Causewayside PBSA
Posted on: September 9, 2025
Enhanced design delivers stronger Causewayside street presence
Address:140 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1PR
Proposal: Demolition of existing building and erection of purpose-built student accommodation with landscaping, infrastructure, access, and associated works.
Reference No: 25/04488/FUL
Closing date for comments: Fri 03 Oct 2025
Determination date: Wed 31 Dec 2025
Result: Pending
Cockburn Response
The Cockburn Association supported the previous application on this site and welcomes the further revisions now proposed. In particular, we appreciate the move to address earlier concerns regarding the dominance of studio flats, with the initial proportion of 63% now reduced to 17 units (below 10% of the total), in line with Council policy. This adjustment will help ensure more positive health and wellbeing outcomes for future residents. We especially welcome the delivery of an active street frontage, which strengthens the relationship with the surrounding streetscape and contributes positively to the character of Causewayside. Supported by improvements in overall design quality, landscaping, and sustainability measures, these revisions represent a more balanced and sensitive response to the site, and we are content to support the application.