Watkin Jones wins Scottish Government backing for 799-home Edinburgh scheme

Watkin Jones wins Scottish Government backing for 799-home Edinburgh scheme

Watkin Jones has received approval from the Scottish Government for a 799-unit residential development in Chesser, Edinburgh, following a review of noise concerns that had stalled the scheme. The project, located to the west of the city centre, will comprise 293 build-to-rent homes, 406 purpose-built… The post Watkin Jones wins Scottish Government backing for 799-home Edinburghscheme appeared first on Construction News.

Scottish Ministers Give Green Light to Major Edinburgh Regeneration Scheme

Watkin Jones has secured planning permission for a major mixed-use development in Chesser, to the west of Edinburgh city centre, following approval from Scottish ministers. The project will deliver 779 new homes in total, comprising 100 affordable apartments, 293 build-to-rent (BTR) homes, and 406 purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) bedrooms. Initially approved by the City of Edinburgh Council’s development management sub-committee in Dec…