A new 400-home village is being planned on the outskirts of Edinburgh.
Located on the opposite side to the popular Straiton Retail Park, that includes Ikea, Costco and other retailers, the project will see the development of a '20-minute neighbourhood'. Hundreds of homes are in the pipeline along with shops
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Shops are also included as part of the plans, as well as the development of a mixed-use neighbourhood centre and potential for a health centre.
It is anticipated that the proposed A701 relief road will form the northern boundary of the proposed built development.
Open space and play areas would be located within easy walking distance of all new homes, with attractive pedestrian green links between open spaces and the homes.
Safe routes to existing schools and other facilities within Loanhead and Straiton would also be established, alongside a biodiverse wetland area to the north of the A701.
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Also included within the proposals will be a 2.4-hectare employment zone located within easy reach of transport network and active travel routes.
With a notice now submitted to Midlothian Council, two community consultation events are set to be held. The first of these events is set to go ahead on Tuesday, June 27 between 4pm and 7:30pm at Loanhead Leisure Centre.
Commenting on the proposals, Colin Mclachlan, Director of Straiton Estates Ltd, said: "We are delighted to be bringing forward these exciting proposals for a new 20-minute neighbourhood that will deliver a mix of residential, commercial and community uses.
"Our scheme offers a unique opportunity to support the Council’s aspirations to develop Straiton into a people-centred place though creating a new 20-minute neighbourhood, successfully integrated into the area and forming a new mixed-use gateway to Midlothian.
"We look forward to engaging with the community on our proposals for the site and to respond to feedback received."
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