We encourage all residents of Leith Harbour and Newhaven to get involved in planning and licensing decisions by responding to planning consultations. If you want to know more about how to get involved, email us or come to one of our monthly meetings.
You can view and comment on live planning applications on the CEC planning portal. The portal contains guidance on How to comment on planning proposals and applications.
The LHNCC Planning and Licensing Sub-Group prepares a summary report of relevant applications ahead of each meeting.
| Reference number | Location | Description | LHNCC decision | Current status |
| Western Harbour | Proposed 155-flat development on Woodland plot at Western Harbour | Objection | Granted by CEC |
| Councillors at the CEC’s development management committee voted five to four to approve a 155-flat development on the woodland area adjacent to the ponds at Western Harbour. A deputation from LHNCC and two other local groups attended the hearing to convey the community’s strong objection to the proposal. Following the decision by CEC to approve, LHNCC members met with planning officers to seek a better understanding of the planning process and why this development was approved. Planning officers had recommended approval as the site had been originally been designated for housing. Although councillors sometimes rejected their recommendations, sadly this was not the case for this application. LHNCC has since written to the five councillors who voted to approve, expressing disappointment with their decision and highlighting the fact that the very strong local opposition to the proposals had not been sufficiently taken into account. We have received three responses. Councillor Mowat has agreed to meet in order to explain her decision. Planning officers have also offered to come along to a CC meeting to discuss the wider plans for Western Harbour and other developments at the waterfront. LHNCC will arrange to accept this offer. |
| Reference number | Location | Description | LHNCC decision | Current status |
| Cullross Living at Western Harbour | Proposed housing development at Western Harbour | Pending | Public consultation on the PAN concluded |
| As part of their PAN (proposal of application notice) Cullross Living has concluded their public consultation on their housing development plans for Western Harbour. The proposed development is on grassed land between two existing developments of little ecological interest. In contrast to the proposed development at Western Harbour Ponds, Western Harbour Owners Association recognise that this is an appropriate site for housing development. They have however provided detailed feedback on their concerns which they would like the developer to address. |
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