“Rarely has Leith’s motto ‘Persevere’ been more appropriate” Continue reading Persevered! Victory for Save Leith Walk campaigners
Tag: planning
Save Leith Walk: it’s D Day
COUNCILLORS have been urged to reject plans to demolish an Art Deco building in a conservation zone on Edinburgh’s Leith Walk when they meet today to decide its fate. Continue reading Save Leith Walk: it’s D Day
Leith Depot take the fight for survival to the City Chambers
This is a very important week for us, folks. We kicked off Independent Venue Week on Monday. This is our third year supporting this amazing festival and it’s the week to recognise what all of our small independent venues bring to music in our towns and cities. It’s time to celebrate the spirit of independence and the cultural importance of live music.
Horribly, this all happens against the backdrop of our fight to save our own independent venue.
We meet for the hearing at the City Chambers this Wednesday 30th at 12:30pm, we will put our case to 11 elected councillors who ultimately will make the final decision.
We hope the planning committee will make the right decision and represent and respect local democracy. (Meeting at Leith Depot at 11am so if you need a lift, DM us).
Leith Depot
Save Leith Walk setback as report recommends Drum proposals
The community campaign working to save historic sandstone buildings on Leith Walk is calling on councillors to represent the wishes of the community and vote against the demolition and proposed development when they meet next week. Continue reading Save Leith Walk setback as report recommends Drum proposals
Deadline looms to Save Leith Walk
THE deadline is fast approaching for anyone who wants to object to a proposed demolition and development in a conservation area on Leith Walk. Continue reading Deadline looms to Save Leith Walk
Community campaign steps up bid to save Leith Walk
SUPPORTERS of the grassroots campaign to save Leith Walk from a controversial student accommodation and hotel development have been urged to register their objections to a revised proposal submitted to City of Edinburgh Council ahead of a decision in the new year. Continue reading Community campaign steps up bid to save Leith Walk
ANOTHER major development planned for Barnton Maybury
Another major new development of housing, hotels, retail and offices is being proposed on the land to the west of Maybury Road and north of Craigs Road. Continue reading ANOTHER major development planned for Barnton Maybury
Planning battle lost but the fight goes on
The Scottish Greens have hit out at the SNP for blocking a bid to give communities the same right as developers to appeal planning decisions. Continue reading Planning battle lost but the fight goes on
Re-engagement: Granton Waterfront
Hello,
Edinburgh council has launched a robust 3 stage consultation exercises in relation to Granton Waterfront regeneration master plan. It sounds like this will be an inclusive and sustainable approach to development and it’s a ‘Re-Engaging’ process.
There will be three stages to the consultation as the vision for Granton Waterfront develops. Please find details about stage 1 event this week.
STAGE 1: Granton Waterfront – First consultation
Date: 8 November 2018, 2pm – 7pm
Venue: Madelvic House, 33 Granton Park Ave, Edinburgh EH5 1HS
Come along for a hot drink and a biscuit, meet the team, and share your experiences and ideas with us. This is an opportunity for you to help shape the future of Granton. All are welcome!
STAGE 2; 14 January 2019: Community event
STAGE 3: March 2019: Community event
Online questionnaire:
The online consultation opened on 02 Nov 2018 which will be closed on 22 Nov 2018.
Please find the link of the survey: https://bit.ly/2Djp6WC
To download useful documents; waterfront strategy paper, consultation brief, please visit our page: https://grantoncc.scot/waterfront
For further information, please contact: housingregeneration@edinburgh.gov.uk
We at Granton & District Community Council positively support any kind of approach which will lead towards Sustainable Development of the whole waterfront community as long as voice of the local people will be at the core.
It is also essential to make any economic benefit by preserving local nature and environment for the future generation.
Please take part in the process and make Granton waterfront a great place to live/visit.
Kind regards
Mizan Rahman
Secretary, Granton and District Community Council
E-mail: secretary@grantoncc.scot | Tel: 07930 183352 | www.grantoncc.scot
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Wightman: Planning Bill changes will help tackle housing crisis
Changes agreed this week (24 Oct) to the Scottish Government’s Planning Bill will help tackle Scotland’s housing crisis by making land for house-building more affordable and by better regulating short-term lets, according to Scottish Greens housing spokesperson Andy Wightman MSP.
Scottish Greens have long campaigned for reform of the planning system, to counter the current set-up where the price of land rockets once it receives planning permission. Continue reading Wightman: Planning Bill changes will help tackle housing crisis