Regeneration specialist Summix Capital has submitted a planning application to City of Edinburgh Council for a new residential-led, mixed-use development at Edinburgh Gateway.

The project, on the site of the former Saica packaging facility on Turnhouse Road, provides an opportunity to regenerate the 15.5-acre brownfield location, which is allocated for residential redevelopment in the Council's City Plan 2030.

The flagship new neighbourhood aims to deliver over 950 homes, with 35 per cent of these being affordable. The proposal also includes a new hotel with over 170 bedrooms. The housing is set to include accessible family homes and Build to Rent (BTR) accommodation, which is designed to address the city's housing emergency.

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The development masterplan defines seven development plots, which will deliver a mix of private sale, Build to Rent, and affordable housing, along with the new hotel. A new network of streets and public spaces is proposed to integrate with the surrounding area, creating new connections for residents.

Stuart Black, Development Director for Summix Capital, commented: "Our exciting proposals provide a unique opportunity to redevelop one of the last major pieces of brownfield land in the city into a brand-new, sustainable mixed-use community, supporting the tackling of the housing emergency. The planning application follows extensive engagement with the local community, and we would like to thank individuals for taking the time to provide highly valued comments and feedback."