Plans to demolish a historic former coach house that caused a public outcry have been recommended for approval.
The proposals to demolish the nineteenth-century building would make way for new homes, but some residents said the development is not appropriate.
For the application, 56three Architects, acting on behalf of client Glenmorison Group, produced a statement around for the proposed development of 17 “new quality homes and external amenity space” on Industry Lane in Leith, Edinburgh.
Of the 17 flats, four have been identified for delivery as affordable homes, located on the ground floor with individual front door access. The remaining properties are accessed through internal pends and stairs.
“The development proposal seeks to save Industry Lane by creating an appropriate and much needed car-free and pedestrian-friendly residential development in a popular location which is currently occupied by a garage no longer fit for purpose, along with the adjoining wasteful car park which does nothing to encourage green transport initiatives,” the statement read.
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The application is referred to the Development Management Sub-Committee as the revised scheme attracted 36 letters of objections
Council planners said: “Constructed late 19th century, the building was the former coach house, stables and hay lofts linked to Baynefield Bakery to the south of the site. Fronting the lane, the building is one and half storey. The rearward section includes an extended one and two storey flat roofed addition. The building has a roughcast rendering and red brick finish. When the bakery use ceased in the later 20th century, the application site was converted to car dealership/workshop. Around this time, the adjoining stable block to the east of the site was demolished with the resultant hard standing used for customer parking.”
One neighbour said: “Overdue demolition of these semi derelict workshops of no relevance. Nice flats proposed to suit a variety of buyer.”
Another said concerns included “the destruction of a historic building, creating a very high density of housing in a small area, a building which is not in keeping with the local area, and impact on existing houses, including being overlooked and overshadowed”.
Planners added: “It is recommended that this application be granted.” Councillors will consider the application next week.
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