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Appendix 2(a) – City Local Plan Consultation Responses from Individuals by Alphabetical Order

ECLP Responses by Alphabetical Order (Individuals) Surname Reference Comment Response (to follow) Ager HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons. Alexander Caring for the Environment – Concern regarding protection of the Water of corridor. General Comment Open Space and Provision for Sport Identify allotments adjacent to on Proposals Map. – Omissions Allan HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons. Anderson Os 1 – Open Space Protection Retain all current allotments and provide more. HSG 12 – North Concerned about proposal, particularly loss of tree belt, traffic impact on Gilberstoun, road safety, school capacity, footpath and cycle routes. Request opportunity for input from local residents. Emp 3 – Business and Industry Amend paragraph 8.15 to also identify older industrial buildings which Areas have been adapted to satisfy modern business needs as "a valuable asset". Emp 4 – Small Business Needs Amend paragraph 8.17 to state concern over loss of older premises able to satisfy modern business requirements, like those of artisans and the creative industries. Employment & Economic Amend paragraph 8.7 to include reference to predicted growth in demand Development – General Comment for workplaces suited to the creative sector. Barr HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons. Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Blow Os 2 – Playing Fields Protection Supports designation of playing fields at Crawfurd Road. Boyack MSP Hou 7 – Affordable Housing Supports 25% affordable housing requirement - the policy should specify that a given proportion are family units and ground floor units should be accessible to people with disabilities. Shopping, Entertainment & Other Policy L5 in the Central Edinburgh Local Plan should be included in ECLP. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Hou 11 – Community Facilities Supports the retention of the Church in Blackfriars Street for religious and spiritual use. Prison Officers Club at Longstone Road should be protected as an important community facility. Des 4 – Layout Design Criterion (c) should include reference to cycle parking. Tra 7 – Public Transport Make reference to cycle facilities at Waverley and Haymarket Stations. Interchanges Tra 11 – City Centre Public Parking Should also include provision for cycle parking.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - lxxx - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order ECLP Responses by Alphabetical Order (Individuals) Surname Reference Comment Response (to follow) Hou 9 – HMOs Supports principle of limiting number of HMOs - requests further information on detailed implementation of the policy. Transport & Other Infrastructure – Ensure that all residential developments provide safe, lockable cycle Omissions storage facilities. Need clear guidance to householders on the installation of micro generation devices on existing buildings. Provide policy which requires developers to provide a proportion of energy used in new developments to come from on-site renewable energy. Bridges Caring for the Environment – Add a further objective at the beginning of the chapter addressing climate Omissions change. The Plan should then address the possible effects of temperature and sea level rises. Include Polo Fields and Covenanters Wood, Dreghorn in Conservation Area (and in Green Belt). Open Space and Provision for Sport Possible routes for the proposed core path network should be included – Omissions within the Plan. Ret 4 – Protection of Local Centres In support of policy Ret 4, the Council should review short stay street parking arrangements in Colinton Village. Appendix A - Nature Conservation Extend Braid Burn Nature Conservation Site to include the sources of the Sites , Blacklaws, Clubbie Dean, Dean and Howden Burns. Introduction Definition of sustainable development in para 2.4 should include 'Sandford principle' embodied in National Parks () Act 2000 and the polluter or developer pays principle. Browning S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Concern that new Local Centre/extension will have negative impact on existing shops at Craiglockhart. Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Buchan S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Objects to new Local Centre/extension. Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Cairns Inf 1 – Waste Management Concern regarding impact of a new waste management facility at Portobello. Os 1 – Open Space Protection Policy wording too much in favour of development. HSG 12 – Newcraighall North Concern regarding development in the Green Belt and increased car use. Considers that Structure Plan requirement for 400 houses on urban fringe should be removed. HSG 13 – Newcraighall East Concern regarding development in the Green Belt and increased car use. Considers that Structure Plan requirement for 400 houses on urban fringe should be removed.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - lxxxi - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order ECLP Responses by Alphabetical Order (Individuals) Surname Reference Comment Response (to follow) Cameron Caring for the Environment – Objects to loss of policy protection for villa areas - developers appear to Omissions be favoured over local residents. In particular mention of vulnerable corner sites in conservation areas and villa areas. Open Space and Provision for Sport Show on Proposals Map: Waverley Lawn Tennis Squash and Sports Club – Omissions (22 Suffolk Road), Nether Liberton Tennis Court, and Park Bowling Club (34 Gilmour Road). Hou 9 – HMOs Reduce 40% upper limit. Caring for the Environment – Concern that there are fewer policies protecting conservation areas and General Comments object to the loss of CD4, CD5, CD11, CD15 and CD16 of Central Edinburgh Local Plan. Os 1 – Open Space Protection Strengthen policy - currently open to interpretation and add "and" between criteria a) and b). Env 4 – Conservation Areas – Objects to ENV4 and ENV5 which are open to interpretation and will make Demolition conservation areas vulnerable to bad development. Policy lacks reference to maintenance to historic pattern of streets and spaces, established building form, alignment or orientation. Appendix B – Shopping Centres Extend designation along Ratcliffe Terrace along Causewayside to the Meadows; Mayfield Road from Mentone Gardens to West Savile Road and the extension of Area 6 (Nicolson St/Clerk St) to include Salisbury Place to join with Causewayside. Carrie Transport & Other Infrastructure Require more guidance on energy supply/infrastructure and conservation. Chapman Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Objects to new Local Centre/extension. Cheis Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Concern that new Local Centre/extension will have negative impact on existing shops at Craiglockhart. Craik HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects on grounds of impact on important landscape and features of the environment. Hou 2 – Housing Mix Would like to see detached and semi-detached bungalows as they make excellent "lifetime homes". Hou 4 – Density Protection should be extended to bungalow areas. Crocker HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons. Crowley Caring for the Environment – Objects to loss of policies protecting conservation areas. Omissions Dawe (Councillor) HSG 16 – Wynd Objects to loss of green space and pitches. De Munnik HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - lxxxii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order ECLP Responses by Alphabetical Order (Individuals) Surname Reference Comment Response (to follow) Dewar, A Env 5 – Conservation Areas - New Objects on grounds that wording is too broad and open to subjective Development interpretation. Os 2 – Playing Fields Protection Supports designation of playing fields at Crawfurd Road. Caring for the Environment - Concern over the lack of policies protecting conservation areas in Omissions comparison to Central Edinburgh Local Plan policy coverage. Env 4 – Conservation Areas - Objects on grounds that wording is too broad and open to subjective Demolition interpretation. Dewar, K Os 2 – Playing Fields Protection Supports designation of playing fields at Crawfurd Road. Dickson HSG 13 – Newcraighall East Objects on grounds of traffic impact and road safety. HSG 12 – Newcraighall North Objects on grounds of traffic impact and road safety. Dingwall HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Object to the proposal for various reasons. Donohoe Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Concern that new Local Centre/extension will have negative impact on existing shops at Craiglockhart. Douglas S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Objects to new Local Centre/extension. HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Object to the proposal for various reasons. Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Drysdale Transport & Other Infrastructure – Identify all disused railways in north Edinburgh as 'Railway Safeguards' on Omissions the Proposals Map, and include specific policy reference to the safeguarding of former railways for possible future transport use. Emp 3 – Business and Industry Amend policy to be criteria-based, referring to a series of factors. Areas Edie (Councillor) HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects on grounds of impact on the green belt and local nature reserve. Ensor, M HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons. Ensor, J HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons. Frackiewics S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Objects to new Local Centre/extension. Frackiewics Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Gebbie Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Concern that new Local Centre/extension will have negative impact on existing shops at Craiglockhart. Geissler Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Gibb HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - lxxxiii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order ECLP Responses by Alphabetical Order (Individuals) Surname Reference Comment Response (to follow) Goodwin S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Objects to new Local Centre/extension. Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Gorrie HSG 16 – South Gyle Wynd Objects to loss of playing fields at Forrester's and St Augustine's High Schools. Griffiths MP Local Plan in General Supports the comments made by the Craigmillar Park Association Grubb HSG 13 – Newcraighall East Objects on grounds of loss of green belt, lack of housing need and traffic impact. HSG 12 – Newcraighall North Objects on grounds of loss of green belt, lack of housing need and traffic impact along Road South. Guild S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Concern that new Local Centre/extension will have negative impact on existing shops at Craiglockhart. Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Hall S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Objects to a new Local Centre/extension. Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Harris Hou 9 – HMOs Proposed upper limit of 40% is too high - suggests 25%. Tra 5 – Tram Considers that Tram line 3 should be abandoned and the route should no longer be safeguarded. Tra 8 – Rail Halts Reword to remove reference to feasibility of services - not consistent with approach to tram line 3. Tra 5 – Tram Concern that tram developer contributions may inhibit development proposals. Local Plan in General Concern about length of time it takes to prepare local plans and co- ordination with our policy documents. Strategy Apart from in the Strategy, no mention of provision for academic and research institutions. Henderson, W Env 11 – Trees Ensure protection of nature strips/ornamental ground especially in conservation areas. Open Space and Provision for Sport Ensure protection of burial grounds. – Omissions Include Craigmillar Park Bowling Club and Waverely Tennis Club and tennis courts Kirkhill Road/Prestonfield Road. Henderson, A Open Space and Provision for Sport The wildlife garden on Road should be identified as open space. – Omissions Bowling green and clubs should be identified as open space - sports. Transport & Other Infrastructure – Need to give consideration to difficulties of travelling west to east across General Comments the city not just main arterial routes.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - lxxxiv - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order ECLP Responses by Alphabetical Order (Individuals) Surname Reference Comment Response (to follow) HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Concerned about impact on the green space and landscape at Hill. Open Space and Provision for Sport Concerned about centralisation of sports facilities - local accessibility to – General Comments services needs to be taken into account. Hendry SCH 9 – Concern that 4 storey school development on a compact site is unsuitable due to lack of playground space and accessibility for children with mobility problems. Henrikson Design Principles for New Delete second objective, relating to city's integrated and sustainable Development – General Comments development, or explain what is meant by integrated, and quantify sustainable. Des 3 – Development Design Expand and give greater emphasis to item e) dealing with sustainable building design. Caring for the Environment – The overriding objective must be to combat climate change. Growth can General Comments only be unhelpful. The city's ecological footprint must be established. Transport & Other Infrastructure – Noise prevention should be an objective. Omissions Env 11 – Trees Re-word, to replace 'its satisfactory development' with 'if a good and desirable development would be impossible otherwise'. Env 15 – Flood Protection Amend supporting text to require protection against one in 50 or 20 year flood events, (not one in 200). Caring for the Environment – Provide an environmental policy dealing with noise impacts i.e. traffic and Omissions aircraft noise. Os 1 – Open Space Protection Concern over use of terms such as 'insignificant', 'of little value' and 'over- provision' in relation to open space; no open space merits these descriptions. S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Queries how a centre with a supermarket can provide a community focus; query also impact on nearby centres; comment that site is opposite, not adjacent a school and health centre. Caring for the Environment – The Polofields and Dreghorn Wood should be included within the Colinton Omissions Conservation Area. Foreword Evidence not given for asserting that restraining growth is as bad as unplanned growth. Energy use is the paramount consideration for future - incompatible with growth. Strategy Fundamentally opposed to Plan, because it is predicated on growth. Policies should be based on stabilisation or reduction in consumption, construction, transport and population.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - lxxxv - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order ECLP Responses by Alphabetical Order (Individuals) Surname Reference Comment Response (to follow) Strategy The promotion of city centre vitality and the strengthening of its residential character are conflicting aims. Higgins Caring for the Environment – Would like to see a strong villa policy. Omissions Des 8 – Tall Buildings Concern that policy approach is overly supportive of new development. Des 1 – Design Quality and Context Concern that policy approach is overly supportive of new development. Hill Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Concern that new Local Centre/extension will have negative impact on existing ships at Craiglockhart. Hollow Hou 13 – School Proposals Ensure sustainable energy is provided in new schools. Emp 5 – Business Development Include provision for small business and artists' studios. Proposals and Opportunities Inf 2 – Renewable Energy Make mandatory on new build and refurbishments. Os 1 – Open Space Protection Concern those open spaces not mentioned are equally protected. Caring for the Environment – Recognise biodiversity value of private garden ground and protect from General Comments development. Des 7 – Waterfront Development Improve canal towpath for cycling tourism potential. Areas of Major Change – General Concern regarding waterfront development and rising sea levels. Comments Hoskins Os 2 – Playing Fields Protection Supports designation of playing fields at Crawfurd Road. Houston, D Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Objects to new Local Centre/extension. Houston, K Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Objects to new Local Centre/extension. Inch HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons. Johnstone Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Kelly Hou 9 – HMOs Concern that upper limit of 40% is too high. Os 2 – Playing Fields Protection Supports designation of playing fields at Crawfurd Road. Caring for the Environment – Concern over the lack of policies protecting conservation areas in Omissions comparison to Central Edinburgh Local Plan policy coverage. Require policy to protect "corner sites" from development. Kennedy HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons. Kenny S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Objects to new Local Centre/extension.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - lxxxvi - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order ECLP Responses by Alphabetical Order (Individuals) Surname Reference Comment Response (to follow) Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Knops HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons. Lang Tra 10 – Cycle and Footpath Definition of core paths (here and in glossary) is unsatisfactory, and the Network relevant legislation is wrongly referenced (2003, not 2004). NB See definition used at LDC presentations. Local Plan in General The Plan has been written in a 'planning and development' style. Chapters 1 and 2 especially are unsatisfactory, not readily understood by a layperson, a 'cumbersome verbose collection of empty words (such as social inclusion, balanced communities, sustainable development, travel demand, biodiversity, high quality outcomes, turned to maximum advantage). These chapters should be re-written in a similar style to the others. The glossary should be shorter, definitions listed along with lists of legislation, acronyms and abbreviations, an index. The core path references are singled out for particular criticism. Laurie S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Concern that new Local Centre/extension will have negative impact on existing shops at Craiglockhart. Laurie Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Leslie Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions HSG 16 – South Gyle Wynd Objects to proposal and resultant loss in open space. Lim HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons. Lincoln Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Concern that new Local Centre/extension will have negative impact on existing shops at Craiglockhart. Lyall Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Macarthur HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Object to the proposal for various reasons. Macintosh Caring for the Environment – Should be a specific policy on importance of corner sites in villa areas. (Councillor) Omissions Tra 5 – Tram Supports identification of tram line 3. Considers that an additional route along A701 New Royal Infirmary to Road should be identified. Os 1 – Open Space Protection Concern that policies Os1 and Os 2 are open to interpretation. Add an "and" between ctiteria a) and b) in Os1

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - lxxxvii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order ECLP Responses by Alphabetical Order (Individuals) Surname Reference Comment Response (to follow) Caring for the Environment – Considers that policies are too biased towards development. The following Omissions policies from the central Edinburgh Local Plan should be retained CD4, CD5, CD11, CD15 and CD16. Caring for the Environment – Valley Park should be protected by appropriate planning Omissions designation such as LNR or AGLV. Env 9 – Green Belt Supports green belt and concept of a regional park. Shopping, Entertainment & Other Would like a policy to protect convenience stores across South Edinburgh. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Open Space and Provision for Sport Suggests three additional areas of open space at 22 Suffolk Road, 34 – Omissions Gilmour Road and Hope Terrace and various Victorian cemeteries particularly Newington & Grange be identified on the Proposals Map Caring for the Environment – Include Old Mill Lane in Craigmillar Park Conservation Area Omissions Appendix B – Shopping Centres Considers that a number of other centres and groups of shops should be protected as local centres. MacKenzie Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Objects to new Local Centre/extension. Mackie HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons. MacLean Os 2 – Playing Fields Protection Supports designation of playing fields at Crawfurd Road. MacLellan, Mrs S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Concern that new Local Centre/extension will have negative impact on existing shops at Craiglockhart. Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions MacLellan, Mr Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Macpherson HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons. Mallon HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons. Martin, A HSG 12 – Newcraighall North Objects on grounds of unclear boundary with Gilberstoun, loss of green belt, traffic impact, impact on school capacity, impact on cycle path, concern regarding affordable housing and effect on house prices. Martin, J Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Martin, P HSG 12 – Newcraighall North Objects to housing proposal. Matthews HSG 11 – Provide further guidance on design and form of development, recognising the site's sensitive location between contrasting areas (Leith and ) and between urban area and regeneration areas; require a contribution towards public transport infrastructure. Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - lxxxviii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order ECLP Responses by Alphabetical Order (Individuals) Surname Reference Comment Response (to follow) McBride HSG 16 – South Gyle Wynd Objects to proposal and resultant loss in open space. McCarthy Local Plan in General There is no reference to spirituality in the draft plan. McCulloch AMC 1b – Leith Docks Objects to removal or relocation of the allotments at Leith Links. Improvements to open space/sports facilities should remain in the community and not located in the industrial area. McGovern Os 2 – Playing Fields Protection Supports designation of playing fields at Crawfurd Road. McIntosh AMC 1b – Leith Docks Explain (in para 3.6) how city's links with sea might be 're-forged' - improved access to waterfront, improved visibility, physical access and recreational access to water. Tra 10 – Cycle and Footpath Policy should recognise value of path network to wildlife which in some Network cases might be preserved from transport proposals. Shopping, Entertainment & Other Plan should review its policies on casinos, given their social effects. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Shopping, Entertainment & Other Should Rodney Street and be included in list of local centres. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Des 3 – Development Design Comment - buildings should do more than 'fulfil their function'. Des 7 – Waterfront Development In criterion d), 'appropriate' is not enough, should be further qualified by addition of 'in a manner consistent with the preservation and enhancement of the natural environment'. Hou 9 – HMOs The 40% cap may be insufficient, and 'localities' too imprecise, with unacceptable consequences for individual 'stairs'. Hou 2 – Housing Mix Give greater emphasis and encouragement to family housing. Shopping, Entertainment & Other Council should consider how local shops can be protected from Town Centre Uses – General supermarket competition. Comments Inf 3 – Telecommunications Add to policy Inf 3, the third criterion: 'or the people who live, work and holiday in it'. Appendix A – Nature Conservation Add reference to use of Water of Leith by otters, heron and other visiting Sites wildfowl. ( Cemetery has historical and architectural importance which should be recognised). Local Plan in General Plan is commended for displaying a serious, careful, imaginative and articulate approach. McLean, S OSR 6 – Leith Waterfront playing Question the need for sports pitches given the provision available in Leith fields Links. McLean, J AMC 1c – Salamander Place Concern regarding the impact on allotments and public access adjacent to St Mary's primary school. Local provisions required to serve rise in new residents. HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - lxxxix - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order ECLP Responses by Alphabetical Order (Individuals) Surname Reference Comment Response (to follow) McNeill HSG 16 – South Gyle Wynd Objects to proposal and resultant loss in open space. McNish HSG 10 – Meadowbank Concern regarding loss of usable public open space in the east end of Edinburgh with Meadowbank and Lochend Butterfly developments and the loss of allotments. Millar Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Milne, O Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Milne, G Os 2 – Playing Fields Protection Confirm presumption against development in park designated as Local Nature Conservation Site and Open Space Sports. Env 11 – Trees Protect trees along road frontage and adjacent to Colinton Dell with TPO. Caring for the Environment – Suggests that Dovecot Park and the north bank of the Dell be included in Omissions Colinton Conservation Area. Moracen HSG 12 – Newcraighall North Objects on grounds of impact on school capacity, road safety, traffic congestion, loss of green belt and social problems. Morris, D Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Objects to new Local Centre/extension. Morris, S Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Objects to new Local Centre/extension. Muneer Inf 2 – Renewable Energy Supports policy. Nesbitt S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Concern that new Local Centre/extension will have negative impact on existing shops at Craiglockhart. Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Paterson Os 2 – Playing Fields Protection Supports designation of playing fields at Crawfurd Road. Paul HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons. Petit Local Plan in General Supports local plan. Philipson Open Space and Provision for Sport Designate Waverley Lawn Tennis Club and Nether Liberton Tennis Court – Omissions under policy OS1. Caring for the Environment – Concern over the lack of policies protecting conservation areas in Omissions comparison to Central Edinburgh Local Plan policy coverage. Os 2 – Playing Fields Protection Supports designation of playing fields at Crawfurd Road. Prais HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Object to the proposal for various reasons. Raeburn Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Objects to new Local Centre/extension. Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - xc - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order ECLP Responses by Alphabetical Order (Individuals) Surname Reference Comment Response (to follow) Ralson S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Concern that new Local Centre/extension will have negative impact on existing shops at Craiglockhart. Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Reekie HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Object to the proposal for various reasons. Ritchie, P Hou 11 – Community Facilities Make assurance that this policy is taken into consideration for HSG10 development. HSG 10 – Meadowbank Concern for the loss of facilities in a central and accessible location and that replacement provision has not been indicated. Ritchie Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Concern that new Local Centre/extension will have negative impact on existing shops at Craiglockhart. Robertson HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons. Rosser HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons. Rye Des 3 – Development Design Include criteria for layout/location of cycle parking - both residential and public - in Policies Des 3 and Des 4. Tra 4 – Design of Car Parking Rename to "Design of car and cycle parking". Tra 3 – Private Car Parking Rename to "Private Parking" and include section on cycle parking. Scott HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons. Shirer Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Objects to new Local Centre/extension. Sinclair Hou 11 – Community Facilities Include requirement for local play parks. Developers should also be required to provide local shops and pubs if these are not already conveniently available. Des 1 – Design Quality and Context Expand and provide more commentary on the aesthetic quality of buildings themselves (shape, size, materials) and a commitment to raising standards. Des 3 – Development Design New development should not always be required to reflect the character of the surrounding area, as this is often plain and uninteresting. Local Plan in General The Plan is too general to be of value, and open to wide interpretation which could lead to contradictory results. Smail Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Smith MSP HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Concern regarding impact on the green belt, local nature reserve and residential amenity.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - xci - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order ECLP Responses by Alphabetical Order (Individuals) Surname Reference Comment Response (to follow) Ret 5 – Retail Development in or on Concerned about impact of further retail development at The Gyle and the edge of Major Shopping Centres office development at on local amenities and facilities for local residents in the South Gyle and estates. HSG 16 – South Gyle Wynd Objects on grounds of loss of recreational open space. Hou 5 – Conversion to Housing Concern about loss of community facilities to housing. Tra 5 – Tram Supports tram route to Granton Harbour. Local Plan in General General comments on housing provision, town cramming, planning gain, design, sustainable development and car parking. Smith, I HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons. Spence, J S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Objects to new Local Centre/extension. Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Spence, S HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons. Stenhouse Env 13 – Local Nature Conservation Remove 'Local Nature Conservation Site' designation from property. Sites Stevenson S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Objects to new Local Centre/extension. Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Stewart HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons. Strang MP HSG 12 – Newcraighall North There is local opposition to this proposal - may be acceptable subject to conditions relating to wider green belt context, nature conservation enhancements and community benefits. HSG 13 – Newcraighall East Proposal is broadly acceptable - important that whole community benefits from planning gain. Stuart Tra 4 – Design of Car Parking Include provision for adequate, accessible and secure cycle parking in order to validate the travel choice of cyclists. Tra 3 – Private Car Parking Rename policy "Private Parking" and minimum levels of cycle parking. Des 3 – Development Design Add "footpaths and cycleways" after "coherent pattern of streets" to make explicit the provision for walking and cycling. Des 4 – Layout Design Insert "and cycle" after "cycle routes" to ensure secure cycle parking provision. Tatlock Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Thomson Hou 1 – Housing Development Reduce the number of houses currently planned, to bring into line with revised household projections, and replace with open space. Tra 10 – Cycle and Footpath Identify a site for a ferry terminal. Network

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - xcii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order ECLP Responses by Alphabetical Order (Individuals) Surname Reference Comment Response (to follow) Tra 9 – New Roads If new road construction is not generally proposed, new policies are needed to deal with traffic resulting from developments in waterfront. Transport & Other Infrastructure – Add a policy relating to Areas of Major Change dealing with cumulative Omissions impacts of development and requiring infrastructure improvements to be phased with transport improvements. Emp 1 – Office Development Consideration should be given to reduction in employment aspirations for Leith and Granton, to avoid transport effects. Hou 3 – Private Open Space Housing development in the private open space of a single house (private gardens?) should not be allowed. Areas of Major Change – General Planned growth will add to congestion and environmental damage, and Comments should be cut back to match transport infrastructure. Hou 4 – Density Densities should be lowered to reflect the significantly reduced requirement for new houses, and should not exceed twice the average in the neighbourhood. Appendix A – Nature Conservation Davidson's Mains Park and Barnton Park Woods shown on Map, but not Sites listed in Appendix. Trevelyan Local Plan in General There is no reference to spirituality in the draft plan. Valentine Os 1 – Open Space Protection Include list of all Edinburgh's allotments. Watson HSG 12 – Newcraighall North Objects on grounds of proximity of Council housing, traffic impact, and impact on school capacity. Watt Os 1 – Open Space Protection Include allotment site at Cambridge Avenue. Wheeler HSG 16 – South Gyle Wynd Objects on grounds of loss of playing fields - appears contrary to Policy (Councillor) Os 2. HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects on the grounds of loss of green belt. White Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Concern that new Local Centre/extension will have negative impact on existing shops at Craiglockhart. Whitecross HSG 12 – Newcraighall North Objects on grounds of loss of green belt, impact on the tree belt and potential re-routing of right of way at Brunstane House. Whitelaw HSG 16 – South Gyle Wynd Objects to proposal and resultant loss in open space. Wilkinson HSG 14 – Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons. Wright Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions Young S 4 – Colinton Mains Drive Concern that new Local Centre/extension will have negative impact on existing shops at Craiglockhart.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - xciii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order ECLP Responses by Alphabetical Order (Individuals) Surname Reference Comment Response (to follow) Shopping, Entertainment & Other Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Town Centre Uses – Omissions

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - xciv - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Appendix 2(b) – Edinburgh City Local Plan Consultation Responses from Organisations by Alphabetical Order

Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) ADM Milling Ltd AMC 1b - Leith Docks Amend bullet points under Leith Waterfront to include provision whereby future (Chancelot Mills) development should not compromise existing businesses, in order to protect Chancelot Mills from inappropriate adjacent development which could compromise its future operation. Albion Business Centre HSG 4 - Lochend Butterfly Ensure that residential proposals on site HSG 4 and adjoining land make - Occupants provision for existing business to remain onsite, and add statement that if HSG 4 is extended to incorporate Albion Business Centre, this part of the site incorporates existing appropriate space for businesses. Architecture +Design Des 6 - Urban Edge Provide more explanation for criterion a). Scotland Development Des 8 - Tall Buildings Consider impact at ground level in terms of active frontages and car parking, and rooftop plant housing. Design Principles for New Car park design (Policy Tra 4 in draft) should be dealt with in this chapter (as Development – General has been done for shopfront design). Comment Expand paragraph 4.3 to deal with other design quality factors, and shorten paragraph 4.3 (4.4?) which is largely promotional. Provide a more comprehensive explanation of the design process in paragraph 4.10 - 4.12, explain who is expected to do what, the responsibilities of the private sector to deliver public assets, deal properly with design quality issues and use appropriated Place policies Des 4 and 5 ahead of Des 3. Design Principles for New Provide a policy which encourages creative, contemporary building design in Development - Omissions appropriate locations, departing from existing policies in exceptional cases. Glossary Add 'Edinburgh Standards' and 'Urban Design’. Local Plan in General Brevity of plan and structure, giving prominence to design and conservation matters, are commended. Arts and Business Local Plan in General Suggests specific thought be given to culture when preparing the Plan and Scotland should feature through the plan sections. ASDA Stores Ltd Ret 5 - Retail Development Objects to policy wording, with particular regard to criteria relating to "need" in or on the edge of Major and "availability in foreseeable future". Policy must provide opportunities to Shopping Centres maintain and enhance retail offer in major centres. Ret 6 - Out of Centre Retail Support for existing centres should not be slavishly followed at expense of Development other objectives or criteria.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - xcv - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Shopping, Entertainment & There should be more emphasis on improvement of centres, including health Other Town Centre Uses - checks and identification of specific improvement measures. General B&Q Properties Ltd Emp 3 - Business and Remove Business and Industry designation from B&Q site at Newcraighall. Industry Areas Ret 5 - Retail Development Identify B&Q site as part of Newcraighall / The Jewel Major Shopping Centre. in or on the edge of Major Shopping Centres BAE Systems Pension Emp 3 - Business and Remove Business and Industry designation from House East and Fund Trustees Ltd Industry Areas Crewe Toll House West. Beaverhall Properties Emp 3 - Business and Remove Business and Industry designation from Beaverhall area, and identify Ltd Industry Areas as a "mixed use residential/business/industrial area". Bernard Hunters Ltd Emp 3 - Business and Remove from Green Belt and designate land at around 600 Road as Industry Areas Emp3/proposal in EMP5. BL Developments Ltd Des 1 - Design Quality and Amend to support applications which have a well thought out design Context statement. Des 2 - Co-ordinated Amend to be realistic in the way sites are allowed to come forward Development independently if they do not prejudice surrounding area and provided the form part of a wider sub-area plan. Des 3 - Development Amend policy to be more positive towards quality developments. Design Des 8 - Tall Buildings Amend to include the tall buildings policy, so that it can be subject to examination at inquiry. Design Principles for New Amend paragraph 4.6 to clarify which is the key requirement: "making most Development – General efficient use of previously developed land" or "standards for open space and Comment amenity provision". Emp 3 - Business and Remove Business and Industry designation from Baileyfield site, as there is no Industry Areas demand for employment use on this site and the designation is inconsistent with the Council's Statement of Urban Design Principles (2003). Hou 1 - Housing Allocate Baileyfield site as a housing proposal. Development Hou 3 - Private Open Space Amend to specify open space requirements. Hou 4 - Density Identify the "city centre" and other central locations on the Proposals Map. Amend to remove reference to safeguarding living conditions within developments, which prejudices development of smaller units and hence fails to respond to demographic trends. Housing and Community Add reference to studio flats as a form of lower cost housing and way of Facilities - Omissions making best use of brownfield land. Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - xcvi - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Include informal "policies" such as the presumption against single-aspect dwellings, so that they can be tested at inquiry. Os 3 - Public Open Space Amend to include open space standards. Provision Open Space and Provision Identify on the Proposals Map where redevelopment sites have the opportunity for Sport - Omissions to link or extend a green corridor or off-street footpath or cycleway. Foreword Omit reference to Edinburgh Standards of Housing as having to be met for planning permission to be granted, as this is contrary to concept of the planning system is based on establishing material harm. Blackhall Community Env 10 - Landscape Quality Proposals Map issue - Park, woods and quarry and Mary Erskine's Association School grounds should be included in the Corstorphine Hill Area of Great Landscape Value. Env 13 - Local Nature Proposals Map issue - nature conservation value of former quarry face at Conservation Sites Maidencraig Crescent and Council-owned land adjacent to South Groathill Avenue should be recognised with local nature conservation site designations. Hou 2 - Housing Mix Apply quota of 30% family housing (applicable to Leith Docks development) to Granton Waterfront. Housing and Community Give recognition to the need to protect the amenity of existing communities, Facilities - Omissions prevent the replacement of dwelling houses with blocks of flats and oppose the intensive use of urban land. Tra 5 - Tram Remove tram safeguard from corridor, and reserve this land instead as a footpath and cyclepath. Blake Group Emp 3 - Business and Amend policy to allow non-employment uses such as housing subject to: Industry Areas -inclusion of job generating uses -being part of comprehensive development -not inhibiting or prejudicing neighbouring business activities. Boyack Homes Des 6 - Urban Edge Objects to negative wording of the policy but supports intent. Development Env 9 - Green Belt Objects to purposes of green belt set out in paragraph 5.15 and wording of policy ENV9. Env 10 - Landscape Quality Objects to negative wording of the policy. Hou 1 - Housing Land at Woodhall Mains should be removed from the green belt, AGLV and Development nature conservation site and identified as a housing proposal. Hou 2 - Housing Mix Objects to definition of what is suitable for family housing. HSG 12 - Newcraighall Objects to this housing proposal. North HSG 13 - Newcraighall East Objects to this housing proposal.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - xcvii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) HSG 14 - Edinburgh Zoo Objects to this housing proposal Bridgend Allotment Plot Os 1 - Open Space Supports the proposal by FEDAGA for a more robust policy statement Holders Committee Protection providing for the protection of all existing allotment sites from future development. Britel Fund Trustees Employment & Economic Comments relate to Capital House, and essentially seek support for further Development – General office development on adjacent car park, and some limited development on, or Comment improvement of Festival Square. British Airways Pension Appendix B - Shopping Wish to protect the position of property at 113 Glasgow Road in terms of Investment Centres development potential in conjunction with future expansion of the Gyle. Management Limited British Land Company Shopping, Entertainment & Flexibility needed to allow retail parks to expand or reconfigure in response to plc Other Town Centre Uses - changes in the retail market - concern regarding figures stated in EARNS General study. Appendix B - Shopping Description of Meadowbank Retail Park is inaccurate. Centres British Waterways Des 7 - Waterfront Amend wording to include overlooking/natural surveillance criteria. Scotland Development Amend paragraph 4.27 to state that canal connects east and west coast of Scotland and extends to Bowling in West Dunbartonshire. Explicitly recognise canal network as q recreational, environmental and economic asset that can support regeneration. Amend paragraph. 4.25 to state that Union Canal is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and BWS have statutory obligations that may prevent access to the Union Canal. Design Principles for New Introduce a canals policy, supporting and identifying canal related Development - Omissions developments as detailed in the Union Canal Moorings Study and the emerging Lowland Canals Mooring Study; with explicit reference to delivery mechanisms for cross-funding of canal related Os 1 - Open Space Remove canal designation as a green corridor as there are potential conflicts Protection and designation may be too restrictive. Tra 10 - Cycle and Footpath Exclude the Union Canal towpath from policy, as it is not a Right of Way. Network British Wind Energy Inf 2 - Renewable Energy Recommends that the examples of technologies are deleted to ensure that the Association policy is supportive of all forms of small scale renewables. Transport & Other Provision of a large scale renewables policy should be made. Criteria for Infrastructure - Omissions assessing such a policy should include reference to residential amenity, environmental effects and landscape effects.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - xcviii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Consider the inclusion of a policy for the on-site requirement of renewable energy provision within new developments. BT Group Des 8 - Tall Buildings Re-word policy to take account of height of existing buildings on a site to be redeveloped; these are part of context. Emp 4 - Small Business Re-word policy to take into account a broader range of considerations, Needs including character of surroundings, and apply only to small businesses. Hou 1 - Housing Identify BT site in Road as a development opportunity, for mixed uses. Development BT Group Hou 7 - Affordable Housing Re-word to provide more flexibility and allow exceptions, in effect a lower provision, and be area based. Buccmartin Properties BUS 4 - Newcraighall Road Amend description of BUS 4 to state that site is suitable for car showroom, Ltd trade retail and bulky goods retail uses. Considers Whitehill Road site potentially appropriate for a mixed use development including residential uses. Tra 5 - Tram Requests confirmation whether tram stabling is required in this location. Capital Rail Action OSR 6 - Leith Waterfront Maintain rail access through open space corridor. Group playing fields Tra 13 - Rail Freight Concerned that ECLP does not allow adequate provision for rail freight provision. Tra 5 - Tram Safeguard rail links from South Leith into the dockside area as potential routes for tram routes from Leith to the East of Edinburgh. Tra 8 - Rail Halts Consider the reinstatement of the Abbeyhill loop, coupled with reinstating double-track through at least one of the Calton tunnels for public transport access. Transport & Other Consider the provision of a terminal for high-speed rail freight. Infrastructure - Omissions Consider provision of intermodal trains for short distances with facilities at Portobello, South Leith and . Safeguard rail access from Abbeyhill to Powderhall (and beyond to Trinity) for public transport. Central Edinburgh New Strategy Plan requires stronger vision - propose underpass for vehicles along Princes' Town Association St to regenerate city retailing and environmental improvements. Changeworks Areas of Major Change - Reinforce role of urban design frameworks in promoting sustainable building Omissions design. Suggest consideration of CHP a requirement at the design stage of all medium to large scale developments.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - xcix - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Changeworks Des 3 - Development Provide policy requiring percentage of on-site renewable energy generation Design and a clear carbon reduction policy. Add in paragraph 4.15 attention to be paid to solar gain and air tightness. Design Principles for New Create separate policy on sustainable design principles, including implications Development – General for climate change. Strengthen the description by replacing 'promoting' with Comments "expecting the highest possible standard in new development". Change wording to emphasise delivery of sustainable design principles in all development and that planning permission would not be granted if it does not meet the Edinburgh Standards for Sustainable Buildings, and must demonstrate that they have been take Include standards for refurbishment and amend title to reflect this. Refer to ESSB as a separate policy. Include requirement for sustainability assessments accompanying planning applications - e.g. sustainability checklist and energy performance appraisals. Employment & Economic Refer to primary vision of the most sustainable city in northern Europe. Development - General Encourage opportunities to generate power, reduce energy requirements, water run off and provide policy and action plan for town centres to incorporate shared heating/power provision. Env 1 - Listed Buildings - Strengthen policy to limit demolition. Demolition Env 5 - Conservation Areas Include reference to Edinburgh Standards for Sustainable Buildings. - New Development Inf 1 - Waste Management Require recycling facilities to be integral in design. Glossary Amend Affordable Housing definition to include average heating and running costs being less than 10% of disposable income. Charles Henshaw & Emp 3 - Business and Remove Business and Industry designation from area around Russell Road. Sons Ltd Industry Areas City Site Estates Local Plan in General Proposals Map: include Osborne House at 1 - 5 Osbourne Terrace within designated Central Area. Cockburn Association Des 1 - Design Quality and Amend policy to require that 'proposals for good new development should Context demonstrate through clear scaled graphic analysis. . ' etc. Des 4 - Layout Design Plan should include a policy on 'shared space' which makes it clear that all spaces should be designed primarily for people/pedestrians, functioning as communal sitting rooms. Design Principles for New Additional policy sought - requiring proposals to demonstrate impact on Development - Omissions historical ownership patterns, and discouraging increases in scale of development over historical precedents in WHS and conservation areas.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - c - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Env 11 - Trees Policy should include a reference to the need to plant more trees to mitigate climate change. Env 2 - Listed Buildings - Policy should be extended to include protection of historic plot widths. Setting Env 5 – Conservation Areas Concern that conservation policies may be insufficiently robust (detailed?) – New Development compared to those in Central Edinburgh Local Plan. Policy should be re- worded to say that new development abutting a conservation area will only be allowed if not detrimental to its character and setting. Env 6 - Scheduled Ancient Policy should be expanded to require the creation of relevant settings for Monuments scheduled Ancient Monuments and by interpreting historic features. Env 9 - Green Belt Policy and associated text should be re-worded to reflect recent government guidance through SPP 21 and to give greater protection to Areas of Great Landscape Value. Caring for the Environment - Mention should be made of National Scenic Area designations for the Pentland Omissions Hills. Caring for the Environment - Policy required discouraging façade retention other than in the most Omissions exceptional circumstances. Os 1 - Open Space The word 'and' should be added after criterion a). Protection Ret 1 - Retail Development Policy is supported, but objection is made to the reference in 9.11 to an in Edinburgh City Centre underground shopping mall in Princes Street and a shopping deck above Waverley Station. Strategy The strategy does not address climate change issues in an Edinburgh context, such as possible effect of sea level rises in relation to waterfront developments. Plan should include an explicit 'shared space' policy. Re-word last sentence in first paragraph to read: 'Edinburgh has attributes that enhanced, will continue to support its successful role in the European context'. Include reference to the residential character of city centre in first sentence of paragraph 2.8. Commission for Racial Local Plan in General ECLP requires a race equality impact assessment. Equality in Scotland Communities Scotland Hou 2 - Housing Mix Clarify how 'lifetime homes' targets have been derived in paragraph 7.12. Hou 3 - Private Open Space Emphasise importance of long term maintenance in paragraph 7.13. Hou 9 - HMOs Paragraph 7.30 should provide a clearer definition of the areas to which policy applies.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - ci - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Housing and Community Table 7.2 should provide indication of how capacities have been arrived at. Facilities - Omissions Introduction Reference should be made to Local Housing Strategy in paragraph 1.18. Strategy Mention should be made in paragraph 2.8 of residential uses in city centre. Consortium of Local Des 1 - Design Quality and Suggest amendment to policy wording. Voluntary Organisations Context in Colinton Des 3 - Development Suggest amendment to policy wording. Design Des 4 - Layout Design Suggest amendment to policy wording and to supporting text on "home zones". Des 5 - Public Realm Suggest amendment to policy wording. Des 6 - Urban Edge Suggest amendment to policy wording. Development Des 7 - Waterfront Objects on grounds of impact on rural character or watercourses. Reference Development should be made to flood prevention. Des 8 - Tall Buildings Objects to criterion a). Des 9 - Alterations and Suggest amendment to policy wording. Extensions Design Principles for New Suggest amendment to 1st objective and additional objective relating to Development - Omissions relationship between development and the environment. Employment & Economic Consideration should be given to alternative uses for unused office space e.g. Development – General housing. Comment Suggests cross-reference to environmental and other policies in objectives. Env 10 - Landscape Quality Objects to policy wording as it gives inadequate protection to AGLVs. Env 11 - Trees Supports policy but should also encourage tree planting to mitigate effects of climate change. Env 12 - Sites of Suggests amendment to policy wording. International and National Importance Env 13 - Local Nature Objects to policy wording - more weight should be given to community value. Conservation Sites Env 15 - Flood Protection Consider that flood plains should be kept free from development and that flood prevention schemes should not be restricted to the urban area. Suggests revised wording relating to SUDS in paragraph 5.31. Env 3 - Listed Buildings - Suggests amendment to policy wording. Alterations Env 5 - Conservation Areas Objects to policy wording as not sufficiently comprehensive or robust. - New Development

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Env 9 - Green Belt Objects to policy wording because it does not reflect SPP21. Caring for the Environment Suggests 3 tier approach to growth of the city including identifying special – General Comment areas of extra protection. Env Omi Objects to non-inclusion of Dreghorn Polo fields and Covenanters Wood in the Caring for the Environment - green belt. Omissions Objects to non-inclusion of Dreghorn Polo fields and Covenanters Wood in Colinton Conservation Area. Detailed supporting information provided. Hou 2 - Housing Mix Suggest amendment to policy wording. Hou 3 - Private Open Space Objects to policy wording - need clear and more precise guidance. Hou 6 - Loss of Housing Suggests amendment to policy wording. Hou 7 - Affordable Housing Suggests amendment to policy wording. HSG 14 - Edinburgh Zoo No objection in principle - master plan including photomontages required. Inf 1 - Waste Management Mitigation measures should be specified in the supporting text. Inf 2 - Renewable Energy Suggests amendment to policy wording. Inf 3 - Telecommunications Suggests amendment to policy wording. Os 1 - Open Space Suggests amendment to policy wording. Protection Os 3 - Public Open Space Objects to policy wording - need clear and more precise guidance. Provision Open Space and Provision Suggests a number of additional areas to be identified as open space on the for Sport - Omissions Proposals Map. Reference should be made to "Paths" in the objectives. Ret 4 - Protection of Local Need to improve short term parking in Colinton local centre. Centres Shopping, Entertainment & Concern regarding future of local centres. Other Town Centre Uses – General Comment S 4 - Colinton Mains Drive Objects on grounds of impact on Colinton local centre and other parades of shops. Wish to be consulted on RIA. Tra 3 - Private Car Parking Do not support criterion e) and wording of paragraph 10.13. Amended wording suggested. Tra 9 - New Roads Suggests amendment to paragraph 10.22 regarding road maintenance on bus routes. Transport & Other Suggests amendments to paragraph 10.3 in relation to bus services. Infrastructure – General Comment

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - ciii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Strategy Objects to lack of reference to possible effects of climate change in Strategy and Chapter 5. Corstorphine Caring for the Environment - Designate Corstorphine Hill Green Belt land as Local Nature Conservation Site Community Council Omissions or Local Nature Reserve. HSG 14 - Edinburgh Zoo Objects to proposal, especially in terms of resulting congestion and pollution on St John's Road. Os 2 - Playing Fields Concern over loss of playing fields associated with school redevelopments. Protection Ret 1 - Retail Development Supports underground shopping on Princes Street. in Edinburgh City Centre Concern regarding loss of trade on Princes Street resulting from tramway construction. Transport & Other Concern over new access road on South Gyle Broadway, resulting in more Infrastructure – General congestion and pollution. Comment Local Plan in General Concern over inconsistencies e.g. urbanisation and care for the environment; discouraging car use and promoting shopping areas. Craiglockhart Des 9 - Alterations and Strengthen wording re privacy/loss of natural light. Community Centre Extensions Design Principles for New Purpose and meaning unclear in paragraph 4.6. Development – General Comment Env 10 - Landscape Quality Refer to Water of Leith in paragraph 5.19. Env 11 - Trees Amend wording in paragraph 5.20. Env 15 – Flood Protection Amend wording in paragraph 5.31 to ensure reduction in surface water run-off rates. Env 5 - Conservation Areas Include in Proposals Map the individual Conservation Area boundaries. - New Development Hou 8 - Inappropriate Uses Amend wording of policy. in Residential Areas Shopping, Entertainment & Concern regarding town centre viability without additional off street parking and Other Town Centre Uses – over dependence on public transport supports out of town shopping. General Comment Shopping, Entertainment & Designate Craiglockhart ("Happy Valley") as a Local Centre. Other Town Centre Uses - Omissions

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - civ - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) S 4 - Colinton Mains Drive Concern that new Local Centre/extension will have negative impact on existing shops at Craiglockhart and views to Pentland hills will be impacted by new development. Local Plan in General Word changes to ensure policy is not challenged. Craigmillar Park Des 1 - Design Quality and Wording overly subjective and therefore biased towards developers. Association Context Paragraph 4.12 should refer to "site briefs". Des 8 - Tall Buildings Wording overly subjective and therefore biased towards developers Env 4 - Conservation Areas Objects on grounds that wording too broad and open to subjective - Demolition interpretation Env 5 - Conservation Areas Objects on grounds that wording too broad and open to subjective - New Development interpretation. Particularly concerned that there is no specific policy on infill development. Caring for the Environment - Objects to the non-inclusion of the following Central Edinburgh Local Plan Omissions policies - CD4, CD5, CD11, CD15 & CD16. Consider inclusion of west side of Mayfield Road in the Craigmillar Park Conservation Area. Need a policy to protect "corner sites" in Conservation Areas. Hou 9 - HMOs Upper limit of 40% is too high. Os 1 - Open Space Wording open to interpretation and should be tightened up - include "and" Protection between criteria a) and b). Os 2 - Playing Fields Supports playing field designation at Crawfurd Road/East Suffolk Road and Protection Double Hedges. But policy wording open to interpretation and should be tightened up. Open Space and Provision Protect Waverley Sports Club, Nether Liberton Tennis Court and Craigmillar for Sport - Omissions Park Bowling Club with open space designation on the Proposals Map. Appendix B - Shopping Suggests extensions to local centres at Ratcliffe Terrace, Mayfield Road and Centres the town centre at Nicolson Street/Clerk Street.

Craigtinny/Meadowbank HSG 10 - Meadowbank Concern regarding loss of recreational facilities and consultation on the Community Council proposal. Association Design Principles for New Must be strict control of shop frontages shop advertising Development – General Aims should be simpler. Asks "what is the special character of the city"? Comment Provide a simple standard of what is "high quality sustainable environment" Employment & Economic There should be an alternative to office-based economy. Development – General Comment Hou 7 - Affordable Housing Need clear definition of "affordable housing".

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cv - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Housing and Community No reference to . Facilities - Omissions Strategy The vision should be more realistic. Cramond Community AMC 2 - Granton Waterfront Establish biodiversity corridors to connect parks to other areas of green belt. Council The 'network of open spaces' must extend to commercial and residential developments. Areas of Major Change - Make available with the ECLP the Masterplans for the AMC. Omissions Des 3 - Development Further define criterion a) with regard to scale, massing, position on site and Design materials. b) Refer such matters to proposed architectural department. d) Delete "materially" to ensure privacy, outlook and sunlight are given highest importance. e) include provision for biodiversity corridor Des 9 - Alterations and Delete unreasonable - too subjective. Extensions Define 'detrimental', and give examples of neighbourhood amenity and character. Include reference to significant garden areas forming part of biodiversity corridors. Design Principles for New Re-instate an architectural department with a director of the same grade as the Development – General planning director. Comment Do not use precedent as an excuse for poor decisions. Env 11 - Trees Place preservation orders on tree belts as well as individual trees. Env 2 - Listed Buildings - Ensure appropriate design that complements Listed Building. Setting Env 5 - Conservation Areas Reverse policy emphasis with stating "No development will be permitted…" - New Development Caring for the Environment Require planting of suitable trees and shrubs in applications, and more – General Comment protection of garden ground from extensions and infill development is required. HSG 14 - Edinburgh Zoo Objects to zoo proposal - precedence set for other organisations to raise money. Os 2 - Playing Fields No playing fields attached to a school, rented or used by a school should be Protection allowed for development. Os 3 - Public Open Space Criteria must allow decent sized, useable open space, in the centre and Provision periphery to improve streetscape.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cvi - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Open Space and Provision Identify for protection smaller areas e.g. paddocks at and at Brae for Sport - Omissions Park Road. Ret 6 - Out of Centre Retail With exception of new development areas e.g. Granton, severely restrict new Development out of town retail centres. Tra 11 - City Centre Public Address adequate parking in central areas. Parking Tra 5 - Tram Tram investment is to the detriment of public transport facilities in other areas. Tra 6 - Park and Ride Disagree that park and ride is acceptable development for the Green Belt. Local Plan in General Provide policy on light pollution, require applications for lighting proposals. Concern regarding increasing use of developer contributions - applications granted for the wrong reasons. Clarify in Local Plan how to address public opinion, neighbour notification and consultation process. Zoning areas for specific functions e.g. business/industrial use (other than open space) is not good for promoting diverse, interesting and sustainable city development. CTC Right-to-Ride Des 4 - Layout Design Include an additional criterion relating to the provision and design of cycle parking, which should be close to main entrances, secure and under cover. (see also comment on Policy Tra 4). Tra 4 - Design of Car Expand to state the requirements for cycle parking, which should be close to Parking entrances, secure and under cover, some at ground level, with suitable signage on accesses. (See also their representation on Des 4). Cultural Partnership Os 3 - Public Open Space Improve public space on Chambers Street. Provision Local Plan in General Include reference to cultural spaces and "spaces to learn and be inspired" alongside "places to live/work/shop". Local Plan in General Include reference to attracting creative professionals, and the challenge of Edinburgh growing as a creative city. Community AMC 1b - Leith Docks More links to port activities and heritage required. Council Concern that port activities are to cease in the foreseeable future (paragraph 3.5). Des 1 - Design Quality and Strengthen policy by omitting reference to conservation areas. Context Clarify how "prominent and sensitive" are defined in paragraph 4.10. Note that when consulting with communities, community of place may be different from affected community. Des 2 - Co-ordinated Note difficulties in discerning piecemeal development. Development

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cvii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Des 3 - Development Word change - add "inter alia" after "having regard" to allow more flexibility, Design and add "existing and new" in criterion d) to ensure new developments relate well to earlier construction. Consider that energy efficiency is better related to construction regulations. Des 7 - Waterfront Policy implies that development will be permitted along all watercourses - Development change to preclude development where tranquil character would be adversely affected. Transfer of flood risk onto public footpaths is unacceptable. Include more provision for flood control/prevention/mitigation. Use Policy E13 (b) of 1993 South West Edinburgh Local Plan as basis for protecting landscape quality of watercourses. Design Principles for New Clarify definitions in text or make reference to sections of the Development Development – General Quality Handbook. Comment Emp 3 - Business and Provide for the natural growth of industry and protect brownfield development Industry Areas for smaller industrial units. Env 10 - Landscape Quality Protect visual amenity - presumption against aerials and masts on hill tops. Env 16 - Air, Water and Soil Mark where the AQMA are. Question whether traffic management has Quality increased air pollution due to increased journeys. Env 4 - Conservation Areas Concern that "benefits" include financial gains. - Demolition Env 5 - Conservation Areas Include reference to consultation with community council/amenity - New Development organisations. Env 9 - Green Belt Defend proposed Green Belt boundaries especially outwith the Bypass. Hou 10 - Gypsy/Travellers Discussion with the groups is required and suggest looking for several smaller Stopping Place sites. Hou 11 - Community Define "large scale housing developments". Facilities Hou 13 - School Proposals Concern that future schools and playing fields will be in the Green Belt land and suggest that new playing fields are made in inner city brownfield sites. Investigate extending life of schools by extensions etc rather than new build. Hou 3 - Private Open Space Consider using the Public Open Space Standards referred to in the 1993 South West Edinburgh Local Plan policy E21 to clarify this policy. Hou 4 - Density Prevent development on garden ground. Hou 5 - Conversion to Reverse trend of shop conversions - suggest that lack of on street parking is a Housing cause. Hou 7 - Affordable Housing Reduce threshold to 4 units with one affordable to ensure that small developments in existing communities also benefit from the policy.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cviii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Hou 9 - HMOs HMOs must be inspected regularly. Housing and Community Show more detailed breakdown of housing needs analysis. Facilities – General Disagree with Urban Fringe housing requirements. Comment HSG 10 - Meadowbank Justify housing need and outline replacement open space. HSG 12 - Newcraighall The two green belt sites HSG 12 and 13 should not be developed until all North brownfield allocations are developed; and HSG 14 should take precedence. Inf 1 - Waste Management Provide more guidance on the design and location of waste collection facilities. Os 1 - Open Space Alleviate loss of open space by converting brownfield land into parkland. Protection Os 2 - Playing Fields Policy gives carte blanche to dispose of asset sites - remove criteria a) and b). Protection Os 3 - Public Open Space Outline the approved standards referred to in paragraph 6.10 Provision Os 4 - Pentlands Regional Include community council and local representative groups in the consultation Park regarding a Regional Park. Ret 13 - Food and Drink Amend wording to protect street character and shopping mix. Establishments S 3 - Hermiston Gait Improve road links/access. Tra 11 - City Centre Public Complete policy by indicating where parking could be provided. Parking Tra 12 - Port and Ferry Connect ferry terminal with road system. Terminals Tra 3 - Private Car Parking Realise that some people and activities are dependent on car travel and parking standards need to reflect reality of needing to park conveniently. Tra 5 - Tram Publish the alternative to the tram strategy if the tram does not succeed. Transport & Other Hermiston Gate new park and ride proposal not on the Proposals Map. Infrastructure - Omission Glossary Add definitions for convenience and comparison goods. Provide examples of non-shop use. Modify Green Belt definition to include purposes appropriate to a rural environment. Replace graded for categorised under Listed Buildings to differentiate between Scottish and English systems. Exclude private garden ground from open space definition. SPP definition to also include NPPG. Amend definition for sustainable development with FRWELP version. Introduction Amend wording to strengthen policy.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cix - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Strategy Concern that there is no mention of how affordable housing is to be provided across the city. Concern that there is no mention of implication of global climate change on waterfront development. Concern that extension of green network is associated with new development (paragraph 2.12). Dalrymple Trust and Env 9 - Green Belt Existing houses and proposals with planning permission for development to EDI Group Ltd east of Newcraighall should be excluded from the green belt. Hou 1 - Housing Consider that Newcraighall is the most accessible site to public transport on Development the urban fringe. HSG 12 - Newcraighall Draft Master Plan submitted as basis for discussion. North HSG 13 - Newcraighall East Draft Master Plan submitted as basis for discussion. Tra 10 - Cycle and Footpath Wording of policy is too inflexible. Network Dow Investments Ltd Housing and Community Object to ECLP failure to address shortage of nursing home accommodation in Facilities - Omissions the city. Recommends policy support for provision of, or conversion/change of use to form, new nursing home accommodation to address existing/projected shortfall. Drum Estate Env 8 - Historic Gardens Requests a review of the designed landscape at Drum Estate and Landscapes Housing and Community The local plan will not secure its proportional contribution to achieving structure Facilities – General plan requirements or increasing need for family housing. Comment Drummond Civic Os 1 - Open Space All open space should be afforded the same protection regardless of size or Association Protection whether in proposals map. Telford Open Space and Provision Protect all open space in Drylaw and reflect how local people have defined Community Council for Sport – General open spaces. Comment Opposed to any loss of open space to housing unless identified in the results of the consultation on open space in Drylaw. Upgrade all open space to a high quality, fit for purpose and designed to enhance biodiversity. House Des 3 - Development Clarify or omit reference to "immediate outlook", to avoid confusion with "view". Properties Design Emp 3 - Business and Amend policy to refer to potential for mixed use development in Business and Industry Areas Industry areas where these are central and the proposal avoids piecemeal development.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cx - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Dunedin Canmore Hou 1 - Housing Include and Meadowfield as housing site. Housing Association Ltd Development Hou 2 - Housing Mix Take into account suitability of site e.g. sloping sites or distances from facilities, allow flexibility with overall aim of 10% across city. Hou 4 - Density Incorporate family housing into high density developments e.g. terraced town houses with flats above. Avoid large number of family flats within common stair to avoid 'wear and tear'. Hou 7 - Affordable Housing Clarify planning gain cost, as housing association cannot use HAG to fund non-housing elements. Tra 10 - Cycle and Footpath Create positive proposals to fully integrate the cycle network. Network East Lothian Council HSG 12 - Newcraighall No objection. Notes that along with releases at Craighall the North Brunstane/Newhailes area becomes a disconnected area of Green Belt. HSG 13 - Newcraighall No objection. Notes that along with releases at Craighall, the East Brunstane/Newhailes area becomes a disconnected area of Green Belt. Reserve land to facilitate the provision of a bus link from QMUC campus to Newcraighall. East Suffolk Park Design Principles for New The Plan provides significantly less guidance than CELP on several matters: Proprietors Association Development - Omissions building heights, infill development, new development in villa areas and corner sites. Hou 9 - HMOs Amend to reduce the limitation of 40% set for HMOs. EDI Group AMC 3 - Craigmillar Paragraphs 3.13 and 3.14 should be re-worded to provide a more positive statement of aspirations, to state that the local neighbourhood centre will be 'new', not rebuilt, and to refer to other key points from the Urban Design Framework, such as the design Des 6 - Urban Edge Supporting text implies that a 50 metres structural landscaping strip will be Development required around developments abutting the Green Belt. Re-wording sought that reduces emphasis on need for landscaping at the urban edge. Emp 4 - Small Business Policy takes no account of market requirements and could lead to large areas Needs of vacant property being created. Edinburgh and Lothians Caring for the Environment Integrate green wildlife corridors into design of new developments, to allow for Badger Group – General Comment safe movement of badger populations. Tra 10 - Cycle and Footpath Objects to the sharing of public transport and cycle/walkways at re-used Network railway lines (e.g. Roseburn Corridor) as it will result in loss of biodiversity and create a concrete corridor. Retain function of wildlife corridor along Powderhall rail link.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxi - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Tra 4 - Design of Car Promote underground car parking to release land for greenspace and Parking development. Edinburgh Monarchs HSG 10 - Meadowbank Objects to proposed sale of stadium site. Speedway team Edinburgh World Des 1 - Design Quality and Policy should be re-phrased to emphasise importance of understanding the Heritage Context historic context, and criterion c) should make reference to the recent high buildings study and its concept of 'sky space'. Des 8 - Tall Buildings Policy should refer to recent high buildings study. Env 11 - Trees Policy should make reference to the tree canopy. Caring for the Environment - Include a policy for the World Heritage Site, setting out presumption in favour Omissions of preservation of Site and its setting, not allowing proposals which would adversely affect the character, appearance, setting or views into or out of the Site, requiring applicants to demonstrate that full account has been taken of the impact of their proposals upon the Site and its setting and that their scheme will have no adverse effect upon it. Reasoned justification also provided. Boundary of site and a 'buffer zone' should be shown on Proposals Map. Ediston Properties Ltd Emp 3 - Business and Remove Business and Industry designation from World Market House at (Crewe Toll) Industry Areas Crewe Toll, and identify as mixed use redevelopment opportunity. Ediston Properties Ltd Emp 3 - Business and Remove Business and Industry designation from Silverfields, Stanwell St site (Stanwell St) Industry Areas (formerly Standard Life offices), and identify as mixed use redevelopment opportunity. F E McDonald Tra 8 - Rail Halts Policy will blight land at 2/4 Station Brae. Os 2 - Playing Fields There should be a complete embargo on the development of school or Association Protection community playing fields. Ret 4 - Protection of Local Local shopping centres and parades with fewer than 10 units should also have Centres the protection afforded to centres listed in table 9.1 (Concerned at Tesco/Colinton proposal which will have an adverse effect of Drive proposals. Fairmilehead Env 9 - Green Belt Provide full protection to the Green Belt and strictly enforce policy. Community Council Hou 7 - Affordable Housing Affordable element not always necessary. Housing and Community Infrastructure requirements should be in place prior to development of major Facilities – General projects. Comment HSG 12 - Newcraighall No support for housing in the Green Belt. North HSG 13 - Newcraighall East No support for housing in the Green Belt.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) HSG 14 - Edinburgh Zoo No support for housing in the Green Belt. Open Space and Provision Ensure access to sports facilities with public transport. for Sport – General Protect and allocate further sites for allotments. Comment Provide for both private and public open space in new developments. Shopping, Entertainment & Support, funding and publicity required for local centres and other town Other Town Centre Uses – centres. General Comment Parking restrictions do not assist shoppers to local centres and encourage out- of-town centres. S 4 - Colinton Mains Drive Objects to the expansion and understand that original planning condition restricted further expansion. Tra 3 - Private Car Parking Proper and proportionate car parking provision is required - restrictive policy at present. Tra 5 - Tram Delete tram safeguard. Falkirk Council Local Plan in General No comment. Federation of Edinburgh Env 9 - Green Belt Include allotments as an acceptable outdoor recreational use. & District Allotments & Hou 3 - Private Open Space Add reference to allotments as part of residents' private open space needs. Gardens Association Os 3 - Public Open Space Add allotments to list after sports areas (paragraph 6.10). Provision Open Space and Provision Identify all allotments, in full, on the Proposals Map; include an appendix of all for Sport - Omissions the allotment sites. Create separate policy for the protection of existing allotments, similar to Os 2 Playing Fields, (wording supplied) and another for the future provision of allotment grounds indicating specific areas where allotments should be provided in line with proposed areas of major change (wording supplied). Include specific statement on value and importance of allotments. Fife Council - Housing and Community Supports the emphasis placed on the re-use of brownfield land for housing. Development Services Facilities – General Comment Shopping, Entertainment & Supports the strategy of directing new retail development to City and Town Other Town Centre Uses – Centre locations, to major retail centres and appropriate new provision being General Comment made in emerging residential areas. Appendix B - Shopping Requests additional caveats to section 6 requiring any proposals for additional Centres floorspace at The Gyle to be assessed for their potential impact on town centres in Fife. Supports section 6 caveating the proposed future growth for The Gyle. Fife Council - Transport Tra 6 -Park and Ride Include reference to Park & Choose. Section Include reference to Ferrytoll Interchange.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxiii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Transport & Other Include reference to commuters and the problems they present. Infrastructure - Omissions Include reference to parking proposals in town centre for commuters. Include reference to road freight issues. Include reference to SESTRAN Integrated Corridors Study (SITCoS). Include specific reference to buses as a form of public transport. Forestry Commission AMC 3 - Craigmillar Opportunity for woodland planting to be incorporated and enhanced with Scotland development. Des 6 - Urban Edge Paragraph 4.25: Suggest the planting at 50m depth should be taken as a Development general rule and that planting should be integral to development and the wider countryside for setting, not as a screen. Inf 2 - Renewable Energy Refer to biomass / woodfuel energy systems. OSR 4 - South East Wedge Opportunity to create habitat networks and links from Craigmillar to the wider parkland countryside. OSR 8 - Concern that any development may negatively impact on woodland. new city cemetery Forth Ports plc AMC 1a - Western Harbour Amend reference to business floorspace at Western Harbour in Table 8.1 to "as yet undetermined". AMC 1b - Leith Docks Amend paragraph 3.6 to refer to alternatives to the tram as ways of achieving significant improvement to public transport accessibility to the area. Amend paragraph 3.6 to also refer to area as retail destination with high quality residential content. Amend paragraph 3.7, bullet 2 to state that sites for up to five new primary schools are reserved "subject to detailed analysis of education need at regular intervals as the development progresses". Amend paragraph 3.7, bullet 3 to state that high quality business development between Ocean Terminal and Victoria Quay is supported "as part of a mixed use development". Amend paragraph 3.7, bullet 5 to refer specifically to an extension to Ocean Terminal and more localised shopping provision elsewhere. Amend paragraph 3.7, bullet 9 to refer to an international cruise liner terminal with capacity for the current largest vessels. Amend paragraph 3.5 to clarify that port activities will not cease in the foreseeable future, and that the docks will shift to a "City Port" role, with increased leisure and passenger use. Refer to timeframe of 30 years from the receipt of outline planning permission. Amend reference to business floorspace at Leith Docks in Table 8.1 to "as yet undetermined".

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxiv - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) AMC 1b - Leith Waterfront Refer to "up to" 18,000 housing units. (Leith Docks) AMC 2 - Granton Waterfront Amend paragraph 3.11 to refer to two supermarkets. Areas of Major Change – Replace references to "urban design framework" with "development General Comment framework". Des 3 - Development Reduce number of criteria and omit statement in criterion g that active Design frontages promote community security. Des 4 - Layout Design Omit general requirement for perimeter block arrangements as overly prescriptive and subject to changing ideas about design. Des 5 - Public Realm Amend criterion c to provide greater detail on public realm contributions. Des 7 - Waterfront Amend criterion b) to require proposals which maintain or provide "where Development possible and practical" public access to the water's edge. Design Principles for New Add reference at paragraph 4.7 to infrastructure provision as a priority in Development - Omissions facilitating the waterfront developments. Emp 1 - Office Development Amend paragraph 8.11 to state that Leith Docks provides "an accessible opportunity" for a high quality business centre. Amend paragraph 8.11 to refer to "office-led mixed use development" in the Leith Strategic Business Centre. Amend paragraph 8.11 to clarify that there is no sequential preference for office development to the City Centre and Edinburgh Park, ahead of Leith Docks. Emp 4 - Small Business Amend policy to protect small business floorspace outwith Areas of Major Needs Change as well as defined Business and Industry areas, to avoid prejudicing redevelopment in the AMCs. Env 12 - Sites of Amend to permit developments with a damaging impact on the special nature International and National conservation interest of a site to either be justified by reasons sufficient to Importance outweigh that interest, or suitably mitigated. The draft's wording currently requires both justification and mitigation. Env 14 - Species Amend to replace reference to "unless there is an overriding need for the development" with "unless suitable mitigation measures or alternative conservation measures are put in place". Env 15 - Flood Protection Amend to note that the impoundment of Leith Docks forms a key part of Edinburgh flood defences and that the impoundment of the dock is protected by statute and should be maintained. Env 16 - Air, Water and Soil Amend wording to make consistent with statutory regulations. Quality

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxv - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Hou 12 - School Amend policy to refer to schools "within the catchment area" serving the Contributions development. Expand policy to include transparent reference to the Council's approach to determining the necessity and scale of financial contributions to schools. Hou 2 - Housing Mix Amend paragraph 7.11 to refer to dependency on market conditions in terms of achieving the target of 30% target for family housing. Omit specific 10% requirements for wheelchair accessible homes and homes for older people, as overly specific for a local plan. Hou 4 - Density Clarify Council's definition of "higher densities". Hou 7 - Affordable Housing Objects to detailed issues in CEC's affordable housing policy. Inf 1 - Waste Management Objects to presumption against alternative industrial uses within land at Seafield safeguarded for rail freight and waste transfer purposes. Os 3 - Public Open Space Extend reference to off-site provision to state "Acceptable planning reasons Provision could include qualitative and/or quantitative improvements in off-site provision in the immediate locality." Amend to state that public open space will be sought where appropriate "and necessary". Os 5 - Open Space and It is unnecessary to show the precise boundaries of open space proposals in Recreation Proposals Leith Waterfront as the boundaries are uncertain and should remain flexible pending future masterplanning, and the principle of delivering these strategic open spaces is already e OSR 3 - Leith Docks Amend description of landscape design in Table 6.1 to incorporate existing community park dock features "where appropriate". Ret 1 - Retail Development Amend policy and Proposals Map to identify specific retail opportunities in the in Edinburgh City Centre city centre. Ret 14 - Shopping and Amend to distinguish between local scale shopping proposals and the potential Related Proposals for expansion at Ocean Terminal. Ret 2 - Retail Development Amend policy and paragraph 9.16 to also apply to shopping proposals in Town Centres and Local identified in Table 9.2. Centres Ret 5 - Retail Development Amend to state that proposals will only be granted planning permission where in or on the edge of Major "a deficiency exists and where no suitable sites are suitable or available…" Shopping Centres Amend to identify and prioritise expansion of Major Shopping Centres which are accessible by sustainable transport modes. Ret 6 - Out of Centre Retail Amend to also apply to shopping proposals identified in Table 9.2. Development

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxvi - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Ret 7 - Key town centre Amend to also support key town centre uses in Major Shopping Centres, to uses - preferred locations assist in the establishment of a network of centres. Ret 8 - Key town centre Amend to apply sequential preference for key town centre uses in Major uses - other locations Shopping Centres. Shopping, Entertainment & Amend paragraph 9.7 bullet 5 to refer to 52,500 sq. metres of additional "net Other Town Centre Uses – sales comparison goods" floorspace. General Comment Amend chapter objectives to include maintaining the existing "and proposed" broad distribution of centres. Clarify whether the Edinburgh Area Retail Needs Study (EARNS) 2005 is the basis for the local plan's retail strategy. Shopping, Entertainment & Add new objective: "To ensure that the future role and function of defined Other Town Centre Uses - centres in the Local Plan area takes account of their accessibility, mix of uses Omissions and relationship to the catchment population they serve." Tra 1 - Major Travel Refer to Areas of Major Change as well as Central Area. Generating Development Tra 10 - Cycle and Footpath Objects to proposed cycle path / footpath safeguard across sealing dam in Network Western Harbour as this would likely interfere with port operations. Tra 12 - Port and Ferry Amend paragraph 10.26 to state that "cruise liner terminal sites are being Terminals investigated with a potential option identified in the Leith Docks Development Framework". Amend paragraph 10.27 to support a cross-Forth ferry terminal where it could be served by other means of public transport than the tram. Tra 2 - Planning Conditions Amend to omit reference to development "giving rise to additional journeys" and Agreements and to clarify that planning agreements will only be used when necessary. Tra 4 - Design of Car Delete or make more flexible criteria a) and b) addressing surface car parks Parking and ground-level parking within buildings, as they are unduly restrictive towards forms of parking that can be acceptable in certain circumstances. Tra 5 - Tram Extend policy to state "The ongoing need to safeguard the routes identified on the Proposals Map will be monitored and reviewed annually throughout the local plan period". Appendix B - Shopping Add recommendations from Section 4 on EARNS on distribution of retail Centres floorspace.

Introduction Highlight status of Leith Docks Development Framework as supplementary guidance. Clarify role of paragraphs 1.23 to 1.26.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxvii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Local Plan in General Promote an alternative approach (to the Local Plan): designate Leith Waterfront as a "special planning area" in which city-wide policies would apply, but site-specific ones would not. Refer to the Waterfront Partnership in the plan. Friends of Corstorphine HSG 14 - Edinburgh Zoo Objects to the proposal for various reasons. Hill Friends of the Env 15 - Flood Protection Concern that flood prevention measures on the braid Burn could involve Hermitage of Braid and engineering works close to the Hermitage LNR. Clarify markings in proposals Blackford Hill map re extent of Braidburn Valley Park flood prevention. Env 6 - Scheduled Ancient Concern regarding recreation uses (Hogmanay fireworks) near the Scheduled Monuments Ancient Monument on Blackford Hill. Caring for the Environment - Include Agassiz Rock SSSI in the Proposals Map. Omissions Appendix A - Nature Amend name in Appendix A Hermitage of Braid Local Geodiversity Site to Conservation Sites include "Blackford Hill" to make description as a crag and tail accurate. Amend description in Appendix A to reflect educational interest of LNR (understood that LNR are designated only on scientific and educational reasons). Friends of the Roseburn Caring for the Environment - Include the council-owned land adjacent to South Groathill Ave into the Local Urban Wildlife Corridor Omissions Nature Conservation Site/Roseburn Corridor. Request for the listing of the Victorian bridges and tunnels including the Coltbridge Viaduct. Tra 5 - Tram Remove safeguarding route along the Roseburn Wildlife Corridor; allow for pedestrians and cyclists only. George Heriot's School Os 2 - Playing Fields Amend Proposals Map to exclude residential property 13 Bangholm Terrace Protection from the Open Space - Sports designation. George Wimpey City AMC 1b - Leith Docks State that a number of specific sites already have planning consent for (Ocean Drive site) residential development. Emp 1 - Office Development Amend designation to reflect extant planning consent for residential use on site north of Ocean Drive. Hou 2 - Housing Mix Replace overall family housing target for Leith Docks with specific allocation zones in individual masterplans. George Wimpey City Emp 1 - Office Development Proposals Map should recognise planning status of site north of Victoria Dock Ltd on Ocean Drive (granted planning permission for residential development in 2002). Remove Strategic Business Centre designation.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxviii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Gorgie Dalry AMC 4 - Re-word paragraph 3.16, bullet 4, from "Enhancement of Dalry Community Partnership Park" to "Enlargement and substantial developer contribution to community plans for improvement of Dalry Community Park". Env 13 - Local Nature Designate all Gorgie/Dalry Park as a "Local Nature Conservation Site". Conservation Sites Hou 13 - School Proposals Take into account Tynecastle Nursery. OSR 1 - Gorgie/Dalry Park Dalry Community Park misnamed. SCH 9 - Boroughmuir High Site allocation of 2ha is insufficient. School Tra 10 - Cycle and Footpath Show cycle route between the Telfer Subway/Dalry Community Park to Network Morrison Street, as shown in previous local plans. Appendix B - Shopping Gorgie/Dalry: extend "Town Centre" to include Haymarket to Robertson Centres Avenue on the South side and from Haymarket to Alexander Drive. Gorgie/Dalry: modify extent of "Primary Frontages".

Grange Association Des 3 -Development Design Energy efficiency standards must be set as an example to the rest of Scotland. Des 5 - Public Realm Stronger requirement for tree planting and other landscaping is required. Des 8 - Tall Buildings Restrict upward development is required to maintain views. Emp 4 - Small Business Replace lost business premises with local and affordable units to avoid Needs business and trade being forced out of the city. Env 11 - Trees Stronger protection and enforcement of removal or pruning of trees in conservation areas is required. Suggest use of secondary category under TPO. Env 4 - Conservation Areas Change emphasis of policy to state that demolition or new development is not - Demolition allowed unless it complies with criteria, suggest reintroduction of Central Edinburgh Local Plan policies CDs 4,5,11,15 & 16 . Env 5 – Conservation Areas Revise older Conservation Character Appraisals to bring up to standard of the - New Development newer ones. Hou 13 - School Proposals Note and question no school proposals for south Edinburgh, or Craigmillar and Newcraighall. Hou 2 - Housing Mix Provide for the elderly (retirement homes and nursing homes) especially in AMCs. Hou 4 - Density Where change has taken place in recent years, the original character and density should be the benchmark. Hou 7 - Affordable Housing Concern that affordable housing does not remain in that use - they should not be sold off at a profit. Developments under 12 units could also contribute via housing association funding.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxix - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Inf 2 - Renewable Energy Require new developments to incorporate some or all of the renewable energy options. Os 3 - Public Open Space More detailed criteria required. Provision Os 5 - Open Space and Consider South East Wedge parkland as a planned park and arboretum of Recreation Proposals regional excellence. Ret 6 - Out of Centre Retail Concern that appropriate transport links to retail outlets in North Edinburgh are Development not specifically referred to. Tra 1 - Major Travel Clarify if the policy refers to non-residential development. Generating Development Tra 10 - Cycle and Footpath Safeguard all former rail routes. Network Transport & Other Make direct reference to the requirement for infrastructure servicing in new Infrastructure - Omission developments e.g. recycling. Local Plan in General Plan must be flexible to adapt to changes in demographics. Concern regarding shift in emphasis with presumption to permit development benefits developers too much. Great King Street Des 7 - Waterfront Opposes tall buildings along the waterfronts. Association Development Ret 1 - Retail Development Objects to any proposal for underground shopping at Princes Street Gardens. in Edinburgh City Centre Tra 11 - City Centre Public Opposes underground car parking in George Street, but suggest consideration Parking of underground car park in Rutland Square or Drumsheugh Gardens. Tra 7 - Public Transport Opposes the incorporation of retail development at Waverley Station. Interchanges Greenhill and Churchhill Employment & Economic Employment growth in Edinburgh should be brought into line with labour Amenity Association Development – General supply (i.e. suppressed) in order to avoid an over-heated market, unacceptable Comment levels of travel-to-work, declining quality of environment etc. Hou 9 - HMOs Reduce the 40% limitation on HMOs to 33% or less. GVA Grimley Local Plan in General Welcomes redesignation of the Seafield Road area as "white land". Gyle Shopping Centre Des 2 - Co-ordinated Set out criteria for when an urban design framework or master plan is needed General Partner Limited Development in paragraph 4.11. Shopping, Entertainment & Make recognition that other centres can fulfil function of traditional town and Other Town Centre Uses – local centres in paragraph 9.4. General Comments

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxx - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Shopping, Entertainment & Suggests amendment to paragraph 9.2 to make specific reference to the Gyle. Other Town Centre Uses - General Shopping, Entertainment & The development of the Gyle Centre to provide new retail, leisure and Other Town Centre Uses - community facilities and a public transport interchange should be included as Omissions an identified proposal in Policy Ret 14 Tra 1 - Major Travel Delete the words "the most". Generating Development Appendix B - Shopping Objects to the description of the Gyle included in Appendix B. Centres The Gyle should be a Town Centre not a Major Centre

Strategy Emphasise the importance of town and major centres - not just City Centres - in paragraph 2.8. Hallam Land Hou 1 - Housing Remove site at Burdiehouse from the green belt and identify as a housing Management Development proposal. HSG 12 - Newcraighall Objects to housing proposal on various grounds. North HSG 13 - Newcraighall East Objects to housing proposal on various grounds. Strategy The key features of the vision should be set out in a separate para. Specific reference should be made to the allocation of greenfield and Green Belt sites under Chapter 7 in paragraph 2.6. Hart Estates Areas of Major Change – A reassessment of the Areas of Major Change should be carried out and be General Comment open to public scrutiny for first time. Design Principles for New This section is aspirational and lacks specification as to what constitutes good Development – General design and layout. Comment Env 2 - Listed Buildings - Wording should be modified to reflect section 59 of the Listed Buildings and Setting Conservation Areas (Scotland) Act 1997. Env 5 - Conservation Areas Wording of policy and paragraphs 5.10 and 5.11 should be modified to reflect - New Development wording of relevant Act. Env 9 - Green Belt The wording must be altered to comply with SPP21 Hou 4 - Density Detailed guidance on densities should be set out in the plan Hou 7 - Affordable Housing The requirement for affordable housing should where possible be met within the locality where need has been identified Housing and Community There is a need for more family housing Facilities – General Comment

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxxi - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Hart Estates Ltd Hou 1 - Housing Remove site at Gilmerton Dykes Road from the green belt and identify as a Development housing proposal. Os 1 - Open Space Remove site at Traquair Park East from the open space designation and show Protection as "white land" in the urban area or specifically identified for development. Health & Safety Local Plan in General Suggests the inclusion of paragraph(s) explaining the Planning Authorities Executive position with regard to handling notifiable substances. An example is supplied. Suggests a presumption is made against significant developments (in particular high density developments) near major hazard installations and pipelines. Proposals Map: Show locations of the notifiable installations consistent with SPP1. Henderson Global Des 1 - Design Quality and Wording insufficiently precise and likely to involve excessive subjectivity. Investments Context Des 2 - Co-ordinated Should be re-worded to provide further precision and clarity. Development Des 5 - Public Realm Elaborate on "in the vicinity of development" to ensure clarity. Des 8 - Tall Buildings Need further clarity in terms of preferred locations for taller buildings. Design Principles for New Amend paragraph 4.7 to refer to need for public sector funding bodies to Development - General prioritise infrastructure proposals at Leith Docks and Granton. Design Principles for New Greater degree of cross-referencing with national design guidance required Development - Omissions Caring for the Environment - The World Heritage Site should be distinct from other historic gardens and Omissions landscapes and be covered by a specific policy. Ret 1 - Retail Development Retail development in the City Centre Retail Core should be "encouraged and in Edinburgh City Centre supported". Policy should not apply to wider Central Area. Ret 2 - Retail Development Criterion b) should be amended to refer to potential impact on City Centre and in Town Centres and Local other town centres. Centres Ret 3 - Retail Development Should include reference to the City Centre. on the edge of Town Centre and Local Centres Ret 5 - Retail Development Should focus on development to accommodate a mix of uses, including retail. in or on the edge of Major Shopping Centres Shopping, Entertainment & Concern regarding relationship between EARNS and ECLP strategy. Other Town Centre Uses – Insufficient detail provided on future retail capacity. General Comment

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxxii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Amend paragraph 9.7 criterion 5 to refer to a target of 52,500 sq m of "net sales comparison goods" floorspace. Shopping, Entertainment & Individual proposals should be referred to in policy RET2 and shown as Other Town Centre Uses - opportunities on the Proposals Map. Omissions Tra 2 - Planning Conditions Clarify policy wording. and Agreements Tra 4 - Design of Car Policy is unduly restrictive. Parking Tra 5 - Tram Add to end of the policy "The ongoing need to safeguard the routes….will be monitored and reviewed annually….." Henderson Global Emp 3 - Business and Remove Business and Industry designation from 525 Ferry Road. Investors (Ferry Road) Industry Areas Hercules Unit Trust Ret 7 - Key town centre Include "a Major Shopping Centre" after each of the references to "Town uses - preferred locations Centres" Ret 8 - Key town centre Include "a Major Shopping Centre" after each of the references to "Town uses - other locations Centres" Shopping, Entertainment & Considers that the use of the EARNS study as a basis for policy is flawed. Other Town Centre Uses – 2nd objective should be more flexible to recognise that centres may change General Comment their role/status and that new centres may emerge. Appendix B - Shopping Reference should be made to important role of Newcraighall/The Jewel in Centres providing accessible shopping and leisure uses in South East Edinburgh.

Historic Scotland Des 1 - Design Quality and Refer to Scheduled Ancient Monuments in criterion b). Context Des 3 - Development Add criteria relating to the special characteristics of conservation areas. Design Des 7 - Waterfront Strengthen the reference to 'attractive frontage' to take account of the Development changing character of the Union Canal. Env 2 - Listed Buildings - Advise strengthening policy by referring to the immediate and wider setting of Setting listed buildings. Env 3 - Listed Buildings - Recommend the policy also takes into account character. Alterations Env 4 - Conservation Areas Recommend provision for the demonstration of the viability of new proposals - Demolition and the securing of their implementation by appropriate planning condition before demolition.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxxiii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Advise that this policy seek to ensure that proposals will preserve and enhance the appearance of the conservation area. Env 8 - Historic Gardens Advises that the word 'historic' be removed from title and policy. and Landscapes Caring for the Environment Concern about the absence of a policy commitment to the World Heritage Site. – General Comment Caring for the Environment - Advises that the supporting text (paragraphs 5.7-5.9) makes reference to the Omissions National Guidance which applies to the protection of the historic environment. Hou 4 - Density Recommends reference to the historic environment is made in paragraph 7.16. Advise that development in conservation areas take account of the special character of the conservation area, as described in the relevant Conservation Area Character Appraisal. Inf 2 - Renewable Energy Recommends information on the potential unsuitability of solar panels and wind turbines on listed buildings and within conservation areas. Ret 1 - Retail Development Recommend an additional criterion which seeks to secure the preservation and in Edinburgh City Centre enhancement of the WHS, adjacent conservation areas and the settings of listed buildings and scheduled monuments. Shopping, Entertainment & Suggests a reference to schemes that go hand-in-hand with the conservation Other Town Centre Uses – and repair of the historic environment in paragraph 9.40. General Comment SCH 6 - Holy Rood RC High Respect the settings of Duddingston House (A-listed) and the grounds School contained in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland. SCH 9 - Boroughmuir High Advise importance of reusing existing B-listed school. School Local Plan in General Concern that there is little cross referencing between heritage policies and other policies. Strategy Include reference to the historic environment in paragraph 2.4. Homes for Scotland Des 1 - Design Quality and Re-write to make tone of policy more positive. Context Des 4 - Layout Design Supports the principle that designs should no longer be dominated by roads standards in paragraph 4.17. Des 5 - Public Realm Paragraph 4.18: Require Council to set a strategy for the public realm of which individual developments should then contribute cumulatively to achieving. Des 6 - Urban Edge Paragraph 4.24: Reinforce the edge of current Green Belt (e.g. by 50 metre Development tree planting) will limit the options to reconfigure the Green Belt in the future. Hou 2 - Housing Mix Suggests the requirements are excessive.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxxiv - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Open Space and Provision Include clear local standards for new provision in the context of existing for Sport - Omissions surpluses/deficits in provision. Tra 2 - Planning Conditions Suggests developers do not generally become involved in supporting other and Agreements commercial operators to run services. Circular 12/1996: Developers should only be expected to pay for infrastructure which is directly required to mitigate their development. Hunters Hall Housing AMC 3 - Craigmillar Objects to housing allocations on Hunters Hall Park. Co-Op Ltd Areas of Major Change – Objects to any plans to site new Hearts Supporters Club at junction of General Comment Road and Niddrie House Avenue. Iain Gotts Associates Env 9 - Green Belt Review green belt boundary through local plan process. Hou 7 - Affordable Housing Allow larger grouping of affordable housing of 100 units in large sites. Allow greater flexibility on large greenfield sites to ensure that the agreed mix respects identified needs. Housing and Community Suggests guidelines on the level of family housing (including affordable Facilities – General housing) to be provided in large schemes, applied ward by ward to take into Comment account the demand: supply relationships across the City. Tra 5 - Tram Consider including major developments on greenfield sites outwith the 750m corridor into the approved tram contributions policy to support their sustainability. Local Plan in General Regrets the omission of the Rural West into the ECLP. Industrial Property Emp 3 - Business and Add new paragraph to policy allowing mixed use proposals in defined Business Investment Fund Industry Areas and Industry areas where: - the existing premises are no longer suitable for such purposes - it is demonstrated that redevelopment will lead to a net gain or improvement in employment opportunities and/or business floorspace to service the employment needs/requirements of that part of the city. Remove Business and Industry designation at Bonnington Industrial Estate, Newhaven Road, as it is not possible to redevelop current industrial estate to provide small business premises. Emp 4 - Small Business mend policy to allow loss of employment floorspace outwith defined Business Needs and Industry areas if it can be demonstrated that: - the continuation of the existing use would be harmful to the environment or amenity of the area; or - the site is no longer suitable for industrial, business or storage use; or - there is insufficient demand for the site to be retained in industrial, business or storage use; or - it would be more appropriate to redevelop the site for mixed use proposals involving a significant element of employment use. Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxxv - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) ING (UK) Property Appendix B - Shopping Extend City Centre primary shopping frontage to incorporate south side of St Centres Andrew Square

Inverleith Allotments Os 1 - Open Space Consider the enlargement of allotments and protect them in perpetuity. Association Committee Protection Open Space and Provision Concern regarding location of sports pitches close to other open spaces used for Sport – General for quiet recreation. Suggest more use of school playing fields. Comment Open Space and Provision Amend Proposals Map to clearly define Allotments with brown for Sport - Omissions hatching. Isle Rathan Ltd Hou 1 - Housing Allocate business site at 67 Marionville Road for residential development. Development J Smart & Co Emp 3 - Business and Omit reference to loss of industrial or business potential, to allow equivalent (Contractors) plc Industry Areas floorspace to be provided in mixed use schemes. John Lewis Shopping, Entertainment & Support policies Ret 1 - 3, Ret 7 & Ret 10 -11 Other Town Centre Uses – General Comment John Swan & Sons plc Appendix B - Shopping Area of open space at corner of Avenue and New Mart Road should Centres be included within Chesser Avenue local centre.

Kingsford Estates Hou 1 - Housing Remove site at Barnton Reservoir from Green Belt and include as a Housing Development Proposal Land Securities Trillium Emp 1 - Office Development Re-word final sentence in paragraph 8.9 to promote a 'mix of uses' at ground level, in order to foster city centre vitality, not solely shops. Env 5 - Conservation Areas Clarify what is meant or required by the term impact assessment in criterion d) - New Development of policy. Env 8 - Historic Gardens Supports policy on historic gardens with appendix listing these. and Landscapes Tra 11 - City Centre Public Re-word policy to apply to sites on edge of city centre, such as Haymarket Parking House. Tra 5 - Tram Re-word paragraph 10.17 to refer to the Tram Developer Contributions guidelines, which explain the calculations behind the policy. Tra 7 - Public Transport Provide more detail on the proposals for Haymarket public transport Interchanges interchange, the Scottish Executive led study, the master planning process for the Haymarket area, including non-transport related development.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxxvi - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Leith Central AMC 1b - Leith Docks LDDF should look beyond the Dock boundaries, greater integration between Community Council new and old communities required. Locate new facilities outwith the Docklands, e.g., at Leith Theatre. Reference in paragraph 3.9 should state Leith as a whole. More family housing is essential and should be built in next phase. Hou 2 - Housing Mix More consultation required regarding 10% housing suitable for older people. Hou 7 - Affordable Housing Omit reference allowing off-site affordable housing provision. Hou 9 - HMOs Purpose built and professionally managed housing for rent required for students/key workers/young workers. Concern regarding impact of buy-to-let and HMOs in Leith tenements - 30 threshold should be in place for former and 40% HMO off a tenement common stair. Housing and Community Show all the housing sites and sites with planning permission for housing in Facilities – General the Proposals Map. Comment HSG 10 - Meadowbank Objects to the redevelopment of Meadowbank and resultant loss in sports facility. If part of site is to be retained for recreation, this should be made clear in Plan. HSG 15 - Powderhall Objects on grounds that site will still be needed for waste facility because of difficulties with Seafield alternative. Open Space and Provision Include policy for the protection of allotments. for Sport – General Comment Appendix B - Shopping Extend the Primary Shopping Frontage along length of Leith Walk. Centres Leith Links Residents' Inf 1 - Waste Management Concern that Seafield option is included in the plan despite letter to residents Association from Mr Mark Turley which commits the council to reject this option. Open Space and Provision Promote better use of existing open spaces and community use of school for Sport – General facilities. Comment Transport & Other Concern with little mention of rail especially south suburban route. Infrastructure- Omissions Leith Rules Golf Society AMC 1c - Salamander Place Retain 2nd hole and 3rd tee within redevelopment of bottling plan site. Liberton Association Des 6 -Urban Edge Concern about criterion a), as it is considered that no significant development Development could conserve or enhance the landscape setting of the city. Env 2 - Listed Buildings - Strengthen policy to extend setting of the house. Setting

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxxvii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Tra 6 - Park and Ride Safeguard Burdiehouse for future park and ride. Liberton Trust Env 9 - Green Belt Designate Gun Emplacements (disused) at "Brownfield". Housing and Community Designate sites at Blackford Glen Road and Alnwickhill Road as housing. Facilities - Omissions LIDL UK Emp 3 - Business and In exceptional circumstances development for discount food stores should be Industry Areas permitted within industrial/employment areas. Ret 6 - Out of Centre Retail Criterion b) is ambiguous and should be reworded. Criterion e) should be Development deleted. Shopping, Entertainment & Explicit recognition should be given to the benefits of discount food stores. Other Town Centre Uses – General Comment Shopping, Entertainment & There should be express policy support for shopping for every day needs in Other Town Centre Uses - areas which are currently poorly served by existing town or local centres Omissions Lothian and Borders Des 3 - Development Recommends that all buildings achieve Secured By Design status. Police Design Hou 10 - Gypsy/Travellers Recommends that potential sites should not be developed without full Stopping Place consultation with Lothian and Borders Police. Ret 13 - Food and Drink Recommend that all licensed premises are built to the standard of Secured By Establishments Design Licensed Premises. Mactaggart & Mickel Areas of Major Change – A reassessment of the Areas of Major Change should be carried out and be General Comment open to public scrutiny for first time. Design Principles for New This section is aspirational and lacks specification as to what constitutes good Development – General design and layout. Comment Env 2 - Listed Buildings - Wording should be modified to reflect section 59 of the Listed Buildings and Setting Conservation Areas (Scotland) Act 1997. Env 5 - Conservation Areas Wording of policy and paragraphs 5.10 and 5.11 should be modified to reflect - New Development wording of relevant Act. Env 9 - Green Belt The wording must be altered to comply with SPP21 Hou 4 - Density Detailed guidance on densities should be set out in the plan. Hou 7 - Affordable Housing The requirement for affordable housing should where possible be met within the locality where need has been identified. Housing and Community There is a need for more family housing. Facilities – General Comment

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxxviii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Malcolm Fraser Des 3 - Development Concern that all development might be argued to have 'a materially detrimental Architects Design effect on the amenity of its neighbours' in criterion d). Des 9 - Alterations and Criterion a) - concern with reliance placed on 'compatibility'; there is an Extensions additional need for extensions to display integrity. Ret 1 -Retail Development Opposed to reference to a retail deck above Waverley Station and the in Edinburgh City Centre underground Princes Street Mall as possible extensions of the retail core. Local Plan in General There is a nice balance between caution and encouragement; its aspirational tone is to be commended. Marco's Leisure Ret 7 - Key town centre Amend wording to include "or a Local Centre". uses - preferred locations Martin & Frost and Emp 3 - Business and Remove Business and Industry designation from 3/13 and 15/19 West Bowling James Gray & Sons Industry Areas Green Street, Bonnington. Martin & son Env 13 - Local Nature Remove Local Nature Conservation Site designation from land at 2/8 West (Edinburgh) Ltd Conservation Sites Bowling Green Street. McCarthy & Stone Hou 2 - Housing Mix Seeks clarification on position regarding Lifetime Homes, housing suitable for the elderly and wheelchair accessible housing. Hou 7 - Affordable Housing More information should be provided on the Council's financial assumptions relating to the implementation of affordable housing policy. Seeks amendments to supporting text relating to off-site provision of affordable housing Need to monitor the effect that the revised affordable housing requirements has on the pace of development. Housing and Community Concern regarding relationship between the SPG, the forthcoming Practice Facilities – General Note and local plan policy on affordable housing. Comment Castle Des 5 - Public Realm Include statement reflecting cost burden of private open space. School Env 13 - Local Nature Provide evidence and discuss with school designation of the Colinton Castle Conservation Sites Sports Club and the School sports land to the west. Remove allocation to the immediate west of The Cedars as there is no nature conservation value. Env 2 - Listed Buildings - Adopt wording in section 59 of the Listed Buildings and Conservation Setting (Scotland) Act 1997. Env 5 - Conservation Areas Refer to 'South Lakeland' test - recognising that preservation or enhancement - New Development applies to development, and is not in itself otherwise relevant. Adjust par 5.10 and 5.11 to recognise dynamic nature of the concept of conservation. Hou 13 - School Proposals Include reference to private schools, and include known private school proposals in table 7.1.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxxix - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Strategy Include statement on positive action to preserve and enhance greenspace. Council Ret 14 - Shopping and Consider that the effect of policy would be to allow further retail developments Related Proposals in locations around the city, at odds with the Council's stated aim of precluding development in such locations in order to protect the city centre as the regional shopping focus. Ret 5 - Retail Development Consider that the effect of policy would be to allow further retail developments in or on the edge of Major in locations around the city, at odds with the Council's stated aim of precluding Shopping Centres development in such locations in order to protect the city centre as the regional shopping focus. Transport & Other Refer to not just the safeguarding of tram routes but also to their possible Infrastructure - Omission extensions, such as tram line 3 to Dalkeith. Paragraph 10.15: Provide explicit policy support for the grade separation of Sheriffhall roundabout. Miller Developments Ltd Env 15 - Flood Protection Premature to identify land at as "Area of Importance for Flood Control" until outcome of Water of Leith FPO inquiry. Open Space and Provision Need additional policy which supports new proposals for sport and leisure for Sport - Omissions uses. Tra 4 - Design of Car Wording of policy is unduly restrictive - criteria a) and b) should either be Parking deleted or more flexible. Miller Homes Ltd. Env 5 - Conservation Areas Amend the Morton Mains Conservation Area boundary to accord with that - New Development shown in the adopted South West Edinburgh Local Plan. Env 9 - Green Belt Delete the site at Winton from the green belt. Hou 1 - Housing Allocate land at Winton for low density residential development. Development Ministry of Defence and Caring for the Environment Objects to AGLV, open space - green corridor and Local Nature Conservation Defence Estates – General Comment site designations at Dreghorn polo fields. Caring for the Environment Do not include site in Colinton Conservation Area or designate as a Local – General Comment Nature Conservation Site. Hou 1 - Housing Designate site at Dreghorn as a housing proposal in tables 7.2 and 7.3, to Development contribute to Structure Plan housing requirement. Mobile Operators Inf 3 - Telecommunications Supports policy. Association (MOA) Mountgrange Local Plan in General Caltongate should be identified as a Development Opportunity for a mix of Caltongate Ltd uses. Mr & Mrs Purves Hou 1 - Housing Remove site at 42 West Mill Road from the Green Belt and Local Nature Development Conservation site and identify as a housing proposal.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxxx - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Mr A Smith and Hou 1 - Housing Remove site at Woodhall Mains/ from the green belt and identify Caledonia Land Development as a housing proposal. Muir Smith Evans Shopping, Entertainment & Princes Street requires a location specific policy and a targeted action plan. Other Town Centre Uses - Omissions Napier University Employment & Economic Provide a policy for the development of higher education in the city, with Development - Omissions appropriate references to Napier University, specifically its five main campuses in the urban area, including three - Sighthill, Craiglockhart and Craighouse - where further growth will be concentrated. National Grid Property Hou 7 - Affordable Housing A flexible and site by site basis should be adopted for provision. Limited National Grid Property Housing and Community Housing estimates given for Granton in different parts of the Plan vary. Limited Facilities – General Comment Tra 5 – Tram Re-word to stress critical importance of tram to the waterfront regeneration proposals. NEAR AMC 2 - Granton Waterfront Requests further consideration be given to impact of two new local centres at Granton Waterfront on existing shopping centres in the area. Requests that consideration be given to a consultants' study on integration of new development with existing communities. Would encourage the development of a better mix of housing at Granton Waterfront. Important to ensure suitable sites are identified for small business use at Granton Waterfront. Requests further consideration be given to impact of two new primary schools at Granton Waterfront on existing schools in the area. Asks for clarification regarding affordable housing provision at Granton Waterfront. Hou 1 - Housing The Pennywell neighbourhood renewal area or as a minimum the existing Development Craigroyston High School site should be identified as a housing proposal. Hou 2 - Housing Mix Requests definition of "housing for families with children". Os 3 - Public Open Space The issue of maintenance of open spaces must be considered at design stage Provision and secured through legal agreement. Network Rail Tra 13 - Rail Freight Question the value of seeking to retain Slateford as a freight facility given its poor road access. Network Rail Tra 2 - Planning Conditions Refer to the provision of infrastructure and/or financial support for rail services and Agreements or rail infrastructure where necessary and appropriate.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxxxi - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) New Town and Open Space and Provision Include various existing open spaces for specific protection. All of King George Broughton Community for Sport - Omissions V park should be afforded the same level of protection. Council Newcraighall Miners HSG 12 - Newcraighall No objection to housing proposals subject to developer contributions to provide Welfare Society, North local community facilities. Tenants & Residents HSG 13 - Newcraighall East No objection to housing proposals subject to developer contributions to provide Society & Heritage local community facilities. Society NHS Lothian Areas of Major Change - Include reference to the increased population numbers in addition to housing Omissions figures to ensure the city can meet changing population needs for health services. Des 3 - Development Supports policy and suggests the inclusion of a criterion that prioritises Design pedestrian movement over vehicle movement.

Des 4 - Layout Design Supports further introduction of home zones in paragraph 4.17. Suggests inclusion of a criterion that makes explicit a hierarchy of movement: walking, cycling, public transport, cars, lorries. Hou 10 - Gypsy/Travellers Suggests the wording of this policy could be more positive i.e. 'will only be Stopping Place permitted' is quite negative and could possibly be viewed as discriminatory. Hou 11 - Community Supports policy. Facilities Include amendment to include the possibility for developers to make financial contributions to meet costs of providing additional primary care and community health facilities. Hou 2 - Housing Mix Supports the aspiration for lifetime homes. Hou 3 - Private Open Space Supports policy. Hou 7 - Affordable Housing Support policy. Os 1 - Open Space Audit of current open space and playing fields is required. Protection Ret 4 - Protection of Local Suggest that specific guidance is drawn up that ensures that local shopping Centres facilities are within reasonable walking distance e.g. 15 minutes or 800 metres, of all residential areas. Shopping, Entertainment & Include policy that prevents location of new fast food and gambling shops Other Town Centre Uses - within the immediate proximity of schools. Omissions Tra 10 - Cycle and Footpath Supports the provision of an enhanced cycle and footpath network separated Network from vehicular traffic.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxxxii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Local Plan in General Endorse the importance of the enforcement of policies. NHS Lothian (Ryden - Hou 1 - Housing Site at 22 - 38 Chalmers Street should be included within Housing Proposal JW) Development HSG5 Quartermile. Redesignate the Royal Victoria Hospital, Craigleith Road/Crewe Road South for residential development. North British Distillery Emp 3 - Business and Remove Business and Industry designation from North British Distillery site. Company Ltd Industry Areas Norwich Union Life and Employment & Economic Identify property occupied by NULAP, namely Rosebery House, as a Pensions Development - Omissions development opportunity on Proposals Map and in Written Statement. Ocean Points AMC 1b - Leith Docks Land at Ocean Drive should be identified for residential purposes rather than Development Limited being part of the strategic business centre. Old Town Community Des 8 - Tall Buildings Within identified zones on proposals map must also adhere to SPG on High Council Buildings Study. Design Principles for New Make policies more precise or provide design criteria in policies throughout the Development – General plan allowing specific criteria to be related to the type or location of Comment development proposals. Caring for the Environment Include policy with general sustainability criteria to apply to all development – General Comment proposals. Housing and Community Include policies to support development initiatives from public bodies and Facilities – General community organisations which address shortfalls in community facilities. Comment Os 2 - Playing Fields Greater protection/robustness required - all criteria needs to be met. Protection Ret 1 - Retail Development Object to all mention of possible underground mall on Princes Street. Priority in Edinburgh City Centre should be given to improvement and intensification of use of existing buildings rather than demolition which conflicts with waste reduction commitments. Ret 12 - Speciality Shopping Include criteria for assessment of development proposals and refer to the Streets characteristics that need to be protected. Local Plan in General Cross refer between policies. ECLP provides diluted version of the existing Local Plan and glosses over issues. As there is a presumption in planning legislation to allow development, it is more appropriate for policies to indicate where support will be given where it adheres to specific criteria. Add policies promoting community engagement/community planning. Requests that additional policies re sustainability and community facilities are drafted in consultation with community councils, the sustainability development unit and the community planning team, to ensure the policy development is an exemplar of good practice and community engagement.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxxxiii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) PARC Craigmillar Ltd Appendix B - Shopping Seeks expansion of Craigmillar local centre and re-designation as a town Centres centre.

Performance Retail Des 1 - Design Quality and Likely to involve excessive subjectivity and is insufficiently precise. Limited Partnership Context Des 2 - Co-ordinated Should be re-worded to provide further precision and clarity. Development Des 5 - Public Realm Criterion c) should be elaborated on with more specific reference than "in the vicinity of the development". Design Principles for New Require greater degree of cross-referencing with national design guidance. Development - Omissions Ret 5 - Retail Development Identify which major centres are capable of becoming sustainable town in or on the edge of Major centres/retail locations and prioritise expansion accordingly. Shopping Centres Amend wording to state "will only be granted planning permission where a deficiency exists and were no suitable sites are suitable or available…" Ret 7 - Key town centre Add "or a major shopping centre" after the words "town centre". uses - preferred locations Ret 8 - Key town centre Add "or a Major Shopping Centre" after the words "town centre" in criterion a). uses - other locations Shopping, Entertainment & Amend paragraph 9.7 criterion 5 to refer to a target of 52,500 sq m of net sales Other Town Centre Uses – comparison goods floorspace. General Comment Concern regarding relationship between EARNS and ECLP strategy. Insufficient detail provided on future retail capacity. Shopping, Entertainment & Direct reference should be made to opportunity for additional retail floorspace Other Town Centre Uses - at . Omissions Tra 5 - Tram Add to end of the policy "The ongoing need to safeguard the routes….will be monitored and reviewed annually….." Persimmon Homes Env 9 - Green Belt Objects to designated green belt and wording of Policy Env 9 and requests a green belt review to ensure compliance with the structure plan and SPP21. Open Space and Provision A greenspace policy is required. for Sport - Omissions Persimmon Homes Hou 1 - Housing Remove site at Edmonstone from the green belt and identify as a housing (East Scotland) Development proposal. Residents' Ret 12 - Speciality Shopping Reflect the diversity and independent traders along Leith Walk. Association Streets

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxxxiv - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Appendix B - Shopping Include as Primary Shopping Frontage 578-368, 366-294, 295-365, 367-381, Centres 1-32 Leith Walk, and any new shop units planned on the Shrub Hill development. Portobello Amenity HSG 12 - Newcraighall Objects to both HSG 12 and 13 on grounds that it threatens wellbeing of the Society North Green Belt and is not necessary given over provision of dwellings at waterfront. Inf 1 - Waste Management Objects on grounds that Portobello already suffers from traffic congestion and would not be able to cope with additional traffic generation from Seafield, which is not the most suitable site, other 3 sites are identified. Os 1 - Open Space Objects to policy as it is too open and threatens all open spaces. Protection Open Space and Provision Include site at 19-24 Portobello Promenade as open space. Propose council to for Sport - Omissions acquire the land. Portobello Campaign Ret 13 - Food and Drink Include Portobello as sensitive area. Against the Superstore Establishments Ret 14 - Shopping and Allow no further expansion of out-of-town centres until all extra floor space Related Proposals identified is provided and occupied. Ret 4 - Protection of Local Clarify when retail impact assessments are required - suggest threshold set at Centres 1,000sq.m. Shopping, Entertainment & Encourage residential use above retail use. Other Town Centre Uses – General Comment Shopping, Entertainment & Amend town centre shading on proposals map. Other Town Centre Uses - Omissions Portobello Community Areas of Major Change - Include waterfront from Kings Road, Portobello to Leith as an additional area Council Omissions for major change, with focus on residential and leisure activities. BUS 4 - Newcraighall Road Link this proposal with the redevelopment of the waterfront between King's Road and Seafield. Employment & Economic Include business proposals in Portobello -esp. western Portobello/Telferton. Development - Omissions Recognise vacant sites could be allowed for housing but would resist retail proposals; mention masterplan for this area. Env 9 - Green Belt Avoid Green Belt loss with the development of towns outside such as Dalkeith and Leith. Hou 13 - School Proposals Omission - no mention of future of Portobello schools. HSG 12 - Newcraighall Objects as it is not considered to be required in view of waterfront North developments.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxxxv - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) HSG 13 - Newcraighall East Objects as it is not considered to be required in view of waterfront developments. Inf 1 - Waste Management Seafield site not considered in keeping with waterfront plans. Consider site with rail transfer. Consider community recycling site south of the coast road. Inf 2 - Renewable Energy Extend grant availability to improve insulation standards and increased use of renewables. Os 1 - Open Space Amend wording to policy to strengthen protection. Protection Open Space and Provision Include site at 19-24 Portobello Promenade as open space. Propose council to for Sport - Omissions acquire the land. Transport & Other Commit to reopening Portobello station within 5 years. Provide more details on Infrastructure - Omission bus information and integration of bus service to improve rail network and proposed tram routes. Portobello for New Hou 13 - School Proposals Include Portobello High School and St John's Primary School in Table 7.1 to Schools reflect Council's commitment for their redevelopment, and insert comment that they are operating above capacity on a constrained site with limited scope for expansion. Os 1 - Open Space Delete "or" and replace with "and" in criterion c). Protection Portobello Park Action Hou 13 - School Proposals Concern regarding subjective nature of decisions on open space development. Group Os 1 - Open Space Need to define wording regarding criteria of over provision in the immediate Protection area. Object to criterion d) which implies that open space can be sacrificed for undefined community purposes. Os 2 - Playing Fields Clearly restrict to mean land use terms only - financial factors should be Protection excluded. Criterion b) - any developed playing field should revert to open space if the development fails. Criteria c) and d) should define accessibility/modal type. Queensferry and Des 1 - Design Quality and More detailed policies required regarding aesthetic quality of new District Community Context development. Clarify paragraph 4.15 - new developments should not Council complement existing (weak) townscapes, but aim to raise the quality. Des 3 - Development Clarify "acceptable model forms" as it implies uniform and restrictive Design assumption. Add criteria that new buildings be minimally attractive and interesting, and allow for the refusal of applications based on precedent of refusal for similarly poor proposal

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxxxvi - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Design Principles for New Give greater protection to strategic views with a Strategic Viewing Corridors Development - Omissions policy.

Caring for the Environment - Additional policy suggested - Listed Buildings - Enabling Development - to Omissions secure long term future of heritage assets.

Hou 11 - Community Policy is required to provide for children's play parks - suggests an accessibility Facilities criteria. Policy required that lists financial contributions/planning gain expected from developers - suggests a percentage of total value of the project; suggest the contributions could be spent outwith the immediate vicinity. Policy is required to ensure new developments are served by local shops - suggests use of developer contributions. Hou 3 - Private Open Space Include requirement for management/maintenance regime. Ret 11 - Alternative Use of Applicant must demonstrate the unit is not commercially viable. Changes of Shop Units - Town and use must retain visually active frontages to prevent dead frontages. Local Centres Tra 2 - Planning Conditions Form separate policy for Green Travel Plan to make requirement clearer. and Agreements Tra 4 - Design of Car Apply criteria to large retailers where possible. Parking Tra 9 - New Roads List requirements for perimeter landscaping, public art and badger tunnels. Local Plan in General Policy wording is general, consider expressing policy as law courts with the use of precedents. Ravelstane Ltd Env 9 -Green Belt Remove Green Belt designation from Ravelston Quarry site. Glossary Define Brownfield land as contained in SPP3. Resolution Property BUS 4 - Newcraighall Road Remove BUS 4 proposal from Whitehill Road and reserve for long-term future Asset Management plc retail provision. Emp 3 - Business and Remove Business and Industry designation from Wickes and B&Q sites at Industry Areas Newcraighall. Ret 5 - Retail Development Identify Wickes, B&Q and Whitehill Road sites as part of Newcraighall / The in or on the edge of Major Jewel Major Shopping Centre. Shopping Centres Royal Park Terrace & HSG 10 - Meadowbank Object unless there is a clear urban design framework and provision for Spring Gardens affordable housing, small business space, and allotments.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxxxvii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Residents' Association

Royal Society for the AMC 3 - Craigmillar Reword to include biodiversity/LBAP objectives Protection of Birds AMC 4 - Fountainbridge Re-word to include biodiversity/LBAP objectives Des 8 - Tall Buildings Include other environmental issues surrounding tall buildings, not just aesthetics, in particular inhibitory effect of tall buildings on SPA interests. Design Principles for New Add policies establishing presumption against new development in areas Development - Omissions prone to flooding, and ensure development does not exacerbate risk of flooding. Refer to use of grey water and sewage disposal and treatment in the plan. Mention in policy the wider sustainability outcomes of good design e.g. need for travel, solar gain, energy use. Env 12 - Sites of Mention of Forth Islands SPA, which includes Inchmickery, in paragraph 5.22. International and National Re-word to provide stronger protection to sites of international and national Importance importance. Env 14 - Species Suggests further policy reference to LBAP process. Caring for the Environment Note in paragraph 5.4 and 5.5 that EIA may result in refusal of planning – General Comment permission. Tra 12 - Port and Ferry Caveat policy with requirement for an appropriate assessment of impacts on Terminals Forth SPAs. Appendix A - Nature Minor word changes and suggest inclusion of grid references. Conservation Sites Introduction Requires reference to the Edinburgh LBAP. Local Plan in General Concern raised with regard the timing of the SEA. Appropriate assessment required. Strategy Concern regarding impact to SPA/international wildlife designations. Recommends removal of proposed island at Granton and cruise liner terminal. Royal Zoological Employment & Economic Would welcome the inclusion of an endorsement of the Zoo Masterplan in the Society of Scotland Development – General finalised plan. Comments Env 13 - Local Nature Amend boundary of Local Nature Reserve to exclude area proposed for zoo Conservation Sites services. Remove local nature reserve designation from area covered by Proposal HSG 14 HSG 14 - Edinburgh Zoo Amend boundary of housing proposal to include site of wild dogs enclosure. Remove this site from the green belt. Increase site capacity to approx 130 units.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxxxviii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Amend boundary of housing proposal to include north paddock. S G Baker Limited Hou 1 - Housing Remove site at Woodhall Mill Brae from the AGLV and identify as a housing Development proposal. SCA Packaging Ltd Emp 3 - Business and Remove Business and Industry designation from SCA site at Road, Industry Areas and identify as a specific development site or as undesignated land. Scottish and Newcastle AMC 4 - Fountainbridge Refer simply to the Fountainbridge Development Brief, provide better balanced resume of brief contents, with less emphasis on school. Des 7 - Waterfront Re-word criteria b) and d) to state that Council will use its planning and Development acquisition powers to ensure access and that there is a planning context. Policy is seen as too aspirational, concerns relate to Fountainbridge Brewery site and proposals. SCH 9 - Boroughmuir High Comments column should clarify that proposal is subject to funding and School acquisition. Scottish Enterprise Areas of Major Change - City Centre, particularly Princes Street, should be identified as an Area of Edinburgh and Lothians Omissions Major Change. Emp 2 - Centre for Policy does not reflect the terms of the planning permission: re-word to be Biochemical Research supportive of ancillary support services. Replacement policy suggested, including term 'commercial spin-offs'. Employment & Economic The first objective is not ambitious enough and should be re-worded to read: Development – General 'promote and provide for continued growth, develop the city's competitive Comments advantage and direct new investment to sustainable and accessible locations'. Employment & Economic Provide a policy on hotel developments, in response to forecast increase in Development - Omissions demand. Env 9 - Green Belt Re-word to take account of SPP 21 Green Belts. Transport & Other Include a section on water supply and drainage issues. Infrastructure - Omissions Appendix B - Shopping Waverley Station should be included in 'town centre' to encourage retail Centres development there. All frontages in George Street should be designated 'primary' for retail purposes on Proposals Map. More clarity should be given (in section 6) on the role of Ocean Terminal and Gyle shopping centres. Introduction Introduction and Strategy chapters should provide a more specific and ambitious vision for the city, drawing out short and long term challenges, positioning capital in regional and international context. There should be a clearer emphasis and priority to commercial development in the city centre.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxxxix - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Scottish Environment Des 3 - Development Expand bullet three to refer to waste minimisation and sustainable waste Protection Agency Design management during construction phases of development. Expand policy to deal with flood risk issues, promote SUDS and the protection of the water environment, encourage the use of renewable energy technologies. Des 4 - Layout Design Expand policy to deal with SUDS issues and energy efficiency techniques such as orientation. Design Principles for New Paragraph 4.6 is welcome in that it shows that the Council is aware of the Development – General growing problem of high density housing upon congestion and air quality. Comments Env 12 - Sites of Policies Env 12 and 13 should include additional criteria: there is no suitable International and National alternative site for the development and the public interest outweighs the Importance nature conservation value of the site. Env 15 - Flood Protection Re-word criterion b) to delete reference to areas of importance for flood control and apply more generally Env 16 - Air, Water and Soil Provide additional and separate policies on air pollution, land contamination, Quality the water environment and SUDS Caring for the Environment - Provide additional policy protecting species and habitats identified as priorities Omissions in LBAP. Inf 1 - Waste Management Identify the Portobello option for a waste management facility on the Proposals Map, together with other sites required to meet needs identified in Lothian and Borders Waste Plan. Policy Env 11 should address landfill operations. Inf 2 - Renewable Energy Provide policy for 10% on-site renewable energy generation for all developments above a given size and more generally reducing carbon dioxide emissions and tackling climate change. Tra 1 - Major Travel Re-word policy to make reference to environmental concerns such as air Generating Development quality and the Air Quality Action Plan, Tra 11 - City Centre Public Re-word policy to contain references to adverse effects upon congestion and Parking air quality, and the Council's park and ride facilities. Introduction Include in paragraph 1.12 need for appropriate assessment as well as SEA. Strategy Recognise potential adverse impacts of waterfront developments and give greater emphasise to modal shift aims in paragraph 2.9. Re-word paragraph 2.4, bullet 4 to read 'pollution levels need to be maintained at levels below the prescribed EU threshold values that have been set to protect human health'.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxl - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Scottish Executive AMC 2 - Granton Waterfront In paragraph 3.10, insert after Waterfront Edinburgh in parenthesis: A Development partnership between City of Edinburgh Council and Scottish Enterprise Department Planning Edinburgh and Lothians. Clarify that Caroline Park House is in private Division ownership. Design Principles for New Paragraph 4.17 make reference to PAN 76 New Residential Streets. Development – General Refer in paragraph 1 to SPP 1 and to Designing Places. Comments Paragraph 4.10, after expertise, refer to Architecture +Design Scotland. Paragraph 4.26 re-word to state 'after many years of careful management of development and initiatives.’ Paragraph 4.4, first sentence is unnecessarily cumbersome, particularly use of 'immutable'. Env 9 - Green Belt Re-word 'outdoor recreation' to read 'countryside recreation' in accordance with ELSP. Paragraph 5.18 - clarify which Department of the Scottish Executive and what issues are raised. Caring for the Environment - Include a list of conservation areas in an additional annex. Omissions Hou 1 - Housing Re-word paragraph 7.6 to ensure that Structure Plan reference is accurate. Development Hou 11 - Community Text should give examples of kinds of community facilities envisaged in policy. Facilities Hou 7 - Affordable Housing Paragraphs 7.20 to 7.27 should make reference to the specific guidance provided by PAN 74, and should identify clearly the relevant housing needs assessment. HSG 5 - Quartermile Commentary may need to be updated. Ret 1 - Retail Development Refer in paragraph 9.14 to City Centre Action Plan. in Edinburgh City Centre Ret 5 - Retail Development Need is not a requirement of SPP 8, and the emphasis placed on need in in or on the edge of Major policy should be re-considered. Shopping Centres Ret 6 - Out of Centre Retail Ret 5: the concept of need is not supported by government policy and should Development be re-considered in criterion a); the sequential approach as set out in Structure Plan should be reflected. Transport & Other The needs of freight, currently ignored, should be addressed (comment by Infrastructure - Omission Transport Scotland). Introduction Include a small indicative map to show boundaries of this and related local plan areas.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxli - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Re-word paragraph 1.5 for grammatical reasons. Re-word paragraph 1.9 to remove 'this that'. Strategy Make reference to the Edinburgh Park etc core development area, as defined in ELSP, and relate also to West Edinburgh Planning Framework. Scottish Executive Hou 1 - Housing No objection to referred sites with regard to the loss of prime agricultural land. Environment and Rural Development Affairs Department Scottish Natural AMC 1b - Leith Docks Proposed site for cruise liner terminal - further detail and 'appropriate Heritage assessment' required in view of possible effect on Forth SPA. Proposed route of coastal path west of Martello Tower should be set back from sea wall. AMC 3 - Craigmillar Show route proposed for Niddrie Burn restoration on Proposals Map. Des 7 - Waterfront Re-word policy title - ‘Waterside’ instead of 'Waterfront'. Include protection of Development landscape setting afforded by watercourses. Env 12 - Sites of Distinguish between internationally and nationally important sites, and provide International and National additional criteria for sites of international importance: that there are no Importance alternative solutions; that there are over-riding economic and social reasons for allowing development. Env 14 - Species Re-word policy to reflect licensing controls. Refer in text to bats, otters, and great crested newts - classed as European Protected Species - and need to undertake ESP surveys in support of planning applications, in accordance with 'Natura Regulations'. Make reference to Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004, which has replaced WCA 1981. Additional policy required, protecting habitats and species identified in Edinburgh Biodiversity Action Plan. Env 9 - Green Belt Initiate a strategic plan for development and conservation in the Green Belt. Housing and Community Structure Plan greenfield housing requirement should be re-examined. Facilities – General Comments HSG 7 - Campus Recognise nature conservation interest (badger sett). Os 1 - Open Space Include Craigmillar Allotments on the Proposal Map. Protection Emphasise finite nature and fragility of network, remove implication that poorly designed spaces might be developed. OSR 6 - Leith Waterfront Re-word to state that Leith Links allotments will not be prejudiced by waterfront playing fields greenspace proposal.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxlii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) OSR 8 - Craigmillar Castle Recognise nature conservation and other interests of the site. new city cemetery Tra 10 - Cycle and Footpath Reword policy and text to refer to paths or multi-use paths in place of cycle Network paths and footpaths, in keeping with Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. Tra 12 - Port and Ferry Carry out or highlight need for appropriate assessment of port and ferry Terminals terminals in view of possible impact on SPA. Introduction Concern raised with regard the timing of the SEA. Hou 1 - Housing HM Prison Edinburgh - Proposal of alternative housing site. Development Scottish Renewables Inf 2 - Renewable Energy Suggests the policy removes the list of renewables. Forum Transport & Other Supports the inclusion of a policy adopting targets for onsite renewable Infrastructure - Omissions microgeneration. Scottish Rugby Union Env 15 - Flood Protection Objects to designation of “Area of Importance for Flood Control" at Murrayfield plc, . Os 1 - Open Space Remove public park/garden designation on land in SRU ownership adjacent to Protection Roseburn park. Acknowledge the potential of Murrayfield as a development opportunity. Scottish Water Hou 1 - Housing Include site at Alnwickhill, Liberton Gardens as a housing site. (Estates) Development Include site at Fairmilehead, Buckstone Terrace as a housing site. Shawfair Developments Local Plan in General Support in general for the Local Plan as it stands, which will facilitate delivery of the Shawfair Master Plan proposals in Midlothian. Smith Scott Mullan Des 1 - Design Quality and Concern that wording requires new developments to be of a similar style to its Associates Context surroundings - instead suggests specific reference to e.g. scale. Design statements should be required on all applications regardless of size. Des 10 - Shopfronts Make more specific - some alterations are worthy of retention. Des 2 - Co-ordinated Use of one regeneration site should not compromise the use of a neighbouring Development site. Des 4 - Layout Design Concern that criterion e) which prioritises perimeter blocks over other layouts seems to preclude squares and specific site orientation issues. Des 5 - Public Realm Include street furniture hierarchy. Des 6 - Urban Edge Include reference to green belt development that could enhance local built Development environment. Des 8 - Tall Buildings Removal of "landmark" as a tall building does not have to have this function. Include mention of relative heights. Hou 2 - Housing Mix Glossary definition of family housing is too narrow.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxliii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Hou 3 - Private Open Space Relate open space standards to floor space with a definition of housing types. Clear open space and height standards required to fix housing volumes on sites thereby giving clarity regarding site values. Tra 4 - Design of Car Policy is too detailed and may preclude naturally ventilated underground car Parking parking. Local Plan in General Policies need to be supported by a range of neighbourhood plans that provide details. Somerfield Stores Ltd Hou 1 - Housing More detailed guidance provided on scale and nature of residential Development developments. Ret 6 - Out of Centre Retail Retail proposals associated with new residential development should be Development restricted to less than 500 sq m gross floorspace. Shopping, Entertainment & All proposals in excess of 1000 sq m of gross retailing floorspace should be Other Town Centre Uses – accompanied by a retail impact assessment. General Comments South Castle Properties Env 9 - Green Belt Proposes two further options for the green belt boundary at Brunstane. Ltd Hou 1 - Housing Remove existing steading and agricultural buildings at Brunstane from the Development green belt and identify as a housing proposal. South East Edinburgh Env 8 - Historic Gardens Wishes to reserve position pending discussions with SNH and Historic Development Company and Landscapes Scotland. South Lanarkshire Local Plan in General No comment. Council Southside Community Des 4 - Layout Design Support for community courtyards as extensions of stair partnerships. Council Encourage development of 'home zones' in new developments as well as existing streets. Hou 9 - HMOs Concern regarding use of appropriate baseline population data. Ret 11 - Alternative Use of Consider the restoration of shop units in Newington back to original garden Shop Units - Town and ground as occurred along Place. Local Centres

Shopping, Entertainment & Require definition of Primary Frontage. Other Town Centre Uses – General Comments Tra 3 - Private Car Parking Supports car-free sustainable housing developments. Appendix B - Shopping Extend Nicolson St/Clerk Street Town Centre to include South Clerk Street and Centres Newington Road. Consider Causewayside and Salisbury Place for inclusion as a Local Centre. Local Plan in General Include Nicolson and St Patrick Squares as green space in the Proposals Map.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxliv - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Concern regarding property numbering. Concern about building on floodplains in South East Wedge. Support for demolition of high rise blocks. Spokes Des 4 - Layout Design Include reference to cycle parking. Tra 10 - Cycle and Footpath Include statement that developments should where possible contribute to the Network cycle and walking network. Tra 3 - Private Car Parking Amend title to "Private parking" and include paragraph stating that planning permission will not be granted unless development meets cycle parking standards, including the nature and location of parking. Transport & Other Objects to lack of reference made to formal cycle parking standards. Infrastructure – Omissions Standard Life Emp 4 - Small Business Allow other considerations for alternative uses, character of the surrounding Needs area, and implications of the loss of the business use on the quality and quantity of such spaces in the area. Make explicit reference to small businesses in the policy - wording currently applies to all sizes of business floorspace. Env 13 - Local Nature Review designations, and remain unallocated, the south bank of Water of Leith Conservation Sites adjacent to Brandon Street and south side of the Tanfield building (north bank, as open space). Caring for the Environment - Define for clarity individual conservation area boundaries in the Proposals Omissions Map. Hou 2 - Housing Mix Redefine family housing in the glossary to consider two-bedroom flats in definition. Hou 7 - Affordable Housing Allow flexibility in the policy in order to consider level of need in specific area, exceptional costs e.g. brownfield redevelopment, land values and other financial obligations, in accordance with PAN 74. Standard Life Emp 3 - Business and Remove Business and Industry designation from Silverfields, Stanwell St site Assurance Company Industry Areas (formerly Standard Life offices). Stephen & Liz Employment & Economic Concern that business and industry area/strategic business centre designation Chalmers Development – General at South Gyle Crescent may restrict operations of street traders in the area. Comments Stewart Milne Holdings Local Plan in General Extend boundary to include area covered by Edinburgh West Local Plan. Stockbridge Colonies Env 15 - Flood Protection Include area between Roseburn Public Park and Murrayfield Playing Fields Residents Association into the area of importance for flood management. Os 1 - Open Space Concern that status of Inverleith Park appears to be downgraded. Protection

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxlv - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Open Space and Provision Amend proposals map to show Inverleith allotments hatched brown. for Sport - Omissions Stockbridge Community Shopping, Entertainment & Change description "Other Town Centres" to "Extra City Centres" to reflect the Council Other Town Centre Uses – importance of Stockbridge (and other areas close to core city centre), to the General Comments city centre's success. However, all shopping centres merit protection, and parking/traffic movement critical - bus lanes should be avoided. Local Plan in General Plan's vision lacks conviction - just a tool for development control. Public realm improvements appear arbitrary rather than planned as spaces with purpose. Define and rationalise community identities, and give new identities to newly developing destinations/stations/interchanges. SWT Lothians Env 13 - Local Nature In paragraph 5.25 refer to the SWT nature reserve at Johnston Terrace. Conservation Sites Local Plan in General Concern regarding impact of shoreline development on the SPAs. Taylor Woodrow Env 9 - Green Belt Objects to the boundaries of the green belt - these are neither long term or Developments defensible. Hou 1 - Housing Remove site at from the Green Belt and identify as a housing Development proposal Considers that the draft plan does not promote sufficient choice as directed by SPP3. HSG 12 - Newcraighall Objects because of impact on the green belt - contrary to Policies ENV2 and North HOU4 in the Structure Plan HSG 13 - Newcraighall East Objects because of impact on the green belt - contrary to Policies ENV2 and HOU4 in the Structure Plan Open Space and Provision Need a greenspace policy. for Sport - Omissions Taylor Woodrow Devt Hou 1 - Housing Remove the AGLV and nature conservation designation from the site at the Ltd & Miller Homes Ltd Development Polo fields, Dreghorn and identify as a housing proposal. Teague Developments AMC 1c – Salamander Insert following text after reference to Salamander Place: "(in the absence of Ltd Place an existing urban design framework, comprehensive delivery of AMC1c will be achieved through the planning application process with a supporting masterplan to cover the entire AMC1c boundary)". Areas of Major Change – Amend paragraph 3.2 bullet 3 to refer to community facilities to meet "local" General Comments needs. Des 2 - Co-ordinated Insert "Where appropriate" at start of policy. Development Emp 4 - Small Business Clarify policy by referring to "small" industrial, business or storage floorspace. Needs

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxlvi - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Caring for the Environment - Show Designated and Proposed Conservation Areas differently on Proposal Omissions Map, explain different categories in written statement, show boundaries of different CAs on Proposals Map, and clearly source further documentation on CAs. Hou 2 - Housing Mix Amend policy to refer to meeting a range of housing needs "in the local area". Hou 7 - Affordable Housing Amend policy to refer to exceptional costs as justification for reduced affordable contributions. Tesco Stores Limited Ret 14 - Shopping and The proposed new local centre at Colinton Mains Drive should be added to the Related Proposals list in Table 9.1 Ret 3 - Retail Development It is illogical to test the impact of an edge of centre proposal on the centre it is on the edge of Town Centre attached to. and Local Centres Ret 5 - Retail Development Evidence should only be required to demonstrate that there are no suitable in or on the edge of Major sites within any town centre lying within the catchment of the proposal. . Shopping Centres The Blacket Association Env 4 - Conservation Areas Concern that policies covering Conservation Areas are not as detailed and - Demolition rigorous as previous Central Local Plan policies. Concern re implementation of above policies. Os 2 - Playing Fields Designate the following on Proposals Map: Waverely Tennis Club at Suffolk Protection Rd, Nether Liberton tennis court, Priestfield Rd/Kirkhill Rd tennis court, Craigmillar park Bowling Club, Hope Terrace Bowling Club. Appendix B - Shopping Include in Appendix B: Ratcliffe Terrace/Causewayside (extend), Salisbury Centres Place, Dalkeith Rd, Minto St, Newington Station, Mayfield Rd, Blackford Station. Thistle Advertising Hou 1 - Housing Existing car park and advertising hoardings site at Crewe Toll should be Development identified as a housing proposal. Tipperlinn Bowling Club Open Space and Provision Protect bowling green as recreational/open space with Os1 designation on for Sport - Omissions Proposals Map. Tollcross Community AMC 4 - Fountainbridge Concern about the inclusion of Gilmore Place and Earl Grey Street as these Council areas are already established and recently developed. Caring for the Environment - Include World Heritage Site on Proposals Map and protect with policy. Omissions Hou 7 - Affordable Housing Explicitly state the necessity for family and key-worker housing. Hou 9 - HMOs Alter policy to reflect percentage in stairs (30-40%) and not census output areas. Ret 9 - Key town centre Policy is open to interpretation and should be more precise. uses - other considerations

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxlvii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Appendix B - Shopping Tollcross: Retain former "Secondary Frontages" as identified frontages. Centres

Transform Scotland AMC 1b - Leith Docks Include proposals for traffic management in central Leith in advance of new road construction in paragraph 3.7, penultimate bullet. AMC 3 - Craigmillar Add reference to Edinburgh South Suburban Railway and its potential benefits. Des 4 - Layout Design Insert additional criterion requiring new development to incorporate 'home zone' principles, in particular, low speeds etc. Amend policy to make reference to cycle parking. Caring for the Environment - Climate change issues (the most important issue for sustainability) should be Omissions addressed directly, with an additional objective - to reduce city-wide greenhouse emissions - and related policy. Tra 1 - Major Travel Replace 'the effect of the proposal on' with 'the ability of the proposal to help Generating Development meet' in criterion b). Similarly, in paragraph 10.7, replace 'include a reference' with 'indicate how they will help the Council meet…' Tra 11 - City Centre Public Add to policy 'and there is no overall increase in the volume of car parking in Parking the city centre'. Tra 2 - Planning Conditions Delete criterion d) which encourages greater car use. and Agreements Tra 3 - Private Car Parking Remove 'in suitable locations only' from criterion e) of policy. Tra 4 - Design of Car Either remove policy, or provide similar guidance for the design of bus stops, Parking tram stops etc. Tra 5 - Tram Tram 3 - safeguarded route should be extended to Council boundary with Midlothian, in the direction of Dalkeith. Tra 8 - Rail Halts Remove 'should the reintroduction of passenger services become feasible', (and identify line as Edinburgh South Suburban Railway). Tra 9 - New Roads Amend policy to remove second sentence, which makes little sense. Transport & Other Add two further objectives, derived from Local Transport Strategy: traffic Infrastructure - Omissions reduction and modal shift to sustainable transport modes. Local Plan in General Welcomes emphasis given to sustainable development and social inclusion throughout plan. Transport Initiatives Des 5 - Public Realm Make explicit that policy will impact on and influence road design and traffic Edinburgh (general management. response) Refer to the role to be played by the development/delivery of the tram as an opportunity to take a fresh look at traffic management/priorities, and to act as a catalyst in changing the character of the public realm.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxlviii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Ret 1 - Retail Development Refer to tram proposals and tram stops on the role which these will play in in Edinburgh City Centre enhancing the attractiveness and functionality of shopping centres in paragraph 9.13. Ret 10 - Alternative Use of Note that two negative clauses is difficult to understand and would welcome Shop Units - City Centre simplification. Retail Core S 3 - Hermiston Gait Refer specifically to the tram with regard to developer contributions. S 4 - Colinton Mains Drive Refer specifically to the tram with regard to developer contributions. S 5 - Granton Waterfront Refer specifically to the tram with regard to developer contributions. S 6 - Leith Waterfront Refer specifically to the tram with regard to developer contributions. Tra 2 - Planning Conditions Concerned that neither the policy or supporting text makes clear the and Agreements importance of securing financial contributions in order to deliver the tram network. Tra 5 - Tram Provide a more detailed policy (e.g. the policy found in the Tram Design Manual Appendix 4, page 121). Include tram stops within the finalised Local Plan Proposals Map. Include clause to ensure tram routes will continue to be safeguarded for possible alternative public transport facilities. Tra 6 - Park and Ride Suggests inclusion of clause alluding to the potential to develop additional park and ride sites in relation to tram stops. Tra 7 - Public Transport Suggests inclusion of other mainline stations - at Edinburgh Park and Interchanges Newcraighall - and at key interchanges at certain tram stops. Transport & Other Background: suggest reference to the importance of the tram, or other change Infrastructure – General in transport infrastructure, as a vital strand of the strategy of the Local Plan. Comments Transport & Other Proposals Map: Tram line 3 from Newcraighall towards Queen Margaret Infrastructure - Omissions University College. Proposals Map: Tram line from RIE south along Old Dalkeith Road, as in Structure Plan. Proposals Map: Include tram stops as soon as location is known. Proposals Map: Park and Ride at Hermiston Gait is missing. Transport Initiatives Tra 8 - Rail Halts Mention should be made of EARL and its potential to enhance connectivity, in Edinburgh (response re. particular, to improve connections between the city centre and the airport. EARL) Travis Perkins plc AMC 1b - Leith Docks Amend paragraph 3.2 bullet 3 to refer to community facilities to meet "local" needs.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cxlix - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Add new paragraph to Policy AMC: "Urban Design Frameworks contain sufficient flexibility to enable change to be accommodated to market conditions, without undermining the overall objectives." Des 2 - Co-ordinated Amend policy to presume against piecemeal development only "where Development appropriate". Emp 4 - Small Business Clarify policy by referring to "small" industrial, business or storage floorspace. Needs Caring for the Environment - Show Designated and Proposed Conservation Areas differently on Proposal Omissions Map, explain different categories in written statement, show boundaries of different CAs on Proposals Map, and clearly source further documentation on CAs. Hou 2 - Housing Mix Amend policy to refer to meeting a range of housing needs "in the local area". Glossary Add definition of "Small Business Needs". Trinity Factors Hou 1 - Housing Add land to rear of 1-6 Hutchison Terrace as a non-strategic housing site. Development UNITE Group Plc Des 2 - Co-ordinated Re-word to provide greater clarity and precision. Development Des 4 - Layout Design No guarantee that perimeter block development will remain fashionable over lifetime of the plan. Des 5 - Public Realm Reference to contributions needs to be clearer. Policy inconsistent and should ensure good future maintenance and that streets and other public spaces will normally be adopted by the Council. Des 8 - Tall Buildings Add further clarity in terms of preferred locations for tall buildings. Hou 3 - Private Open Space Amend wording to allow student accommodations a concession to this requirement. Hou 7 - Affordable Housing Clarify in policy that future specialist built student housing accommodation will not fall under requirement to make provision for affordable housing. Add new paragraph to recognise role of purpose built student housing to provide alternative to HMO, and increasing housing diversity. Os 3 - Public Open Space Add "and necessary" after "where appropriate". Provision Shopping, Entertainment & Make reference to the role student housing can have on town centres. Other Town Centre Uses - Omissions Tra 3 - Private Car Parking Include reference to purpose built student accommodation as a type of housing where car ownership and use will be low.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cl - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Strategy Refer to student housing accommodation as part of the mix of house types (paragraph 2.10). University of Edinburgh AMC 3 - Craigmillar should be included in section heading, and reference made to new Medical School and Centre for Biomedical Research, and possibly also tram line 3. Re-title Craigmillar, Little France and South East Wedge and include reference to Little France developments (RI, University Medical School and Centre for Biomedical research) as an additional bullet in 3.14 Des 2 - Co-ordinated Re-word to include reference to approved briefs, design frameworks and Development master plans, to enhance their status. Show these sites and areas also on the Proposals Map. Should make reference to briefs etc. already approved, with relevant areas identified on Proposals Map Design Principles for New Extend reference to Quartermile in paragraph 4.4 to include Potterrow scheme Development – General - suggestion. Comments Employment & Economic Reference should be made in paragraph 8.2 to the Potterrow development for Development - Omissions Informatics. Table 8.1 should include reference to Old College/Bristo Sq/George Sq., King's Buildings development framework area and Holyrood/Pleasance master plan. Table 8.1 should include reference to Potterrow development for Informatics, development frameworks for Old College etc. and King's Buildings and Holyrood/Pleasance master plans Hou 1 - Housing Site at Holyrood/Pleasance should be identified as housing proposal. Development Hou 9 - HMOs Concern at principle of restraining the growth of HMOs in Edinburgh, given their importance for students, nurses and others. Policy stance, in particular, the limitations on HMO growth, is a matter of concern and opposed. Housing and Community Amend Housing Proposals and Housing Sites tables to include reference to Facilities - Omissions proposals for Holyrood/Pleasance and Summerhall Place. Os 5 - Open Space and More guidance should be provided on development of indoor sports facilities. Recreation Proposals Open Space and Provision Guidance on the provision of indoor sports facilities, including development on for Sport - Omissions existing private playing fields. Tra 3 - Private Car Parking Private car parking policy should include reference to extended controlled parking zone.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cli - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Local Plan in General The University has an Estates Strategy which covers the period 2005 - 2015, supports the Council's corporate strategies and welcomes preparation of city- wide local plan. Strategy Paragraph 2.4 definition of sustainable development should include additional bullet relating to working flexibly with different organisations in key economic sectors to keep abreast of development needs and opportunities Viridor Waste Tra 13 - Rail Freight Safeguard Portobello for rail linked development and encroachment by Management Limited inappropriate development. Viridor Waste Transport & Other Identify and designate the rail linked land at Portobello as suitable in principle Management Limited Infrastructure for 'waste management and rail freight safeguard' similar to land identified at Seafield. Waterfront Des 7 - Waterfront Amend to include reference to the boardwalk project Communities Project Development Waterfront Edinburgh AMC 2 - Granton Waterfront Target housing figure is incorrect Granton Area of Major Change does not accord with L-D master plan, in which Gypsy Brae (Green Belt site) was approved for development. Incorrect figure - 8,688 is current estimated capacity. Areas of Major Change – Leith Waterfront and Granton Waterfront should be dealt with as a single Area General Comments of Major Change, reflecting the integrated vision of the original Llewelyn- Davies master plan. Des 6 - Urban Edge Requirement for 50 metres of landscaping and planting on urban edge with Development Green Belt is excessive, and would impact adversely on L-D master plan area. Des 7 - Waterfront Para 4.25 makes no mention of the significance of the Firth of Forth setting. Development Des 8 - Tall Buildings Policy is negative in approach. Emp 1 - Office Development References to Leith Docks in paragraph 8.11 and Granton in paragraph 8.12 are queried. Emp 4 - Small Business Make reference to 'live/work' units, such as Madelvic Works proposal. Needs Employment & Economic Mention should be made of the requirement for good quality, moderately priced Development - Omissions office floorspace, compared with industrial type floorspace. Env 10 - Landscape Quality Area east of Birnie Rocks shown as Area of Great Landscape Value. Env 16 - Air, Water and Soil Policy does not deal with decontamination. It addresses risks but not Quality mitigation. Env 6 - Scheduled Ancient Refer to maritime archaeology in paragraph 5.13. Monuments

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - clii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Hou 2 - Housing Mix Paragraph 7.11 refers to aspirational target of 30% family housing for Leith Docks Development Framework area. Why not everywhere? Hou 3 - Private Open Space Reference should be made in supporting paragraph 7.13 to guidelines, if these are available. (Why are city centre sites 'let off'?). Hou 7 - Affordable Housing Clarification needed whether policy applies to whole city. Hou 8 - Inappropriate Uses Position of 'live/work' units should be clarified. in Residential Areas Housing and Community Table 7.5 is incorrect - Waterfront Edinburgh is providing 2,788 residential Facilities – General units. Comments Paragraph 7.2 identifies single and two person households as the fastest growing population group, when the main growth area is one-person flats. HSG 13 - Newcraighall East Re-word supporting text to make reference to school design issues in high density urban areas. Inf 1 - Waste Management Re-word to make reference to underground collection systems proposed for Granton. Inf 2 - Renewable Energy Refer to wave power in paragraph 10.32. Os 4 - Pentlands Regional Clarify reference to Access Strategy in paragraph 6.11. Park Os 5 - Open Space and Proposals for Granton Waterfront should be included in policy and table 6.1. Recreation Proposals Shopping, Entertainment & Statement in 9.2 that retail malls and parks do not provide the mix of uses Other Town Centre Uses – found in town centres is incorrect. General Comments Shopping, Entertainment & Tourism is referred to in objectives, but there are no related policies. Other Town Centre Uses - Omissions Tra 10 - Cycle and Footpath Include reference to board walk proposal and to Waterfront Vision Partnership Network in paragraph 10.24. Tra 12 - Port and Ferry Refer to ferry solutions, which are not related to tram proposals, in paragraph Terminals 10.27. Tra 4 - Design of Car Policy should deal with open space and relationship to high quality design. Parking Tra 5 - Tram Paragraphs 10.16 and 10.17 should make reference to integration of public transport with tram stops. Tra 9 - New Roads Refer to the provision of further new roads in paragraph 10.23. Foreword Re-word to state that 'Edinburgh Standards' may be a material consideration, but not one that 'must' be met if permission is to be granted.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cliii - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Introduction Include reference to Granton Harbour as an Area of Major Change in paragraph 1.21. Include reference to flooding in paragraph 1.16. SEA should have been prepared with draft Plan to comply with regulations. Local Plan in General Plan fails to convey economic, especially tourism potential of Granton, and compares badly with previous draft West Edinburgh Local Plan. Waverley Park Amenity Env 4 - Conservation Areas Concern that policies covering Conservation Areas are not as detailed and Association - Demolition rigorous as previous Central Local Plan policies. Concern re implementation of above policies. Shopping Ret 3 - Retail Development Wording should be amended to include reference to the shopping proposals Centre Ltd on the edge of Town Centre identified in Policy Ret 14. and Local Centres Ret 5 - Retail Development Objects to requirement to consider "planned" sites. in or on the edge of Major Shopping Centres Ret 6 - Out of Centre Retail Wording should be amended to include reference to the shopping proposals Development identified in Policy Ret 14. Ret 7 - Key town centre Wording should be amended to include “or a major shopping centre". uses - preferred locations Ret 8 - Key town centre Wording should be amended to include “or a major shopping centre". uses - other locations Shopping, Entertainment & Need to clarify relationship between EARNS and ECLP policies. Other Town Centre Uses – General Comments Tra 4 - Design of Car Wording is unduly restrictive - criteria a) and b) should either be deleted or Parking added flexibility added. Appendix B - Shopping Wester Hailes should be identified as a town centre. Centres Wm Morrison Ret 14 - Shopping and Further information should be provided in the plan regarding the scale and type Supermarkets plc Related Proposals of development supported. Ret 3 - Retail Development Reference should be made to the availability of alternative sites. Clarification on the edge of Town Centre needed as to whether proposed centres are also protected. and Local Centres Ret 5 - Retail Development Use term "quantitative and qualitative deficiencies" instead of "need". in or on the edge of Major Shopping Centres

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - cliv - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisation Reference Comment Response (to follow) Ret 6 - Out of Centre Retail Criterion c) requires clarification and criterion e) is unreasonable and Development unnecessary. S 4 - Colinton Mains Drive Needs to be justified against Structure Plan and NPPG8. S 5 - Granton Waterfront Include floorspace etc information from recent planning application. Appendix B - Shopping Include Morrisons store at New Swanston and at as local centres. Centres Glossary Better definition of "local centres" required.

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - clv - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisations Sent the Edinburgh City Local Plan but Did Not Respond

Organisations Sent the ECLP but did not Respond

Abercastle Holdings Limited Edinburgh Old Town Association Northumberland Street Association Aldi Stores Ltd Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council (EVOC) Old Town CDP Ambion Holdings Edmonstone Estates Pennywell Tenants & Residents Association Ann Street Society Evans Easy Space Pillar Property plc Applecross Properties Limited F & C Property Asset Management Pilton Environmental Group Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland Fettes Row Association Pilton Partnership Avonside Homes Limited Firrhill Community Council Pilton Partnership & Greater Pilton Community Alliance AWG Properties Limited Fort Community Centre Places for People/Lothian Alliance Community Council Friends of Planning Aid for Scotland Barratt East Scotland Limited Friends of Craigmillar Port of Leith Housing Association Barton Willmore Partnership Friends of the Pentlands Priestfield Residents Association Barton Willmore Planning Partnership Garden History Society Progressive Investment Group Bellevue & Claremont Residents Association Gayfield Association Quantum Claims Bellway Homes East Scotland George Street Association Queensferry Care in the Community Project Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Structure Plan Joint Bett Homes Committee and District Community Council Better Gorgie Dalry Campaign Gorgie Dalry Community Council Redrow Homes Blacket Association Gorgie/Dalry Campaign Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland Boland Holdings Limited Gracemount Tenants Association Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors in Scotland Bonnington Mill Business Centre Gracemount Youth Centre RTPI in Scotland Bovis Construction (Scotland) Limited Grassmarket Area Trades Association Scottish and Southern Energy Bride Hall Developments Limited Greendykes Neighbourhood Association Scottish Borders Council Briery Oak Residents Association Hamilton Homes Scottish Civic Trust Scottish Executive - Trunk Road Network Management Brightons Resident Association Hart Builders (Edinburgh) Limited Division British Coal Property Division Heart of Midlothian Football Club Scottish Executive Education and Industry Department British Telecom Heriot Watt University Scottish Executive Inquiry Reporters Unit Broughton Residents Association Hermiston Village Conservation Society Scottish Grocers Federation Limited Conservation Area Support Group Hillcrest Housing Association Scottish Housebuilders Association Bryant Homes Scotland Ltd Historic Burghs Association of Scotland Scottish Power Buccleuch Estates Holyrood Lochview Residents Association Scottish Retail Consortium Cala Homes (East) Limited Holyrood/Lochview Owner Occupiers Scottish Water – Infrastructure and Developer Services Cameron Toll Shopping Centre Home in Scotland Sighthill, Broomhouse & Parkhead Community Council Cannongate Community Council Hutchison and Chesser Community Council Residents Action Group Carillion Building Limited Inch Community Association Sir C M Dalrymple's Trust Chap Holdings Limited Inverleith Society South Edinburgh Residents' Council Citadel Youth Centre Jewel and Esk Valley College South Newington Residents Association City Centre and Leith Juniper Green Village Association Southside Association Cluny Ave. Feuars Association Kilmartin Property Group SportScotland

Edinburgh City Local Plan – Consultation Draft - clvi - Consultation Responses by Alphabetical Order Organisations Sent the ECLP but did not Respond Cockburn Building Company Limited Kingston Avenue Residents Association St. Bernards Crescent Association , Morningside, Churchill & Bruntsfield Business Association Community Council Stair Park Residents Association Conservation Edinburgh West Lattice Property Holdings Strathclyde University Convention of Scottish Local Authorities Leith Harbour & Newhaven Community Council Tay Homes (Scotland) Limited Corstorphine Trust Leith Links Community Council Teague Homes (Scotland) Limited & Hillpark Residents Group Liberton Community Council Telford College Avenue, North Residents Association Lister Housing Co-operative Limited Telford College (Edinburgh's) Craigentinny Community Council Longstone Community Council The Coal Authority Craiglockhart Community Council Lorne Community Council The Craiglockhart Wood Group Craigmillar Community Council Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade The Liberton Trust Craigmillar Festival Society Lothian Health The Thistle Foundation Tenants Association Craigmillar Initiative Lothian Health Board Thistle Foundation Craigmillar Opportunities Trust Lothian Primary Care NHS Trust Tollcross Traders Association Craigmillar Partnership Lothians University Hospitals NHS Trust Trinity Community Council Craigmillar/Peffermill Courts Tenant Association Maidencraig Residents' Association Tron Community Association High Flats Action Group Manor Kingdom Limited Trustees of AG Laing Craigour Prefab Action Group and Sciennes Community Council Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited Cruden Homes (Scotland) Ltd Meadowfield Developments Valuation Office, Lothian and Borders Danderhall and District Community Council Merchiston Mews Association Visit Scotland Dawn Developments Midmar Allotment Association Warriston Residents Association Dean Park Crescent Association Midmar Drive Residents Waverley Park Feuars Committee Association Moredun Community Development Trust West End Community Council District Valuer Scotland SE Moredun Development Trust Limited West Lothian Council Donaldsons Area Amen. Association Moredun Park Residents & Tenants Groups West Murrayfield Amenity Group Community Council Morrison Homes Limited Wester Coates Amenity Society DTZ Estate (the land managers) Wester Hailes Partnership Support Team Duddingston Village Conservation Society Murrayfield Community Council Wester Hailes Representative Council Edinburgh Architectural Association Newhaven Community Council Wickets Residents Association Edinburgh Canal Society North Edinburgh Young People's Forum Wimpey Homes East Scotland Limited Edinburgh Chartered Architects' Network North Lanarkshire Council Winton Loan Woodland Trust Edinburgh City Centre Management Company Limited North West Community Education Woodfield Avenue Residents Association Edinburgh Health Care Group Northfield and Willowbrae Community Council Woodfield Park Residents Association

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