A new Edinburgh development is set to bring hundreds of homes, a hotel and green spaces to the grounds of a former factory.
The Maybury Quarter, which will sit by Edinburgh Gateway Station, is described as a “sustainable” village. It covers 15.5 acres, and will “regenerate” the former Saici packaging facility.
Summix Capital, the team behind the project, are giving the public the opportunity to view the proposals. The development is set to include 1000 homes, a hotel and “extensive” green spaces.
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The plans also include commercial and retail use spaces. The first public event is being held on March 27, at Delta Hotels by Marriott on Glasgow Road.
A second event is being held on May 22 at the same venue.
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A spokesperson for Summix Capital said: “The proposals for Maybury Quarter will aim to deliver a balanced mix of uses that promote health, wellbeings and sustainable lifestyles which are designed to encourage a strong sense of place and community.
“It will aim to deliver 1,000 homes, a hotel with 120-150 rooms, a retail/potential local centre – 30,000 sq. ft. overall, and extensive green spaces will be created, with high-quality public realm and access arrangements.
“The housing proposed will include tenure blind affordable housing, addressing the city’s well-publicised housing emergency, and including the provision of accessible family homes and Build to Rent (BTR) accommodation.
“BTR sees homes built specifically for rent, rather than sale. It is anticipated than an application for detailed planning permission to City of Edinburgh Council will be submitted towards the end of 2024.”
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Stuart Black, Development Director for Summix Capital, commented: “We are delighted to give the community the chance to view and feedback on our proposals for Maybury Quarter Edinburgh, which provides a unique opportunity to redevelop one of the last major pieces of brownfield land in the city into a brand-new, sustainable mixed-use community.
“The site’s regeneration has the potential to provide much-needed homes, employment and investment, helping to address the current housing emergency, and taking advantage of and strengthening already excellent public transport links by train, tram, bus and cycle. Maybury Quarter must be one of the most exciting and best-connected development sites in Scotland.”