Summary:
- Harbour Business Centres Limited has submitted a planning application to East Lothian Council for a 290-bedroom purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) on Newhailes Road, Musselburgh, featuring studios, study spaces, a gym, and reception, aiming to replace a dated office building with a high-quality development.
- The proposal faces strong local opposition citing concerns over overdevelopment, adverse visual impact, strain on public services including healthcare and transport infrastructure, and potential public health risks from historic land contamination linked to a former colliery site.
- Harbour Business Centres counters objections by emphasizing policy compliance, a car-free student housing model to reduce congestion, thorough ground condition assessments, and the economic benefits of increased student spending, while highlighting the lack of demand for office space in the area.
Original article:
https://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/25739830.residents-resist-plan-290-bedroom-student-building/
