Scottish Widows redevelopment
Posted on: July 28, 2022
We are supportive of progress so far. But we would like to see more detail illustrating the impact of this development (height, landscape, removals etc) on key views to and from Arthur’s Seat.
Address: 15 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5BH
Proposal: The selective demolition, adaptation, extension and upgrading of a Class 4 office building, demolition of car park and ancillary buildings, and the proposed development of standalone residential accommodation with associated landscaping, parking and infrastructure.
Reference No: 22/02659/PAN
Closing date for comments: 09 Aug 2022
Determination date: N/A
Result: N/A
Cockburn Response
The successful repurposing of the existing building and its setting clearly presents some challenges. But the current office accommodation on the site is clearly not fit-for-purpose.
We are supportive of progress so far. But we would like to see more detail illustrating the impact of this development (height, landscape, removals etc) on key views to and from Arthur’s Seat. Much of the existing landscape, although not necessarily well maintained, significantly screens the current buildings from Arthur’s Seat. And it is a concern that the potential height of the proposed residential blocks with obscure views to Arthur’s Seat from nearby main roads, so significantly altering the character of the surrounding area.
Image: Terry Levinthal