Homes plan at Edinburgh Marina recommended for refusal

Put forward by Wilson and Gunn Architects on behalf of Edinburgh Marine Holdings, the plans for one, two and three-bedroom flats, three houses and nine commercial units are a separate but similar proposal to one that was earlier rejected.

Reasons for that refusal of one block included concerns around the “level of information provided in relation to future flood risk”. A new study in the application includes future flood risk information and also a new wave analysis.

The £500 million Edinburgh Marina development also includes a Hyatt Regency spa and conference hotel with serviced apartments, a luxury retirement scheme, and housing blocks.

Wilson and Gunn Architects stated at the time: “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.”

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.

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.”

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.

“The proposal also fails to provide any affordable housing.”