Edinburgh gives green light for 149 new homes in Candlemaker’s Park

Location map_TheDrum_Edinburgh_webTaylor Wimpey East Scotland has gained a detailed planning consent from the City of Edinburgh Council to build 149 new homes on land off Candlemaker’s Park in the Gilmerton area of the city.

The 15.8 acre site is a brownfield site on the south edge of Edinburgh that is already identified for housing in the adopted Edinburgh Local Plan, next to the Drum Estate.

As part of the Section 75 agreement associated with the planning permission, there will be a provision of 25% affordable homes as well as contributions towards local education capacity and transport improvements.

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