Plans in for latest phase of Leith port revamp

Forth Ports has submitted Detailed Planning Consent to The City of Edinburgh Council for phase two of the Harbour 31 scheme to transform land to the south east of Edinburgh Dock within the Port of Leith.Latest plans for The Dry Dock at Harbour 31 involve a creative and commercial hub as part of the wider Harbour 31 regeneration containing 337 new homes and 244 sq m of commercial spaceFollowing planning consent, construction would likely begin in 2025 for occupation in 2026.Pamela Smyth, Chief Legal and Property Officer, of landowners Forth Ports Limited, said: “Our application for The Dry Dock at Harbour 31 aims to deliver a vibrant, creative and commercial hub that integrates this historical site with its surroundings and will introduce new public spaces and open up previously inaccessible areas of the port to the community.“Through significant investment, the Port of Leith is transitioning into a leading offshore renewables hub and coupled with this proposed development, this adds to the current regeneration of Leith and the waterfront.”