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The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Plan to demolish pub to make way for student flats approved
Plans for new student flats at the site of the former Murrayfield Sports Bar in Gorgie were approved by a committee in Edinburgh. The proposals will create 80 units of student accommodation for the area which has nearby amenities for students and a direct public transport link to Edinburgh University's main campus. The developer said the proposals 'can also help shift students out of flatted accommodation to free up much needed housing during a 'housing emergency''. The site. (Image: Fletcher Joseph/Google) Maurice McCann, development manager on behalf of EH1 Students Gorgie, said: 'I'm absolutely delighted to get the backing of Edinburgh's planning committee for our first student housing proposal in the city. We're determined to make this a development of which Gorgie and the city can be proud and one that will provide an outstanding living experience for the students who choose to stay here.' Tony Banks, chief executive at EH1, said: 'It is good to see planning approved for this development. It will be a great addition to the city's accommodation for students and free up capacity in the stretched housing system in Edinburgh. We welcome this positive step and look forward to continuing to invest in the city as the project progresses.' Harrods-owned H Beauty officially launches Silverburn store H Beauty has opened its second Scottish store with the brand officially launching its Silverburn shop.
The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Green light for plan to demolish pub for student flats
Plans for new student flats at the site of the former Murrayfield Sports Bar in Gorgie were approved by a committee in Edinburgh. The proposals will create 80 units of student accommodation for the area which has nearby amenities for students and a direct public transport link to Edinburgh University's main campus. The developer said the proposals 'can also help shift students out of flatted accommodation to free up much needed housing during a 'housing emergency''. Maurice McCann, development manager on behalf of EH1 Students Gorgie, said: 'I'm absolutely delighted to get the backing of Edinburgh's planning committee for our first student housing proposal in the city. We're determined to make this a development of which Gorgie and the city can be proud and one that will provide an outstanding living experience for the students who choose to stay here.' Tony Banks, chief executive at EH1, said: 'It is good to see planning approved for this development. It will be a great addition to the city's accommodation for students and free up capacity in the stretched housing system in Edinburgh. We welcome this positive step and look forward to continuing to invest in the city as the project progresses.' Harrods-owned H Beauty officially launches Silverburn store H Beauty has opened its second Scottish store with the brand officially launching its Silverburn shop.
