Summary:
- Scottish Ministers have approved Watkin Jones’ mixed-tenure residential scheme in Edinburgh’s Chesser, delivering 799 units including 100 affordable homes, 293 build-to-rent units, and 406 purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) beds, with completion expected in 2029.
- The development preserves and refurbishes key listed buildings from a historic agricultural market, creating a publicly accessible Heritage Square, in collaboration with Edinburgh Council and Historic Environment Scotland.
- Watkin Jones is engaging a local registered provider to manage the affordable homes, while the scheme incorporates sustainability measures such as air source heat pumps and photovoltaic panels, targeting a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating.
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