Plans for over 80 homes at Scottish marina to be rejected

The plans for 78 one, two and three-bedroom flats, three houses and nine commercial units were earlier put forward by Wilson and Gunn Architects for Edinburgh Marina Limited and described the application as part of the wider redevelopment.

Their statement read: “The Edinburgh Marina development is a major new-build urban regeneration project.

“The waterfront proposals incorporate the redevelopment of over 60 acres of land stretching along the Firth of Forth and will provide a rejuvenated link between Edinburgh city centre and the Forth estuary.

“At the heart of the regeneration is the building of a unique coastal community, including over 2,400 new homes comprising of both flats and houses to own or to rent in a secure location with its own on-site 24/7 security."

The homes sit in a wider development. (Image: Wilson and Gunn)

It said that "the community will be built around the new world-class 300 berth Edinburgh Marina and the all-suite Spa Hotel, together with a local centre with up to 18,500 square metres of new retail, leisure and commercial space including a new medical facility at Chestnut Yard".

However, the planners have said the proposals should be rejected despite the developer putting forward flood risk statements.

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A report to go before councillors in Edinburgh next week reveals: “It is recommended that the proposal is refused as insufficient information has been provided in relation to flood risk and surface water management.

“All flood risks to the site are not fully understood and addressed and therefore people and buildings could be at risk of flooding.

“It is not possible if the development is supportable in the long-term taking into account climate change. It is not possible to determine that further flood protection measures would not be required.”

The planners’ statement continues: “Insufficient information has been provided in relation to flood risk and biodiversity. The proposal has not adequately considered the climate and nature crises.

“Future residents would be exposed to an unacceptable level of noise, and a satisfactory residential environment is not achieved. The level of car parking proposed is excessive. The proposal also fails to provide any affordable housing.”