1: INTRODUCTION EDINBURGH

NEW MART ROADEDINBURGH 1: INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the public exhibition for the proposed redevelopment of the site at New Mart Road to provide high quality housing for the general, affordable and student markets.

Google map highlighting proposed site

Existing Site Images

Purpose of Event The purpose of this event is to allow the community to discuss the project with the design team and collaborate in the concept stages of the planning process. The project is in the early stages of development and the community feedback from this event will inform the planning application submission, which is expected later this year.

Location

The site is located south west of the city centre and is situated at the rear of the Corn Exchange O2 Academy. Slateford Train Station is less than half a mile from the site. The existing site is occupied by the World of Football and Bowling buildings. The site is surrounded by a mix of leisure, retail and residential buildings. Public open space and other sporting and leisure facilities are within close walking distance (Craiglockhart and Meggetland Sports Centres - within a 15mins walk and Saughton Park - within a 20min walk).

Project Ambitions

• To help meet the growing and on-going need for housing in Edinburgh for varying tenures.

• To deliver a development of high quality design and sustainability.

• Benefit the local economy.• Diversify and invigorate the local

community. • Creating a thriving, mixed use

development.• Creation of nodes / community

hub reinforcing the role of the Chesser Commercial centre and linking into the wider area.

• Promote active travel and public transport connections into and across the city.

• Retention of the site character and celebration of its history and role within local area.

• Higher density development in line with CEC’s aspirations for accessible brownfield sites.

Project Vision

• The former auction mart buildings and livestock sheds are now over 120 years old and in need of constant maintenance, repair and upgrade which has become a completely uneconomical proposition for current occupiers, the World of Football and World of Bowling.

• To bring the buildings up to standard would be an unsustainable burden and cost for any organisation.

• Therefore the proposals seek to redevelop the brownfield site into a new mixed-use urban quarter through the construction of sustainable and environmentally friendly facilities and the refurbishment and re-use of key heritage elements.

Map showing Walking Distances to Nearby Amenities

NEW MART ROADEDINBURGH 2: WATKIN JONES EXEMPLARY PROJECTS

Sugarhouse Close, Edinburgh

300 student bedspaces with historically sensitive location, with ancillary communal space, cafe and catering facilities.

Awarded the following: Civic Trust Awards – Commendation

Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning –Commendation

Scottish Design Awards, Regeneration Category – Commendation

Consented: 2010Completed: 2012

Abbeyhill, Edinburgh

The building accommodates 423 student residents, each with an en-suite bedroom in a selection of studio and HMO apartments.

Scottish Property Awards - Finalist 2016/17

Consented: 2013Completed: 2015

Iona Street, Edinburgh Recently consented scheme providing 80 units of mixed residential and 204 student bedspaces.

Consented: 2020Currently In Construction

Clarendon Quarters and Asa Briggs House, Leeds

Build-to-Rent led development and refurbishment of historical buildings delivering 322 mixed residential units and 320 student bedspaces alongside commercial units.

Leeds Architecture Award for Altered Building - Winner 2019

Completed: 2017

Thames Quarter, Reading

Recently completed 315 unit Build-to-Rent development with a range of amenities, including a residents’ lounge, co-working space for people working from home, a gym, a cinema room and roof garden.

Completed: 2021

Sherlock Street, Birmingham

Recently consented Build-to-Rent led development providing 551 mixed as well as new commercial opportunities within Birmingham city centre.

Currently In Construction

The Old Fire Station, Birmingham

Re-use of a listed building with sensitive additions to deliver student accommodation within the Birmingham City Centre.

Channel 4’s Great British Buildings Restoration of the Year - Winner 2017

RICS Innovation through Design Award andConservation Award - Winner 2017

Completed: 2015

Watkin Jones Group

Established in 1791, Watkin Jones Group has a proven track record in developing a range of residential properties. The Group are involved at all stages of a development project, from the inception and delivery, through to the completion and operation of the final product

With over 95% of its developments ‘on site’ within six months of the grant of planning permission, the

Group has an excellent track record for deliverability and has extensive experience of working in Edinburgh, investing extensively in the city over the last 10 years.

Notable examples are the award-winning Sugarhouse Close development and the currently progressing mixed tenure residential development at Iona Street, for which planning permission was granted in March of this year.

NEW MART ROADEDINBURGH 3: QUICK GUIDE TO BTR

What is Build-to-Rent?

Build-to-Rent (BTR) housing is professionally managed, private rented, accommodation which is specifically designed for the rental market.

BTR accommodation provides:

• A mix of studio, 1 bed, 2 bed and 3 bed apartments offering a range of dwelling types specifically designed for single people, sharers and families.

• High quality living spaces each with there own private facilities.

• A range of shared amenity spaces including, lounges, work spaces, gyms, outdoor gardens, cinema and games rooms, encouraging social interaction.

• Flexible tenancies which are all inclusive.

• 24/7 security presence within the building.

BTR market has evolved in the UK to meet the growing demand from people who have become disenfranchised from the private housing for sale market due to high costs and loan requirements.

Build-to-Rent developments offer a budget-friendly, social and flexible way of living, attracting a wide range of people looking to rent accommodation.

MODEL SCHEME

LivingAreaBedroom

DiningArea

Kitchen

DressingRoom

Shower Room

W/DService

CPD

F/F

STUDIO APARTMENT: RANGE OF 35>40m² DESIGN PRINCIPLES

NOTE; DESIGN MUST COMPLY WITH CURRENT/ RELEVANT PLANNING AUTHORITY, BUILDING REGULATORY STANDARDS/APPROVED DOCUMENTS & LOCAL DESIGN GUIDE REQUIREMENTS

38m²

18/10/2019

OPEN PLAN LIVING AREA WITH SPECIFIED ZONING FOR COOKING/ DINING AND LIVING SPACENATURAL LIGHT TO LIVING SPACE AND BEDROOM AREA

BEDROOM AND LIVING AREA CLEARLY DEFINED

FLUID CIRCULATION SPACE, AMPLE STORAGE PROVIDED WITH A DESIGNATED SERVICE CUPBOARD [MIN. INTERNAL DIMENSIONSFOR SERVICE CPB TO BE 1600mm x 605mm]

FUNCTION & SPACE

FUNCTIONAL KITCHEN & DINING SPACE TO COMFORTABLY COOK, DINE & ENTERTAIN

SPACIOUS LAYOUT SERVED BY SHOWER POD WITH LARGE WALK-IN SHOWER INCLUDING STORAGE SPACE/CABINETRYAMPLE DRESSING AREA WITH OPEN HANGING SPACE & SHELVING

FITTINGS & FURNITURE [Spacial allowance to be made within the design to cater for the following fittings & furniture]

DINING AREA

DINING TABLE WITH 2NR. CHAIRS

BEDROOM AREA

WALK-IN DRESS AREA PROVIDING 2NR. ROWS OF HANGING/SHELVING [MIN. 1.5M WIDE &LARGER WHERE DESIGN ALLOWS]OR FITTED WARDROBES [MIN. 1.8M WIDE & LARGER WHERE DESIGN ALLOWS]4FT 6" DOUBLE BED

2NR. BEDSIDE TABLES

LIVING AREA

1NR. TRIPLE SOFA

1NR. COFFEE TABLE

LIGHTING

RECESSED FIRE RATED LEDDOWNLIGHTERS THROUGHOUTPENDANT LIGHT TO BEDROOM AREAAND IN STORAGE/SERVICE CUPBOARDLED LIGHTING UNDER KITCHEN WALLUNITS

SECURITY

DOOR ENTRY SYSTEM: VIDEO ENTRYWITH REMOTE RELEASEACCESS CONTROL: FOBBED ACCESSCONTROL

M&E

REFER TO ROOM DATA SHEETS

SUITABLE EXTRACTION/VENTILATIONTO SERVICE CUPBOARD

[Bedroom & DressArea: 13.4m²]

[Living AreasTotal: 18.9m²]

[3.7m²]

[1m²]

TV UNIT BLACKOUT BLINDS

1NR. CHEST OF DRAWERS

REQUIREMENTSNational Space StandardsLondon Design Guide

Total Area(m²)

Storage(m²)

39 (37)*

*37m² where 1B1P has shower room instead of bathroom.**Total includes 0.5m² allowance for fixed services or equipment i.e hot watercylinder, boiler or heat exchanger.

1.0**

n/an/a

(1B1P)

[W1810xD970mm]

[800mm(d)]

[W1765xD400mm]

[800mm(d)]

[W400xD400mm]

[W760xD390mm]

3B6P

FO

OTP

RIN

T

2B4P

FO

OTP

RIN

T

1B2P

FO

OTP

RIN

T

7000

5500

2B4P

2B4P

MODEL SCHEME

Living Area

Bedroom

DiningArea

Kitchen

DressingRoom

Bathroom

W/D / ServiceCPD

F/F

2-BEDROOM APARTMENT: RANGE OF 65>75m² DESIGN PRINCIPLES70m²

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OPEN PLAN LIVING AREA WITH SPECIFIED ZONING FOR COOKING/ DINING AND LIVING SPACE

NATURAL LIGHT TO LIVING SPACE AND BEDROOM AREA

2NR. EQUAL SIZED DOUBLE BEDROOMS [ONE WITH JACK & JILL BATHROOM, ONE WITH SHOWER ROOM EN-SUITE]

FUNCTION & SPACE

AMPLE KITCHEN & DINING SPACE TO COMFORTABLY COOK, DINE & ENTERTAINSPACIOUS BEDROOMS WITH DRESS AREAS. 1NR. EN-SUITE WITH LARGE WALK-IN SHOWER

SEPARATE BATHROOM WITH SHOWER OVER BATH, INCLUDING STORAGE FACILITIES/CABINETRY


DINING AREA

DINING TABLE WITH 4NR. CHAIRSBEDROOM [TO EACH BEDROOM]


2NR. BEDSIDE TABLES

LIVING AREA

1NR. CORNER SOFA (FOR 3NR.PEOPLE)1NR. FEATURE ARMCHAIR

LIGHTING

RECESSED FIRE RATED LEDDOWNLIGHTERS THROUGHOUTPENDANT LIGHT TO BEDROOMS ANDSTORAGE/SERVICE CUPBOARDLED LIGHTING UNDER KITCHEN WALLUNITS

SECURITY


M&E



Storage


FULL HEIGHT WALL TO KITCHEN TO CREATE LOBBY AREA/SEGREGATION FROM KITCHEN

Shower Room

DressingRoom

Bedroom


[Bedroom & DressArea: 13.7m²] [Bedroom & Dress

Area: 12.9m²]

[3.7m²]

[4.6m²]

[0.96m²]

[0.82m²]

1NR. COFFEE TABLE

TV UNIT


BLACKOUT BLINDS


Total Area(m²)

Storage(m²)

70 2.0*2.570

(2B4P)

*Total includes 0.5m² allowance for fixed services or equipment i.e hot watercylinder, boiler or heat exchanger.

Storage[0.80m²]

Dotted lines indicate proposed additionalstorage to achieve 2.5m² general storage (in

line with London Design Guide).

[W1880xD1460/780mm]

[W710xD800mm]

[800mm(d)]

[800mm(d)]

[W1765xD400mm]

[W400xD400mm]

[W760xD390mm]


3B6P

FO

OTP

RIN

T

1B2P (Bathroom)

1B2P (Bathroom)

MODEL SCHEME

Living Area

Bedroom

DiningArea

Kitchen

DressingRoom

Bathroom

W/D / ServiceCPD

F/F

1-BEDROOM APARTMENT: RANGE OF 45>50m² DESIGN PRINCIPLES50m²

18/10/2019



DOUBLE BEDROOM WITH WALK THROUGH DRESS AREA

FUNCTION & SPACE

AMPLE KITCHEN & DINING SPACE TO COMFORTABLY COOK, DINE & ENTERTAINSPACIOUS BEDROOM AND DRESS AREA



DINING AREA

DINING TABLE WITH 4NR. CHAIRS

BEDROOM


2NR. BEDSIDE TABLES

LIVING AREA

1NR. CORNER SOFA (FOR 3NR.PEOPLE)1NR. FEATURE ARMCHAIR

LIGHTING

RECESSED FIRE RATED LEDDOWNLIGHTERS THROUGHOUTPENDANT LIGHT TO BEDROOM ANDSTORAGE/SERVICE CUPBOARDLED LIGHTING UNDER KITCHEN WALLUNITS

SECURITY


M&E



Storage


HALF HEIGHT WALL TO KITCHEN TO CREATE LOBBY AREA/SEGREGATION FROM KITCHEN

1 2 Hei

ght W

all



[0.96m²]

[4.6m²]

[1.04m²]

BLACKOUT BLINDS1NR. COFFEE TABLE

TV UNIT





Total Area(m²)

Storage(m²)

50 1.5*1.550

(1B2P)


[W1880xD1460/780mm]

[W710xD800mm]

[800mm(d)]

[800mm(d)]

[W1765xD400mm]

[W400xD400mm]

[W760xD390mm]


7250

7000

3B6P

FO

OTP

RIN

T

2B4P

FO

OTP

RIN

T

3B6P

3B6P

MODEL SCHEME

Living AreaBedroom

DiningArea

Kitchen

DressingRoom

Bathroom

W/DService

CPD

F/F

3-BEDROOM APARTMENT: RANGE OF 90>100m² DESIGN PRINCIPLES

95m²

18/10/2019

13700

7000



SIMILAR SIZED DOUBLE BEDROOMS

FUNCTION & SPACE

AMPLE KITCHEN & DINING SPACE TO COMFORTABLY COOK, DINE & ENTERTAINSPACIOUS BEDROOMS WITH DRESS AREAS. 1NR. EN-SUITE WITH LARGE WALK-IN SHOWER



DINING AREA

DINING TABLE WITH 6NR. CHAIRSBEDROOM [TO EACH BEDROOM]



LIVING AREA

1NR. CORNER SOFA (FOR 4NR.PEOPLE)

TV UNIT

LIGHTING

RECESSED FIRE RATED LEDDOWNLIGHTERS THROUGHOUTPENDANT LIGHT TO BEDROOMS ANDSTORAGE/SERVICE CUPBOARDLED LIGHTING UNDER KITCHEN WALLUNITS

SECURITY


M&E




FULL HEIGHT WALL TO KITCHEN TO CREATE LOBBY AREA/SEGREGATION FROM KITCHEN

Shower Room

Wardrobe

Bedroom

Wardrobe

Bedroom

Storage

WALK THROUGH DRESS AREA WITH OPEN HANGING SPACE & SHELVING TO BEDROOM 1. BEDROOM 2 & 3 INCLUDES AMPLE SIZEDFULL HEIGHT EFFECT FITTED WARDROBES



[Bedroom &Ward`robe: 12.2m²]

[Bedroom &Wardrobe: 12.2m²]

[3.7m²][4.6m²]

[2.8m²]

[1.3m²]

BLACKOUT BLINDS

2NR. BEDSIDE TABLES


Total Area(m²)

Storage(m²)

95 2.5*3.595

(3B6P)




[W1880xD1460/780mm]

[W710xD800mm]

[800mm(d)]

[1000mm(d)]

1NR. FEATURE ARMCHAIR

1NR. COFFEE TABLE

[W1765xD400mm]

[W400xD400mm]

[W760xD390mm]


Example - Studio Layout Example - One Bedroom Flat Layout

Example - Two Bedroom Flat Layout

Example - Three Bedroom Flat Layout

Potential Additional Storage

Why does Edinburgh need Build-To-Rent?

Edinburgh has a relatively young professional and well-educated workforce, which has driven rental demand within the City.

The site at New Mart Road in Chesser is located in an area with a higher proportion of younger households than much of West Edinburgh as a whole.

Build-to-Rent Amenity Space

One feature that sets BTR apart from the wider private rented accommodation is the package of services and amenities that are offered. Buildings are built to a high standard and ensure compliance with safety and building regulations. The buildings are also managed by professional staff who are on site to respond to any issues or maintenance requirements.

The shared amenity will comprise of the following types of space:

• Common shared lounge and working space which is open for all of the tenants use. • Shared landscaped garden space.• Gym / fitness space which will be operated by the BTR operator for the use of the tenants.• Secure, internal and external cycle spaces.

Example Gym/Fitness Studio Example of Shared Lounge / Workspace

Example of Lounge Space



High Quality Public Space

Example of Design Quality

NEW MART ROADEDINBURGH 4: SUSTAINABLE CONSIDERATIONS

Sustainable Design Proposals

It is proposed that the scheme will undertake a BREEAM assessment of the student accommodation and a rating of “Excellent” will be targeted. The Home Quality Mark rating will be pursued for the build to rent element of the scheme. Energy Efficiency

It is intended that the performance of the building fabric will incorporate relatively low U-Values to reduce the rate at which the building loses heat, preserving the heat within the space and reducing the requirement for mechanical heating. Low Carbon & Renewable Technologies

Renewable and low carbon technologies have been considered as part of the design following the prioritisation of efficiency. The following is proposed:Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) to provide water heating.The domestic hot water demand represents approximately 71% of the overall regulated energy demand. The application of ASHPs to hot water therefore permits the scheme to significantly exceed the Council’s renewable target.

Re-Use & Refurbishment

The proposals have been designed with re-use and recovery principals in mind, with the re-use and refurbishment of existing materials and structures on site prioritised.

These principles will be continued through the construction of the development, with the reclamation of materials and the use of intelligent cut-and-fill methods to minimise waste and the need for new materials.

Retaining the Livestock Shed Frames

The structural arrangements of some of the original Livestock Shed frames are of genuine interest both from a heritage perspective and a structural engineering one. The forms and techniques used to span the open areas of the then mart are very similar to that used in a number of railway stations across Scotland; such as Edinburgh’s Waverley Station.

Although a good proportion of the original cast iron structure remains on the site, its current condition is poor. Access to strip paint coverings, undertake repairs and then re-coat is very difficult in the existing configuration.

Our proposals seek to carefully dismantle the buildings, and carefully select from the best quality segments of theframe for retention. The elements retained will be re-erected within the development’s public space. Set on new foundations, the frame members will be fully cleaned, aged paint systems removed and a new protective coatings applied ensuring the engineering principles on view can be given a long, new life.

Materials & Waste

The materials strategy for the development shall consider lifecycle environmental impacts, durability, responsible sourcing and pre-fabrication potential, with a view to optimising materials utilisation and safeguarding natural resources.

Measures will include:• The majority of major elements (walls, floors, roof) with an ‘A’ or ‘A+’ rating in the BRE’s Green Guide to Specification;• Use of all timber products that come from an accredited Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) source;• Use of suppliers/products that operate Environmental Management Systems (e.g. ISO14001, EMS) as per minimum and BES 6001 certification for major applications; and• Consideration of durability, pre-fabrication and dismantling potential in selecting main elements.

The operational waste strategy comprises provision of dedicated space of adequate size and in convenient locations for storage of general refuse, recyclables and food waste. Internal and external storage will be considerate of the Building Regulations and Council requirements.

NEW MART ROADEDINBURGH 5: SITE HISTORY & CONTEXT

Historic Map - 1932

Historic Aerial Photograph Development Site

Current Site & Existing Buildings

Pentland House - PBSA Refurbishment

Rear of Corn Exchange & Car Parking

View of Five a-side Football Pitches from Nuffield Health

View towards Asda Supermarket & Michael Malone

Interior of the Five a-side Football Pitches

Rear of Baron Bar & Bistro / O2 Academy

Interior of the Five a-side Football Pitches

Edinburgh West Retail Park - Retail

The New Markets

The “new markets” were constructed on open land at Slateford from around 1909 and comprised; the Corn Exchange & Market Refreshment Rooms, St Cuthbert’s Association Cattle Depot (now Michael Malone), livestock sheds and auction ring, John Swan and Sons, and a further complex of abattoirs that has been replaced by the Asda Supermarket. Marcos Leisure Redevelopment

Marcos Leisure took ownership of most of the site from City of Edinburgh Council at the end of the 1990s, with a view to securing the long-term future use of the by then redundant and deteriorating properties.

Marcos Leisure redeveloped the Corn Exchange and Refreshment Rooms as a concert and entertainments venue, and converted the large livestock sheds to the rear as five aside football pitches and the Auction ring and Smaller Livestock Sheds as a tenpin bowling alley and snooker/pool hall.

In each instance this required substantial structural alterations to the interiors of the retained buildings and the addition of modern extensions and infills.

Recent Local Developments Existing Site Images

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Michael Malone

St Cuthbert’s Association Cattle Depot – Category B Listed 1992

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O2 Academy Corn Exchange

Corn Exchange – Category B Listed 1992

Former Market Refreshment Rooms – Category C Listed 1992

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Development Site

Livestock Sheds – Category B Listed 1992

Auction ring and Smaller Livestock Sheds, considered to form part of the listed curtilage.

Modern Indoor Football Pitch

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NEW MART ROADEDINBURGH 6: SITE PLANS & DESIGN

Proposed Site Plan & Uses

Proposed Urban Realm

Proposed Massing Model

Proposed Sketch of The Market Square

Proposed Sketch of The Entrance Courtyard

Proposed Sketch of The Boulevard

1.

2.4.

4.

3.

5.

Key Public Open SpaceResidential Plazas & NodesCommunal Gardens

Amenity / Commercial AreasBTR DevelopmentsStudent Accommodation Development

Private GardensKey Transitional SpacesKey Routes / Access Points

The Market SquareThe Walled GardenLivestock Square

Retained Auction Ring & Smaller Livestock Shed

Retained Frames of Large Livestock Sheds

O2 Academy Corn ExchangeMichael Malone

The BoulevardEntrance Courtyard5.

4.

3.2.1.

4.3.2.1.

1.

2.

3.

4.

Retained Auction Ring &

Small Livestock Shed

Michael

Malone

O2 Academy

Corn Exchange

Retained Frame of Large Livestock Sheds

Sainsbury’s Supermarket

The Water ofLeith

The RiskFactory

Nuffield Health

Proposed Build-to-Rent Accommodation

Proposed Student

Accommodation

Shotts

Train Line

Asda

Supermarket

ASAD CARPARK

NEW MART ROAD

CHESSER AVENUE

NEW MART ROADEDINBURGH 7: LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Precedent Images - Public SquareLandscape Proposals

The overall design seeks to create a vibrant residential and leisure quarter - retaining elements and materials from the historic buildings and previous uses of the site, but adding modern detailing and new spaces.

There will be a hierarchy of public places from east to west - from formal to informal, from the Corn Exchange through to the edge of the Water of Leith, connecting the whole site internally and to external access routes.

The key public square adjacent to the Corn Exchange will act as a central hub and connection space for the surrounding building uses and for residents and visitors. A grid of trees will form a counterpoint to the refurbished historic frames and the new pavilions underneath. Feature paving, seating and other amenites will be spread throughout. The retained Lambing Sheds will also have their setting enhanced and the history of the space celebrated through public art.

This space then steps down into the more private communal garden spaces associated with the residences - via a physical change in level using ramps, walls and planting, and via also the lane between the two central residences. At the west end of the lane, you find a residential boulevard, which will contain communal garden space and ground level private terraces. This leads on out to the Water of Leith cycleway, past the student residences with their own garden and social spaces.

The whole site will be detailed not just in terms of amenity and the historic context, but also for biodiversity and to reduce it’s carbon footprint. Sustainable drainage components will also be used to manage rain water.

This will be embodied in the choice of trees, plants and materials, and by including green roofs, bioretention planters and green elements which link in with the adjacent greenspace along the Water of Leith.

Site Plan

NuffieldHealth

02 AcademyCorn Exchange

Michael Malone

NEW MART ROADEDINBURGH 8: CONNECTIVITY AND SITE SECTIONS

Site Proximity to Green SpacesActive Travel

Though the site design works hard to serve the site’s residents and visitors in terms of greenspace and social spaces, linking in to the wider city network of parks and other green spaces will also be very important. As part of that, consideration of the local active travel network (cycle and pedestrian routes) has formed a key part of the site design process.

In order to promote the use of the local active travel network, a car-free development has been proposed. This allows the maximising of good quality public spaces within the site.

The site is currently constrained in terms of access from the west, south and north. The proposals therefore open up new access routes from New Mart Road, Asda, and of course the Water of Leith path. This significantly improves and widens access and the permeability of the site to the local area.

Proposed Context Section - Asda Access Road

Proposed Context Section - New Mart Road

Key Site Sections

Precedent Images - Communal Gardens Precedent Images - Biodiversity

NEW MART ROADEDINBURGH 9: KEY LOCAL BENEFITS

Economic Benefits

Planning obligations to schools, trams and road improvements

Jobs will be provided for local people.

Opportunities for local apprenticeships,

construction work placements and work

experience will be promoted and undertaken during

the construction of the development.

Increased expenditure

in local services and facilities as a result of

the increased populace, both student

and residential.

A willing developer committed to delivering the

development as soon as planning permission is

granted.

Additional permanent jobs

created when building is operational.

Products procured locally where

possible.

Social Benefits

Watkin Jones construction teams will liaise closely with local residents before and

throughout the construction.

phase.

24/7 on site building

management. Delivery of high quality mixed tenure housing, including affordable housing, in a highly accessible location

contributing to a mixed and balanced local

community.

Creation of large public spaces and commer-cial units, along with

improved local access routes.

Providing local residents with a direct

point of contact when the scheme is

operational.

Watkin Jones support local community

initiatives, provide opportunities and insight to join the

construction industry.

Watkin Jones is a ‘Considerate

Constructor’.

Watkin Jones operatea Community Fund

offering grants of up to £500 for local not-for-profit and voluntary groups to spend on

local needs.

Environmental Benefits

Car free development. Regeneration and

optimisation of a brownfield site in

line with local and national planning policy.

Highly accessible location with strong

connections to public transport, proximity to

city centre and local amenities.

Enhancements to the visual

appearance of the site itself and

surroundings.

Delivery of high quality architecture

that provides a positive contribution to

the local townscape.

Improved usable green space and

biodiversity within the local area.

Reuse and recycling of on-

site materials and structures.

Operational travel plan encouraging no private cars and the

use of public transport.

How to comment

To leave your feedback, please visit https://newmart.scot/. Paper copies of these materials can be posted if required.

Timelines

Submit Planning Application - Winter 2021/22Planning Committee Determination - Summer 2022Project Completion - Summer 2025

Case Study: YMCA & Dorset Children’s Foundation

Watkin Jones Group has donated £2000 to date to local charities within the area of their developments, including YMCA, Dorset Children’s Foundation, Above and Beyond & The Salvation Army over the last few years and look forward to continuing the trend.

Watkin Jones Community Fund

The Watkin Jones Community Fundsupports projects that make a realdifference to the communities in which we work. The fund aims to support a wide range of projects with a particular emphasis on enhancing the physical environment and improving quality of life for local people.

Case Study: St Mungos, Glasgow

Watkin Jones donated leftover materials from the building construction and provided the use of construction machinery and equipment to deliver Townhead Community Garden for residents.

Considerate Constructors

Watkin Jones registers all of its development sites under the Considerate Constructors Scheme. Each site has an administrator who keepsthe local community informed through amonthly newsletter.

Watkin Jones recognises the importance ofencouraging young people to consider acareer within our industry. We visit localschools and colleges to discuss careersavailable and invite students to tour ourdevelopments to gain an insight intoour work.

Documents

1: INTRODUCTION EDINBURGH