A former waste transfer station could be set for 250 new homes, as a public consultation has been launched by the City of Edinburgh Council regarding the proposed redevelopment of the site.
The former Powderhall Refuse Depot, lying between Broughton and Warriston Road, includes a stables building that has laid derelict for years, with the main site behind it formerly being used as a waste incineration plant, constructed in 1893.
Now, the council have launched proposals which include replacing the site with up to 250 homes, almost half of which would be affordable.
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Plans were also launched in 2020 to redevelop the site into a space for events and public spaces, with the public now having a say on what could lie ahead for the huge historic site.
Urban Realm report that accommodation will be spread across five blocks of between three and six storeys set back from the Water of Leith with a civic square fronting St Mark's Path and Broughton Road.
Shared surface streets would encourage cycling and walking with a segregated active travel link connecting directly to Redbraes Park.
Councillor Jane Meagher, housing, homelessness, and fair work convener at the City of Edinburgh Council, said, “The closure of the old waste transfer site at Powderhall has created a unique opportunity for us to create a sustainable neighbourhood which benefits everyone in the area.
“Alongside affordable new homes – which will form an important part of our housebuilding target – our vision for Powderhall is to create enjoyable new public spaces and a truly intergenerational community. There will be dozens of employment opportunities too, as we also protect and preserve the nearby 1890s stable block for a whole variety of new uses.
“Local people have been very engaged to date and I hope that their views will genuinely shape this next phase of the project. The potential for Powderhall is incredible and we really want to make sure we get the designs right. The feedback from these drop-ins will help us.”
The proposed homes will also be built with energy efficiency in mind, including blue-green roofs with mounted solar panels to power common areas and stairs.
A disused railway line splitting the development site from Redbraes Park could also be turned into a cycle route, as the council seek to add more designated lanes throughout the city.
