A planning application for a mixed-use development including student flats in the Scottish capital has been granted.
Edinburgh-based Kiltane Developments said it was "delighted" after the decision by the City of Edinburgh Council development management sub-committee.
The company is looking to build a development of 28 flats - eight of which will be affordable housing - 140 student flats and 77 student studios.
Three commercial units are also proposed to be made available for retail, financial and professional services use.
The developer said there is a requirement in the area is for up to two-bed flats and 26 of the 28 units fall into this category.
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The residential mix includes 29 per cent affordable homes delivered on site and serving the social rented sector. This exceeds the policy requirement of 25 per cent.
The site is "highly sustainable", withing cycling distance of the city centre and is also on a number of major bus routes.
There will be 264 cycle parking spaces and car parking will be provided in the existing underground storage area. The proposed car parking represents just 30 per cent, with 33 parking spaces, of the maximum car parking allowed by parking standards.
The proposal seeks to extend the public amenity between the building edge and the Water of Leith Walkway to provide a shared space, adjacent to the proposed commercial unit serving local residents and users of the Water of Leith Walkway.
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The developer said this will provide an attractive frontage on the Water of Leith and significantly enhance the public realm, including upgrades to the public footpath.
It added the current ratio of approximately three students per one bed space in Edinburgh, demonstrates the demand for new purpose-built student accommodation.
A spokesman for Kiltane Developments, said: "As an Edinburgh-based company, we are thrilled to see this exciting project given the green light and look forward to bringing this mixed-use site forward.
“The delivery of housing, including much-needed affordable housing, student accommodation and commercial units will assist in preserving the viability of the nearby local centre. We are also providing an attractive frontage on the Water of Leith and significantly enhancing the public realm, including upgrades to the public footpath.
“We look forward to getting these proposals underway and will continue to work with council officials and the local community to deliver them.”
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