Summary:
- Watkin Jones Group will develop, construct, and operate a mixed-use project next to Edinburgh’s Corn Exchange, comprising approximately 392 Build to Rent apartments and 406 student bed spaces, including a dedicated affordable housing block with 100 flats.
- The development features extensive communal amenities such as work and study areas, a lounge, exercise facilities, bike storage, and landscaped outdoor spaces, designed to support both residents and students.
- Scottish Ministers have indicated support for planning permission, with Edinburgh councillors reviewing the proposal and planning obligations ahead of a final committee decision, reflecting ongoing local scrutiny and regulatory oversight.
Original article:
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25740854.green-light-nearly-400-new-homes-scottish-city/
