Mortonhall
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Edinburgh’s Greenbelt is part of the character of the city.
Address: Land 200 Metres South Of 4 Mortonhall Park Gardens Edinburgh
Proposal: Planning Permission in Principle for residential and commercial development
Reference: 24/01525/PPP
Closing date for comments: Fri 03 May 2024
Determination date: Fri 26 Jul 2024

Cockburn Response
As an organisation the Cockburn Association works to promote the conservation and enhancement of both Edinburgh’s landscape and its historical and architectural heritage. It has a long history of campaigning and intervention when the plans of central and local government and those of private developers threaten the unique character of the city.
Edinburgh’s Greenbelt is such an issue, and the organisation has consistently monitored its evolution from its implementation in 1957 to the present day. Our interventions and constructive comments have inevitably occurred mainly when areas of land designated as greenbelt have been eroded and thereby considerably reduced in size.
In this context we do not support this application. However, we look forward to discussing the details of this proposed development with members of the development team in due course.