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FOR SALE ELFIN SQUARE, 500 GORGIE ROADEDINBURGH, EH11 3YJ

www.scarlettdev.co.uk/developments/gorgieroad

• Residential Development Site

• Site area approx. 0.15ha (0.37 acres)

• Minded to Grant Planning Permission for 35 units

• Planning Ref: 19/02560/FUL

• Offers Invited

The SiteThe site at Elphin Square extends to approximately 0.15 ha (0.37 acres) and comprises a former car park on the north side of Gorgie Road, Edinburgh. The car park previously served Chesser House (a former office block) located to the east of the site and which has been recently converted into residential flats. Another office block known as Riverside House adjoins to the north of the site. To the west there is an existing restaurant while the Water of Leith passes the north west of the site.

The surrounding area is a mix of commercial and residential uses.

The site can be sold with the benefit of vacant possession.

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FOR SALE - ELFIN SQUARE, 500 GORGIE ROAD, EDINBURGH, EH11 3YJ

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ConnectivityThe site is located approx. 1.7 miles west of Edinburgh city centre and is well connected to the surrounding area in terms of access to local amenities and transport networks.

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Balgreen Tram Station

Edinburgh - Glasgow Rail Line

Edinburgh - Glasgow Rail Line

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The site is approx. 1.7 miles from the city centre.

The city bypass is approx. 2.5 miles to the west with access to the M8 and M9 motorways leading to the west and the north and to the A1 leading to the south.

The closest train stations are Slateford (0.5 miles) and Haymarket (1.7 miles).

Balgreen Tram stop approx. 0.5 miles with regular services to the city and the airport.

The site is within easy cycling distance of the city centre and surrounds and adjoins the Water of Leith which is the route of the walkway CEC 18 – a 27km path from Balerno to the Firth of Forth.

Lothian Buses run 24 hours a day on Gorgie Road (A71) to and from the city centre.

Edinburgh Airport is approx. 6 miles to the west.


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Local AreaGorgie is a popular and well established residential location and the site is well placed to take advantage of the surrounding local amenities.

In close proximity there are banks, post offices, pharmacies, a range of takeaways and pubs/restaurants and supermarkets including a 24-hour ASDA superstore, Aldi and a Marks and Spencer Food Hall.

Recreational facilities nearby include Saughton Park, the Edinburgh Corn Exchange with World of Football and ten pin bowling, Nuffield Health Club, Pure Gym and Craiglockhart Sports Centre. There are several golf courses and parks in the area.

Three of Edinburgh’s universities, Edinburgh Napier, Heriot-Watt University, and the University of Edinburgh, are all easily accessible from the site.

The catchment primary schools are Balgreen Primary, and St Cuthbert RC Primary and the local high school is Tynecastle.

MAP SHOWING LOCAL AMENITIES – WALKING 15 MINUTES / 30 MINUTES


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Saughton ParkThe site adjoins the 34 acre Saughton Park which contains well-managed open space, playing fields, an athletics track, and the biggest skateboard park in Scotland. There is a footbridge immediately to the north of the site providing access across the Water of Leith into the Park.

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Local Development

The Gorgie / Chesser area has evolved significantly in recent years with a raft of residential, retail and student housing developments either completed, on site or consented, of note:

• Embankment West (formerly Chesser House) by MCR – adjoining the site; office conversion to 123 private residential apartments plus 40 Mid-Market rent apartments.

• Westwood House, 498 Gorgie Road by LAR Housing Trust, 47 properties converted from office in 2019.

• West Edinburgh Retail Park on Chesser Avenue – including M&S food hall, Aldi, Costa, Greggs; developed on the former Fruit Market in 2016.

• Springwell House by AMA – 48 high quality new homes on the corner of Gorgie Road and Ardmillan Terrace under development in the former Springwell Hospital.

• Pentland House by S1 Developments – PBSA development of 359 beds for The University of Edinburgh on Robb’s Loan (off Chesser Avenue).

• 543 Gorgie Road – by S. Harrison Developments, consented for 248 student beds.

• 553 - 555 Gorgie Road – by Kiltane Developments, pending for 217 student beds.

• 1 Lanark Road – consented for 57 residential apartments.


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PlanningPlanning ref: 19/02560/FUL

Minded to Grant Planning Permission was granted in June 2020 for the proposed development of the former car park site to erect a residential block of flats, with car park (8 car spaces) and cycle parking facility (72 bike spaces) to the rear of the block on the existing hardstanding. The proposal includes the removal of the existing substation.

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19029(PL)002-G

SITE PLANAS PROPOSED

SPINDLEHAWK LIMITEDFORMER CAR PARKAT ELFIN SQUAREGORGIE ROAD, EDINBURGH

PLANNING

(PL)SERIES

DETAILED DESIGN

19029(PL)002

1 1RESIDENTIAL23.05.19 EG

SITE BOUNDARY

AFFORDABLE AREA

AFFORDABLE - 8 units @ 25%PRIVATE - 27 units

ACCESS JUNCTIONTo be designed in accordance with Edinburgh StreetDesign Guidance (Fact Sheet G7 - Priority Junctions /Side Street Crossings).

8no. PRIVATE CAR PARKING BAYSMinimum of 8% of total capacity to be accessibleparking (1no. space proposed)Minimum of 1 in 6 spaces to be equipped for electricvehicle (EV) charging.: denotes electric vehicle charging bay (2 proposed)

CYCLE PARKING72no. spaces proposed(54no. spaces are provided internally withindevelopment, whilst 18no. spaces are within acovered, secure and weatherproof external store.

OPEN SPACE PROVISION10m2 open space per flat required3no. dwellings have private terraces (95m2)6no. dwellings have private gardens (66m2)382m2 COMBINED OPEN SPACE INDICATED

GROSS SITE AREA = 1,507m2 (20% = 301m2)

Minded to Grant Planning Permission, is subject to referral to Scottish Ministers in respect of a representation by SEPA. This process has a statutory period of 2 months.

A total of 35 flats are proposed, comprising:

• 10 x 1 bed flats

• 22 x 2 bed flats

• 3 x 3 bed flats

The proposed building is three storeys high on the western boundary, rising up to four with a fifth storey set back. A shared green space to the rear of the building is proposed, along with private gardens for ground floor flats and roof decking/terrace on the fourth floor for upper floor flats.


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Schedule of Accommodation

Section 75 Agreement• In line with Affordable Housing policy, 25% of the units (8 units) are required

to be provided for Affordable Housing. A Section 75 legal agreement will be required to secure this provision.

• Education contribution: £27,175.

• Footway and carriageway contribution: £2,000.

• Car club contribution: £12,500.

• Total Section 75 payment: £41,675.

Design & Access StatementAs part of the planning process a Design & Access Statement was prepared by EMA Architecture + Design Limited. A copy can be found on the website.

Alternatively contact: Ewan McIntyreManaging Director0131 247 145007957 144 [email protected]

Technical InformationThe following technical information is available on the website at: www.scarlettdev.co.uk/developments/gorgieroad

• Accommodation Schedule• Affordable Housing Statement• Design & Access Statement (EMA Architecture + Design Ltd)• Drainage Strategy Report (Harley Haddow – Feb 2020)• Flood Risk Assessment (Kaya consulting – Sept 2019) • Location Plan• Planning Consent• Proposed Plans• Site Plan (existing)• Site Plan (proposed)



Flat Type Total

Flat Type Details sq.m sq.ft No sq.m sq.ft

1 3 bed / 4 per 81.0 871 1 81.0 871

2 2 bed/ 4 per 66.2 712 2 132.4 1,424

2 (h) 2 bed/ 4 per 74.4 712 3 223.2 2,138

3 2 bed / 4 per ensuite 66.2 800 2 132.4 1,601

4 2 bed / 4 per ensuite 66.2 712 5 331.0 3,564

4 (h) 2 bed / 4 per ensuite 66.2 712 8 529.6 5,703

5 1 bed / 2 per 52.0 560 8 416.0 4,48

6 2 bed / 4 per ensuite 76.0 818 1 76.0 818

7 1 bed / 2 per 55.6 598 1 55.6 598

7 (h) 1 bed / 2 per 52.0 598 1 52.0 598

8 3 bed / 6 per ensuite 87.6 942 1 87.6 942

9 3 bed/ 6 per ensuite 90.0 969 1 90.0 969

10 2 bed/ 4 per ensuite 79.1 851 1 79.1 851

TOTAL 35 2,282 24,559

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Important NoticeScarlett Land and Development and their client give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Scarlett Land and Development have not tested any services, equipment, or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Particulars Prepared: June 2020


Further InformationPriceOffers invited

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WebsiteFurther information can be found on our website at: www.scarlettdev.co.uk/developments/gorgieroad

OffersInterested parties are advised to note their interest in writing to the selling agents. All parties who notify interest will be informed of closing date arrangements.

ContactFor further information, please contact:

Will Scarlett07768 146 [email protected] www.scarlettdev.co.uk


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