Northfield Drive PBSA
Posted on: January 10, 2025
A disappointing design
Address: 2C Northfield Drive Edinburgh
Proposal: Demolition of existing building and erection of purpose-built student accommodation, with associated amenity space, access, cycle parking and landscaping.
Reference No: 24/06124/FUL
Closing date for comments: Fri 27 Jan 2025
Determination date: Wed 12 Feb 2025
Result: Pending
Cockburn Response
Some recent proposals for Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) buildings in Edinburgh have been praised for their architectural quality, creating a visually appealing and contextually sensitive structures.
However, the current PBSA development proposed for Northfield Drive in Edinburgh has a disappointing design which adds little to the visual amenity and diversity of its neighbourhood.
With so many PBSA applications coming forward across Edinburgh at this time, it is crucial that each new development adds something of value to the Edinburgh cityscape.