A new 62-bedroom care home could be built on the outskirts of Edinburgh city centre, as well as the demolition for an old cottage which currently occupies the site.
Proposals have been validated by the City of Edinburgh Council for the modern care home on Winton Drive, with the impressive-looking building being surrounded by green space and including a rooftop terrace, spa and a cinema.
As well as the five-storey building, plans have outlined the key principles in creating outdoor space in the form of a private garden and a managed woodland parkland setting.
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The plans were initially submitted earlier in the month by Rick Finc Associates, with the council validating the application on May 18.
The statement was proposed on behalf of Northcare Scotland Ltd, who would be in charge of running the home, currently owning seven similar care homes across the country.
A large two storey villa which currently occupies the plot, built in the late 1930s on part of the Morton House estate, would subsequently be pulled down to make way for the proposed care home.
As well as 62-bedrooms, there are also plans for 25 dedicated car parking space, three motorbike spaces, a drop off/pick up lane and landscaping/garden areas. A focus has also been placed on promoting active travel methods of transport and so it will also incorporate 16 cycle parking spaces in the secure basement parking area.
In a planning statement, the architects added: "The development will involve the formation of a domestic style ‘U’ shaped building over 3 main levels. A basement level will be constructed to house the car parking and servicing area. This basement feature has the benefit of keeping the overall ridge height in line with surrounding properties.
"The current ratio of footprint to plot at the application site is around 10%. The new proposed footprint will be around 32%. This reflects the plot ratio of other approved care home developments in Edinburgh.
"Internally, each wing will adopt a dormitory style layout with single-bedrooms situated off of a central corridor in accordance with Care Inspectorate standards. Vehicular access to the site will be taken from a new entrance on Winton Loan. The existing access on Winton Drive will be blocked off. Pedestrian access will also be via the new point on Winton Loan. A generous supply of green space and private garden ground will be provided within the site for the residents, visitors and staff of the care home.
A rooftop terrace will also be built and accessed via the member’s lounge area on the third floor .This will take advantage of the views to the south. Also on the third floor will be a private dining room, cinema and spa.
To view the full application, you can do so here.
