Forth Ports submits plans for next phase of Leith development

Peter A Walker
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Forth Ports has submitted a Proposal of Application to the City of Edinburgh Council for phase two of The Dry Dock at Harbour 31 - a new commercial hub on land to the east of Edinburgh Dock within the Port of Leith.

This follows on from the Planning Permission in Principle submitted in March for 337 new homes and approximately 244 sq m of commercial space.

The new proposal identifies specific opportunities, including business, general industrial use, storage and distribution, training facilities, with retail, food and drink uses.

As part of the consultation process to inform the submission of a detailed planning application later in the year, two public exhibitions will be held at Ocean Terminal - one on 30 July and another later in September.

Pamela Smyth, chief legal and property officer at landowners Forth Ports Group, said: “This application is the next part of the Harbour 31 vision to create a vibrant new quarter for people to live, work in and enjoy as new green jobs come to Leith.

“Leith is quickly transitioning into a leading renewables hub and coupled with the benefits which can now be gained as the Forth Green Freeport, this will completely regenerate the area.”

The proposals have been designed by gfivethree architects.

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