Plans to transform a derelict Edinburgh farm into three new houses are set to be rejected by the council, despite a wave of local support.
Middle Kinleith Farm on the edge of Currie had seen a number of its buildings lying disused for years, with proposals put forward in October 2021 to redevelop the site.
In the past, the rural site had been made up of five buildings, including a Dutch barn and cattle shed, although some had been removed over the years.
Now used to store different materials, the owners suggested creating three new houses, that would involve demolishing the current barn.
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Hoping to blend into the landscape, the houses were set to have a Grand Designs feel about them, with turf roofs and traditional materials to be constructed.
The application itself had received overwhelming support from the local community, with 30 notes of support submitted with not a single objection.
One resident wrote:" I support the sensitive nature of the development and that it will have a regenerative effect on the land, with an introduction of landscaping with native species and habitat on what is currently a derelict and overgrown site.
"With green roofs and subterranean build which doesn't interrupt neighbouring views and landscapes it's a great addition to the land."
However, a review by the council's planning and Development Management Sub Committee deemed that the proposals should not go ahead due to the scale and layout of the plans on greenbelt land.
The review stated: "The proposals do not comply with the Edinburgh Local Development Plan. The principle of residential development in this green belt location is contrary to policy.
"The scheme brings potential benefit through improving part of the land through replacing redundant agricultural buildings with new dwellings and landscaping.
"However, the overall scale and layout of the residential development is not compatible with the surrounding settlement therefore will detract from the rural character of the area."
A final decision is due to be made by council officials on Wednesday, March 30.
