The Scottish Government has approved the Edinburgh Marina development at Granton's Western Harbour on appeal of the expiration of the 15-year masterplan planning permission expired.

The £500m development includes 1,850 new homes, conference hotel and spa, retirement complex and medical hub.

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The city council had previously granted planning permission in 2013 but this had since expired. Edinburgh Marina Holdings filed an appeal for the development to be re-approved, highlighting that denial would send the project "back to the drawing board" and add further delays.

According to reports, approving the development a second time, the Scottish government reporter, described it as "a significant inward investment, providing economic benefits and regeneration in an area that has historically suffered".