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388-home Leith development given unanimous green light

Source: http://www.scottishconstructionnow.com

Long-running plans have been approved to revitalise disused land opposite Leith’s Ocean Terminal with 388 new homes.The ‘Waterfront Plaza’ proposals, which were strongly backed by local community and business leaders, were given the green light after councillors voted unanimously in favour at a planning hearing yesterday.CALA Homes (East) is now hoping to begin construction of the 388 homes as early as summer 2018 with fist completions late summer 2019 – along with 1500sq.m of flexible workspace units similar to The Arches, Market Street.As well as the major economic benefits and the creation of a public realm, a wide range of the local housing supply will be boosted, with 97 affordable homes also included in the plans.