during non-term times.
The approved application is for 33 apartments, represent 68 bed spaces by our counting. We see no reason why the approved development cannot be used to accommodate students, if such use is deemed accepted in this location.. This would address a particular need for non-first year students who are looking for traditional flats to share to friends. Indeed, doing so may help diversity and improve the variety of student accommodation on offer across the city.
This current application is therefore unnecessary and unwelcome.
Join us to learn more about those who were killed as witches in Corstorphine and beyond.
Free and accessible community discussion exploring the past, present and future of Leith’s iconic History Mural. Come along and have a say!
Our thoughts go out to those firefighters who were injured and to their colleagues whose stellar efforts to contain the fire were heroic.
Our thoughts go out to those firefighters who were injured and to their colleagues whose stellar efforts to contain the fire were heroic.
The Cockburn Association objects to this application.
The Cockburn Association objects to this application.
The Cockburn Association objects to this application.
We recognise the historic context of Jock’s Lodge but acknowledge that the suitable redevelopment of this site may be acceptable and that the provision of student accommodation on this site may also be acceptable. However, we consider that the height, scale, and massing of the proposed development is inappropriate for this restricted and constrained site on a significant traffic artery to and from the city centre and near a busy junction.
This site, and the surrounding neighbourhood, urgently requires a masterplan and/or a Local Place Plan to guide and direct the appropriate future development of this site and to promote the assembly of coherent development opportunities that will ensure the social, economic, and environmental sustainability and integrity of the wider neighbourhood for the benefit of all residents and businesses.
As proposed the density of this development is too great for what is a rather restricted site. This will have a negative impact on amenity, both internally and externally, for future residents and for existing residents on surrounding streets. For example, as proposed the development has very little useable greenspace.
Although, the height of the proposed development has been reduced following community consultation, we consider that it is still too tall. The lack of a set-back from the pavement on the London Road frontage will exacerbate the canyoning effect of this development on a busy traffic artery and so result in negative social and environmental consequences. This will not be ameliorated by the proposed active street frontage along London Road. Similarly, the large elevation along ‘Smokey Brae’ will tend towards the creation of a hostile environment for pedestrians.
There is much to applaud in the new NPF4. For the first time, Scottish planning is putting climate and the nature crisis at the heart of the system. It introduces community wealth building and the circular economy. However, the approach to housing still falls short.
There is much to applaud in the new NPF4. For the first time, Scottish planning is putting climate and the nature crisis at the heart of the system. It introduces community wealth building and the circular economy. However, the approach to housing still falls short.
We believe that, in consultation with local stakeholders, any proposed 5G apparatus should be in as inconspicuous a location as possible or disaggregated into smaller, less conspicuous arrays if this is achievable.
We believe that, in consultation with local stakeholders, any proposed 5G apparatus should be in as inconspicuous a location as possible or disaggregated into smaller, less conspicuous arrays if this is achievable.
