SNP and Conservative MSPs voted through the Planning Bill at Holyrood yesterday. The Scottish Government says the Bill gives communities more say in the planning system – but campaigners are bitterly disappointed and argue that the legislation is a missed opportunity. Continue reading Planning Bill is passed: ‘business as usual’?
An application for planning permission for the development of high-quality student accommodation on London Road was the city council’s planning committee yesterday. Continue reading People Know How heading back east as Meadowbank welcomes (?) student housing
Leith’s community councils are urging city planners to reject Drum Property Group’s appeal against the decision to reject contoversial plans for Stead’s Place on Leith Walk. Continue reading Leith community councils demolish Drum’s Leith Walk appeal
Residents worst fears realised – 655 new homes near Barnton junction
Controversial plans to build more than 650 new homes near Edinburgh Airport have been approved by city councillors. Continue reading CARMAGEDDON: Controversial Cammo development gets the green light
The University of Edinburgh has ended its involvement in controversial plans to build student flats on Leith Walk, delivering a major blow to developer Drum Property Group’s controversial plans for the area.
Continue reading University walks away from Leith Walk development
Planning Democracy are holding another conference. This year’s theme is People Powered Planning: Putting Communities on the Front Foot.
Saturday May 11th 10-4.30pm Trade’s Hall Glasgow G1 1UH Continue reading People Powered Planning: Planning Democracy conference
“Rarely has Leith’s motto ‘Persevere’ been more appropriate” Continue reading Persevered! Victory for Save Leith Walk campaigners
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
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
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
