The table below sets out proposed developments and planning applications in the LHNCC area. See links for more information on LHNCC activities and links to the City of Edinburgh Council planning portal and relevant consultations.
All developments should be considered in context of the North East Edinburgh Locality Improvement Plan 2017-2022 (PDF).
We encourage all residents of Leith Harbour and Newhaven to get involved 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.
| Name/location | Proposal | Current status | LHNCC position |
| 5 Baltic Street EH6 7BR |
Mixed use commercial and residential development of 169 flats which includes the restoration and re-use of listed buildings as well as new build, by Sundial Properties Ltd |
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Support dependant on FUL application |
| 1 Bath Road (Salamander Street) (Currently Keyline buiding merchant) |
Commercial and residential development of 212 flats and 3 commercial units, by Barratt Homes | Awaiting assessment | Supported |
| 2 Ocean Drive (Land next to the Genting casino at the bottom of Constitution Street) |
Residential development consisting of 57 flats providing a mixture of accommodation and tenure, by Port of Leith Housing Association | Planning application approved January 2018 | No further action |
| Cinema conversion 198 Great Junction Street |
Conversion of listed former cinema building to residential development of 37 flats. Includes the building of an extension at the rear of the cinema and the refurbishment of the foyer area, by Glencairn Properties ltd |
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Supported |
| Hotel (car-park near 98 Ocean Drive) |
Hotel development, associated facilities and ancillary works, including Boardwalk, by Holder Planning on behalf of Resolution (owners of land – and Ocean Terminal) | Legal agreement under discussion (in relation to tram contribution) by owners of Ocean Terminal | To be agreed |
| Industry Lane EH6 4HA |
Demolition of existing car garage and construction of new residential block, (19 flats), with associated landscaping, by Murapol Group, Murascot Ltd |
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Not supported |
| 139 Leith Walk (land to east) |
Refurbishment of the existing building, or potential demolition for sui generous flatted accommodation, Class 7 hotel, student accommodation and commercial uses with associated footpaths, roads, landscaping and potential reconfiguration of existing car park | Public Consultation
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To be decided |
| 14 The Shore (‘The Cruz’) |
Application for 14 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QN. Alter, extend and change of use of ship from bar / restaurant to hotel. Quote from Developer ‘Subject to change of use approval she will be turned into a 19-bedroom hotel, themed upon her incredible history for all to enjoy. There will be no restaurant facilities onboard as the owners wish the guests to enjoy the wonderful restaurants and Public Bars along the Shore and to bring more trade to the area.’ | Planning application available on CEC Planning Portal | To be decided |
| 106-162 Leith Walk (Stead’s Place) |
Demolition of existing buildings and construction of a mixed-use development including affordable housing (flats), post graduate student accommodation, hotel, restaurant, including space for potential community, retail, public house or commercial uses. Includes associated infrastructure, landscaping and car parking, by Drum Property Group | Planning Application refused at Hearing – Drum advised to address issues raised | Not supported |
| Linksview House (Tolbooth Wynd, Giles Street and Coatfield Lane) |
Demolition of single storey and three storey blocks of flats, 25 garage lock ups and plinth area with under croft parking. Construction of 32 new flats and amenity space, communal external space with associated roads, footpaths and landscaping which includes updated public space/landscaping in the surrounding area. Alterations to be made to the base of the Grade A listed Linksview House, by CEC | Awaiting assessment | Support in principle with reservations |
| ‘MV Fingal’ Alexandra Dock (opposite Tower Place) |
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Broadly supported if in original location |
| Ocean Terminal Rebranding and external alterations | Rebranding and external alterations to existing shopping centre. | FUL Planning Application notification received | Supported |
| Port of Leith distillery Ocean Drive (Land next to Ocean Terminal) |
New building to house a whisky distillery, including visitor experience/tasting area and shop, office and bar/restaurant. Development will involve moving the existing listed Paint Shed building to a new location, Muckle Brigg Ltd |
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Supported |
| 4 Sandpiper Drive Western Harbour (residential application) |
Erection of 40 residential units and ancillary development | AMC Planning Application notification missed and received 18/3/19 | Support in principle |
| ‘Skyliner’ Ocean Drive (opposite Scottish Government) |
Residential development of 245 flats in 4 high-rise buildings with heights of 7 storeys (Block A), 13 storeys (Block B), 11 storeys (Block C) and 9 storeys (Block D) with a commercial unit, car parking and associated landscaping, by S1 Developments |
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Broadly supported |
| Waterfront Plaza Ocean Drive (opposite Ocean Terminal) |
Residential development of 378 flats and houses, including affordable housing and 29 commercial units, by Cala Homes |
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Supported |
| Western Harbour | Residential development of 938 flats to provide ‘mid-market’ housing, by Forth Ports |
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Supported in principle |
| 2 Windrush Drive (Western Harbour) – new primary school | New primary school and nursery and associated playground space |
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Supported |
