Land at 19-24 Promenade 0.19 Acres of Residential Land in Edinburgh EH15 1HH

The site has been subject to previous development including houses, although these have now been demolished. To the north of the site is the Promenade walkway then Portobello Beach on the Firth of Forth. To the south-west is Bath Place, an adopted carriageway, then residential properties along Bath Place / Figgate Bank. To the north-west of the site are private gardens then Towerbank play area. To the south-east of the site is a corner tenement block facing the Promenade and Bath Street. The building’s upper floors are in residential use, with ground floor café and restaurant occupiers.
Ref: 05/02411/FUL
Description: Development of 6 terraced houses
Validated: 27/07/2005
Decision: Refused, 15/02/2006
Comment: The site was subject to a historic planning application for residential development which was recommend for approval by the Planning Department’s Case Officer but was refused at Planning Committee and later at Appeal. The Committee Report notes the reasons for refusal:
1. The proposal is contrary to the development plan in that the site is allocated for Acquisition by the Council for Open Space Purposes in the North East Edinburgh Local Plan.
2. The form, design and materials do not preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area, contrary to policies E21 and E22 of the North East Edinburgh Local Plan The North East Edinburgh Local Plan has been superseded by the City Plan 2030, with the Open Space allocation now removed from the site’s resignation.