Summary:
- EH1 Students (Gorgie) secured planning approval for an 80-unit purpose-built student accommodation on Westfield Road, Edinburgh, transforming the former Murrayfield Sports Bar site to address local housing pressures.
- Designed by Fletcher Joseph Associates, the development features engineered stone, metal and brick cladding, aluminium windows, and solar panels on the roof, combining sustainability with modern architectural elements.
- The project aims to alleviate Edinburgh’s housing emergency by relocating students from flatted accommodation, increasing available housing stock, and enhancing the city’s student living options.
Original article:
https://pbsanews.co.uk/2025/07/30/eh1-students-given-green-light-for-westfield-road-pbsa/
