In the 19th century, every Edinburgh burn was ‘foule’; this talk will concentrate on one particular burn, now hidden.
This policy debate will aim to explore national parks in Scotland. This event is open to all and will be hosted IN PERSON at Summer Hall in Edinburgh on Thursday 6th October 2022, 17:00-19:30.
We accept that townhouses may be appropriate for this location.
However, the current proposals require revision.
We accept that townhouses may be appropriate for this location.
However, the current proposals require revision.
We accept that townhouses may be appropriate for this location.
However, the current proposals require revision. In particular, the urban form and disposition of adjacent properties on Eyre Place Lane should be respected. This specifically includes a more sympathetic response to varying ground levels on the site.
In addition, the stepped access to the proposed townhouses seems inconsistent with the principles of today’s accessibility requirements and aspirations for residential properties. Such access restricts their suitability to potential residents.
We have also been alerted to detailed observations and comments which have been made by local residents concerning both this development and a related proposal for student accommodation on Eyre Place. These detailed observations require full consideration by planning officers.
The potential of the proposed development to adversely impact existing properties in terms of noise, overshadowing and privacy is clear.
The potential of the proposed development to adversely impact existing properties in terms of noise, overshadowing and privacy is clear.
The Cockburn OBJECTS to this application.
We acknowledge that student accommodation developments can bring many benefits to local communities. However, in this relatively small, constrained site the height, size and scale of the proposed development is entirely unacceptable.
This is a largely residential neighbourhood which is not particularly close to any academic centre. The area’s existing architectural context and residential character must inevitably be adversely impacted by a development of the proposed height, mass and scale given its proximity to established residential properties. The potential of the proposed development to adversely impact existing properties in terms of noise, overshadowing and privacy is clear. Policy ENV6 and HOU5 seem particularly relevant to the consideration of this development.
We have also been alerted to detailed observations and comments which have been made by local residents concerning both this development and a related proposal for townhouses on Eyre Place Lane. These detailed observations require full consideration by planning officers.
The lack of a fully up-to-date and comprehensive assessment of both student accommodation demand and existing or approved provision across the city is unhelpful when assessing this or similar applications for student accommodation. In addition, the continuing loss of small industrial sites in the community, such as this development site , actively works against the achievement of the 20 Minute Neighbourhood concept being actively promoted by the City of Edinburgh Council and the Scottish Government.
Image: Taken from public Planning Application – copyright may be restricted
We acknowledge that this may be a suitable site for student accommodation and that such developments can bring many associated benefits. However, we do not support the current proposals as it stands and, without significant amendments, we are likely to object to the associated planning application when it is lodged.
We acknowledge that this may be a suitable site for student accommodation and that such developments can bring many associated benefits. However, we do not support the current proposals as it stands and, without significant amendments, we are likely to object to the associated planning application when it is lodged.
We acknowledge that this may be a suitable site for student accommodation and that such developments can bring many associated benefits. However, we do not support the current proposals as it stands and, without significant amendments, we are likely to object to the associated planning application when it is lodged.
We acknowledge that this may be a suitable site for student accommodation and that such developments can bring many associated benefits. However, we do not support the current proposals as it stands and, without significant amendments, we are likely to object to the associated planning application when it is lodged.
The future of the August festivals is too important to be left entirely to the organisers, entertainers
and events companies.
The future of the August festivals is too important to be left entirely to the organisers, entertainers
and events companies.
Supporting Christian Aid
The Keeper of the Signet and former Lord Chancellor of Great Britain, Lord Mackay of Clashfern, reflects on his extraordinary career.
A day of inspirational speakers on the future of gardens, includes ex BBC Weather man Peter Gibbs presenter of BBC Gardeners’ Question Time
An informal, vibrant and thought-provoking debate around the recently published RSA mission document ‘Design for Life’.
