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 |
|
To be decided |
| 1 Bath Road (Salamander Street)
(Currently Keyline buiding merchant) |
Commercial and residential development of 212 flats and 3 commercial units, by Barratt Homes |
|
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 |
|
To be decided |
| 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 |
|
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) |
|
To be decided |
| 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 |
|
Not supported |
| 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 |
|
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 | Not supported |
| ‘MV Fingal’
Alexandra Dock |
|
|
Broadly supported if in original location |
| Port of Leith distillery
Ocean Drive |
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 |
|
Supported |
| ‘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 |
|
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 |
|
Supported |
| Western Harbour | Residential development of 938 flats to provide ‘mid-market’ housing, by Forth Ports |
|
Supported |
