A former Edinburgh carpet and flooring warehouse could be the site for a new block of flats in a busy area of the city.
The site, on the corner of Salamander Street and Salamander Yards, has seen proposals put forward to build a development comprising of 96 apartments.
Edinburgh-based housebuilder Cruden Homes have revealed the plans which include a range of different sized apartments in the Leith area.
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The development would range from four to six storeys, with the added bonus of ground floor retail fronting onto Salamander Street.
A proposal of application notice (PAN) has now been submitted with City of Edinburgh Council, noting the intent to submit a planning application following a minimum 12-week consultation period.
A web-based community consultation events, in line with Scottish Government Covid-guidelines, will allow the community to provide feedback on and shape the proposals. The event will take place on 27 th April from 3.30pm-7.30pm.
Commenting on these proposals, Rory Stephens from Cruden Homes said: "This exciting and ambitious scheme will serve to regenerate the current brownfield site, delivering much-needed sustainable housing, including affordable homes, as well as providing a retail offering on the ground floor.
"We're very much looking forward to consulting widely with the local community and key stakeholders over the coming months, which will include a digital consultation event, and are keen to hear their views in shaping proposals for this site."
