The Site
Site Location Plan
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3D Site
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The site extends to approximately 0.62 hectares and is located within Edinburgh Park, West Edinburgh.
The proposals will be integrated into the Southern Phase of the Edinburgh Park Masterplan, which received Planning Permission in 2022 (ref. 20/02068/FUL). The masterplan sets out a vision to create a vibrant new urban quarter in West Edinburgh. Further details regarding Edinburgh Park is available at https://www.myedinburghpark.com/.
The site is located on the southern boundary of this masterplan area, bounded:
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to the north by an undeveloped plot of land allocated for Built to Rent (BTR) residential development under Planning Permission ref. 20/02068/FUL . Beyond this is the established Edinburgh Park business park;
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to the east by an undeveloped plot of land. Beyond this is the Premier Inn Edinburgh Park (Airport) hotel;
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to the south by Station Park. Beyond this is the tramline, the Novotel Edinburgh Park hotel and the Hermiston Gait Commercial Centre; and
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to the west by the tramline. Beyond this is an undeveloped plot of land allocated for private residential development under Planning Permission ref. 20/02068/FUL.
There are no listed buildings or historic designations in the surrounding area.
Accessibility
The site benefits from a high level of connectivity, with excellent access to walking, cycling, public transport, and air travel:
The local cycle network is well integrated with Edinburgh’s wider network, with the Gyle shopping centre a short ride away and the city centre reachable in approximately 30 minutes by bike. The site is also close to National Cycle Network Routes 75, 76, and 754.
How the site fits into the masterplan
Planning Permission (ref. 20/02068/FUL) was granted to Parabola in 2022 for Edinburgh Park’s Southern Phase Masterplan. This approved masterplan aims to deliver a mix of residential development, commercial space, public realm, and community facilities.
Key considerations relating to the proposed development include:
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The site of proposed Mollie’s Motel and Diner originally made up the western portion of a plot allocated for Build to Rent (BTR) residential development within the Edinburgh Park masterplan.
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Planning Permission (ref. 24/00820/FUL) has recently been granted for a new 8,500 capacity arena, located just east of the existing Premier Inn Hotel.
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The arena site was originally allocated to deliver a 170-bedroom apart-hotel alongside leisure and office development within the masterplan.
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As a result of the arena development, the hotel component requires to be delivered elsewhere within the masterplan in order to respond to unmet demand for visitor accommodation in Edinburgh Park and west Edinburgh.
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In response to this, subdivision of the plot originally allocated for BTR use in the masterplan has been proposed. The eastern portion is still expected to be brought forward for residential development in line with the masterplan, while the western portion has been identified as a suitable location for hotel use to support the needs of Edinburgh Park, the approved arena and the future community.
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Supporting the vision for Edinburgh Park​
City Plan 2030 – Edinburgh’s Local Development Plan – sets out a long-term vision for the Edinburgh Park / South Gyle area: to change the character of the area over time from a business dominated environment with limited evening and weekend activity, to a thriving mixed use and well-integrated part of the city. This transformation of the Edinburgh Park / South Gyle area contributes to the wider vision for West Edinburgh to become a vibrant, high density, mixed-use extension to the city with a focus on place making, sustainability, connectivity, biodiversity and a strong landscape framework.
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This site plays an important role in delivering this transformation, presenting an opportunity to introduce new uses that will enhance the vibrancy and activity of the area.
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The aim is to deliver a high-quality development that complements the Southern Phase masterplan and supports the wider ambition for Edinburgh Park in becoming a diverse and active urban quarter within West Edinburgh.