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DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT

PROPOSED MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, EDINBURGH

APPLICANT: DOWNING C & S ENGINEER: A JOHNSTONE PARTNERSHIP

ARCHITECTS: FLETCHER JOSEPH ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE CONSULTANT: OPEN

PLANNING CONSULTANT: HOLDER PLANNING TRANSPORT: TRANSPORT PLANNING

HERITAGE CONSULTANT: TURLEY DAYLIGHTING: LIGHTSIM

LANDSCAPE CONSULTANT: OPEN ECOLOGY: THE WILDLIFE PARTNERSHIP

TRANSPORT: TRANSPORT PLANNING ARBORICULTURAL CONSULTANTS: DONALD RODGER ASSOCIATES LTD

HolderPlanning FLETCHER JOSEPH ASSOCIATES architects 01 INTRODUCTION 06 DESIGN APPROACH 08 DESIGN ANALYSIS

1.1 Introduction 6.1 Design Brief / Concepts 8.1 Visual Impact Analysis 1.2 Downing 6.2 Site Wide Strategy 8.2 Protected Views 1.3 Project Background 6.3 Urban Strategy 8.3 Daylighting Analysis 1.4 Executive Summary 6.4 Demolitions / Buildings Retained 8.4 Sunlight Study 6.5 Scale and Massing 8.5 Amenity Spaces 6.6 Existing Building Treatments 8.6 Waste Management 02 CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS 6.7 Materiality 8.7 Parking / Transport 6.8 Landscape 8.8 Acoustics 2.1 Site Location 6.9 Streetscape 8.9 Sustainability 2.2 Transport 6.10 Roofscape 2.3 Site History 6.11 Design Development 2.4 Surrounding Urban Structure / Architectural Character 6.12 Proposal Summary / Key Objectives 09 ACCESS STATEMENT 2.5 Conservation Area 9.1 Accessibility 07 DESIGN SOLUTIONS 9.2 Signage 03 POLICY & PLANNING CONTEXT 9.3 Security 7.1 Site Plan & Accommodation Schedule 3.1 Relevant Planning Policies / Guidance 7.2 Hospital Building 7.3 Mortuary Chapel 10 CONCLUSIONS 7.4 Pharmacy Store 04 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT 7.5 Millerfield Place 10.1 Conclusions 7.6 Rillbank Terrace 10.2 Supporting Documentation 4.1 PAN Notice 7.7 Rillbank Crescent 4.2 Public Exhibitions 7.8 Affordable Housing 7.9 Student Accommodation 7.10 Response to MSCC Collective Views 05 SITE ANALYSIS

5.1 Existing Site Constraints & Opportunities 5.2 Existing Buildings 5.3 Category A Listed Mortuary Chapel 5.4 Category B Listed Main Hospital Building 5.5 Curtilage Listed Pharmacy Store 5.6 Category C Listed 11-21 Millerfield Place 5.7 1-9 Rillbank Terrace Existing Buildings 5.8 14-18 Rillbank Terrace, 1-3 Rillbank Crescent Existing Buildings 5.9 Sylvan Place - RHSC Later Building Additions

MIXED USED DEVELOPMENT, ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, SCIENNES, EDINBURGH: DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT 01 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Introduction 1.2 Downing 1.3 Project Background 1.4 Executive Summary

MIXED USED DEVELOPMENT, ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, SCIENNES, EDINBURGH: DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT 1.1 INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this report is to provide supporting information to the Planning Application for the Mixed Use Development of the Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Sciennes, Edinburgh.

The development site extends to an area of approximately 4 acres and includes the existing Royal Hospital for Sick Children (RHSC) building on Sciennes Road and all associated facilities currently located on Rillbank Terrace, the east side of Sylvan Place and the west side of Millerfield Place.

It is proposed to refurbish and develop the site to deliver a mixed-use scheme comprising 95 private residential properties within the existing buildings, a new block of 31 affordable housing units, and new student accommodation comprising.323 beds Provision for alternative uses (commercial and/or community uses) has also been included within the scheme.

The project is conceived as a predominantly residential development with more than 60% of the total floor area identified for residential occupation.

MIXED USED DEVELOPMENT, ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, SCIENNES, EDINBURGH: DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT 1.2 DOWNING

Downing are a design focused company with an established reputation for delivering high quality, award winning developments with particular success in the residential and student accommodation sectors.

They also have extensive experience in refurbishing buildings of significant heritage and enhancing the character to meet the needs of present day, most notably the £10m restoration of the grade II listed Port of Liverpool Building which sits on the cities World Heritage Waterfront as one of the iconic ‘3 graces’.

With numerous developments successfully completed, Downing is now significantly expanding its presence across the UK and working in partnership with leading educational establishments to deliver new landmark schemes in the most prestigious student cities.

As one of the UK’s most experienced landlords, Downing continues to innovate and hone its offering, emphasising its commitment to delivering superior, sustainable student accommodation underpinned by award-winning design. Downing is a company focused on delivering spectacular developments, thoughtfully conceived to encompass the needs of students, universities and local communities.

Downing is committed to working hand in hand with leading UK universities to create a world class student experience. This commitment to partnership working means its schemes are often integrated into university campuses with nomination agreements in place in a number PORT OF LIVERPOOL BUILDING, LIVERPOOL (OFFICE) BOTHWELL STREET, EDINBURGH (STUDENT ACCOMMODATION) of cities.

Downing’s own contracting division was established in 1999 and has an annual turnover in excess of £50m. Downing retains a highly skilled, multi- disciplined team of in-house property professionals, which means that ultimate control is held over budget, programme and quality.

The selection of images illustrates Downing’s experience of not only delivering high quality student accommodation projects but also working on listed buildings and within conservation areas and include:

• Port of Liverpool Building, Liverpool (Offices) • Bothwell Street, Edinburgh (Student Accommodation) • Lambeth Road, London SE1 (Mixed Use) • Broadcasting Place, Leeds (Student Accommodation and Education)

LAMBETH ROAD, LONDON (MIXED USE) BROADCASTING PLACE, LEEDS (STUDENT ACCOMMODATION AND EDUCATION)

MIXED USED DEVELOPMENT, ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, SCIENNES, EDINBURGH: DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT 1.3 PROJECT BACKGROUND

NHS Lothian sold the RHSC site to relocate to a new building adjoining the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France. Downing was announced as the successful purchaser of the RHSC. Since then Downing have carefully considered the opportunities presented by the site and developed the proposals contained in the accompanying application with a view to delivering a project which respects and enhances the character of this iconic location.

As part of this exercise, extensive pre-application discussions have been held with the Council Planning Department, Marchmont and the Marchmont and Sciennes Development Trust (MSDT), and Marchmont and Sciennes Community Council (MSCC). A comprehensive programme of public consultation has also been undertaken which has included 3 public exhibitions at key formative stages of the design development, individual focus group discussions with member of MSCC and MSDT and presentations and presentations in conjunction with the local MSP.

The corresponding feedback has been carefully considered throughout the process and the emerging proposals have been informed accordingly.

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MIXED USED DEVELOPMENT, ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, SCIENNES, EDINBURGH: DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT 1.4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The development will include the following: • Creation of 126 residential dwellings, including 31 affordable units • Provision of new 323 bed student accommodation block with associated common and service facilities • Potential for 125m2 community space (class 10) • Delivery of an extensive area of new public realm and landscaped space including a publicly accessible memorial garden in recognition of the buildings heritage and association with the city

Objectives for the project:

• Preserve and enhance the character of existing historic buildings and associated settings EXISTING SITE AERIAL VIEW

• Sensitively interpret and respond to the established character of the conservation area

• Deliver a high quality development which acknowledges and respects the iconic status of the site

• Offer a diverse range of accommodation types and sizes

• Deliver a harmoniously integrated and tenure blind development of affordable housing

• Create a harmonious mixed use development which integrates with the wider community

• Create a coherent and robust street pattern which identifies with the established network

• Improve legibility of the original hospital building

PROPOSED SITE AERIAL VIEW

MIXED USED DEVELOPMENT, ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, SCIENNES, EDINBURGH: DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT 02 CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS 2.1 Site Location 2.1 Transport 2.3 Site History 2.4 Surrounding Urban Structure / Architectural Character 2.5 Conservation Area

MIXED USED DEVELOPMENT, ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, SCIENNES, EDINBURGH: DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT WAVERLEY STATION 2.1 SITE LOCATION 1.0 MILES / 20 MINS WALK EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY The RHSC site is located on the edge of Edinburgh city centre in the HOLYROOD CAMPUS south of city, in the Sciennes and Marchmont area. The site is adjacent to The Meadows, a large public park. Edinburgh university is in close proximity to the site, within 500 metres and a 10 minute walk directly EDINBURGH OLD TOWN across the Meadows. Transport hubs such as Waverly train station, Edinburgh bus station, and trams to Edinburgh airport are approximately HOLYROOD PARK 1 KM 1 mile from the site. The area benefits from a wide range of local amenities, and is located within the Marchmont, Meadows and EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY Bruntsfield Conservation Area. Sciennes Primary School is adjacent to the LAURISTON CAMPUS site. EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY CENTRAL CAMPUS 0.5MILES / 10 MINS WALK

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The site is located in close proximity to major routes and is well served by several regular bus routes with direct links to Edinburgh University Kings Building Campus.

The central campus of Edinburgh University lies immediately to the north across the Meadows within a 5 minute walk and immediate access to the cities cycle path network is available alongside and through the Meadows.

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MIXED USED DEVELOPMENT, ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, SCIENNES, EDINBURGH: DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT 2.3 SITE HISTORY

1890 RHSC acquires Rillbank Villa and large garden grounds on axis with Rillbank Terrace (Trade Maidens Hospital)

1890-1900 Site developed for RHSC. The main U-shaped hospital pink sandstone building facing Carlung Place (Sciennes Road) is completed in 1895 shortly followed by a nurses home, Mortuary Chapel, laundry (on Sylvan Place) and a new lodge to complementary designs by George Washington Browne as the retained architect.

Development of the site in early years suggest response to demand for the services, rather than as part of a masterplan for the site.

The hospital comprises of 2 - 3 storey open ward wings with south facing balconies and a 4 storey central administrative block connected by 2 storey link blocks.

SITE PLAN (c1817) ©Kirkwood and Son SITE PLAN (c1893) ©Ordnance Survey Town Plan 1900-1950 Further incremental expansion to the west of the site includes an extension to the outpatients building, incorporating part of an earlier laundry block. Designed by the now formalised partnership of Dick Peddie and George Washington Browne, the simple form and restrained design of the building in yellow freestone is contrasting to that of the other earlier hospital buildings on the site.

The hospital continues to expand acquiring properties in Rillbank Terrace and Rillbank Crescent and smaller ancillary buildings on the site including additions on Sylvan Place.

1950-1965 Extensions to the main hospital building designed by Cullen Lochhead & Brown Architects of Hamilton include: • 3 storey infill and extension to the link blocks, and removal of boundary walls and gate piers at Rillbank Terrace • Extension and infill of south ward balconies to form enclosed play rooms.

Late 20th Century Major extensions in c. 1980s and 1990s have infilled most available space to the north and west of the main hospital replacing earlier buildings SITE PLAN (c1877) ©Ordnance Survey Town Plan SITE PLAN (c1960) ©Dean of Guild Plans Records on the site, and the end terraces at the south west of Rillbank Terrace. The east side of Sylvan Place is largely dominated by back elevations to the more modern hospital buildings. The rear and west elevations of the original hospital building are obscured by later extensions and additions. The hospital now occupies a large urban block, accommodated by a range of buildings of different periods.

MIXED USED DEVELOPMENT, ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, SCIENNES, EDINBURGH: DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT ORIGINAL HOSPITAL BUILDING (c1892) ©COURTESY OF HISTORIC ORIGINAL HOSPITAL BUILDING FROM SCIENNES ROAD (c1895) © HISTORIC EAST WING (ORIGINAL) ©HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT EAST WING (CURRENT) ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND HENRY BEDFORD LEMERE COLLECTION SCOTLAND (HENRY BEDFORD LEMERE COLLECTION)

HOSPITAL EAST WARD PAVILION © LOTHIAN HEALTH SERVICE ARCHIVE ARCHITECTURAL PROPOSALS FOR LINK BLOCK EXTENSION (1959) AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH (1961) © COURTESY OF HES (RAF AIR © LOTHIAN HEALTH SERVICE ARCHIVE PHOTOGRAPHS COLLECTION)

MIXED USED DEVELOPMENT, ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, SCIENNES, EDINBURGH: DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT 2.4 SURROUNDING URBAN STRUCTURE / ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER

THE MEADOWS The site sits within a predominantly residential area, with a wide range of retail, cafes and restaurants typically located at ground floor level MELVILLE DRIVE of residential tenements. With the exception of the distinctive hospital RILLBANK CRESCENT building and the adjacent Sciennes primary school, the buildings to the MELVILLE TERRACE north of Sciennes road are generally made up of a combination of 3 MILLERFIELD PLACE RILLBANK TERRACE and 4 storey tenement blocks and 2 storey terraced housing units.

ARGYLE PLACE To the south of Sciennes Road the density is markedly reduced as

SYLVAN PLACE the area leads in to the up market Grange neighbourhood and is characterised by individual and semi detached properties occupying MILLERFIELD PLACE LIVINGSTONE PLACE

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MIXED USED DEVELOPMENT, ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, SCIENNES, EDINBURGH: DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT 2.5 CONSERVATION AREA

The Marchmont, Meadows and Bruntsfield conservation area is divided almost equally into a large area of public parkland (The Meadows and Bruntsfield Links) and residential tenements with retail and commercial activities at ground level on major roads. The parkland is enclosed by Victorian residential tenements to the south, west and east, and Quartermile, the former Edinburgh Royal Infirmary listed hospital, to the North. Overall building form and materials are consistent in the area. Views to the Castle and Arthur’s Seat are framed from The Meadows.

Marchmont and Meadows Key characteristics • Predominantly residential, with retail, cafes and restaurants, and community facilities, occupying ground level of tenements along main roads • Victorian tenemental perimeter 4 / 5 storey blocks • Georgian tenemental 3 / 3.5 storey buildings, with basements WARRANDER PARK ROAD AND MARCHMONT ROAD TENEMENTS WITH RETAIL WARRENDER PARK ROAD • Many tenements in the Scottish Baronial style, others have plainer facades • Typically blond sandstone buildings, with slated roofs • Small front gardens, or retail to the pavement, at ground level • Pattern of streets laid out at 90 degress to the Meadows - many of which are tree lined • Substantial block definition of 4 and 5 storey tenements. • Gently sloping topography down to the Meadows • Mature landscape in The Meadows • Character often defining by relationship with the Meadows as an edge or a destination

Key buildings / public space • Sciennes Primary School • James Gillespie’s High School (gothic style with decorated buildings) • RHSC • Barclay Viewforth church • Meadows public park • Quartermile mixed use development at the former Edinburgh Royal Infirmary listed hospital which forms a distinctive new edge SPOTTISWOODS ST TREE LINED WITH VIEW OVER MEADOWS TOWARDS CASTLE to the north side of the Meadows

VARYING STONE TYPES IN THE AREA VIEW TO MARCHMONT FROM THE MEADOWS

MIXED USED DEVELOPMENT, ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, SCIENNES, EDINBURGH: DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT SCIENNES ROAD TERRACED HOUSES (TYPICAL EXAMPLE OF A 2 STOREY TERRACE WITH UNIFORM AR- SCIENNES PRIMARY SCHOOL (COMPLIMENTARY SCALED BUILDING TO RHSC FINISHED IN CONTRASTING BARCLAY VIEWFORTH CHURCH (DISTINCTIVE CONTRIBUTION TO LOCAL ROOFLINE AND A LANDMARK RANGEMENT OF DORMERS WITH FLANKING 3 STOREY PAVILION TENEMENTS TO SIGNAL THE STREET CORNERS) YELLOW SANDSTONE) BUILDING)

SCIENNES ROAD (IMPACT OF THE ICONIC HOSPITAL BUILDING IS DIMINISHED BY THE UNREMARKABLE GLAZED WARD JAMES GILLESPIE’S HIGH SCHOOL (EXAMPLE OF CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE AND A QUARTERMILE (ILLUSTRATES A GOOD EXAMPLE OF A DYNAMIC JUXTAPOSITION OF RETAINED AND REFURBISHED LOUNGES. OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE THE MODELLING OF THESE FEATURES AND RECAPTURE THE SPIRIT OF THE ORIGINAL BALCONIES) SYMPATHETIC BRICK PALETTE) HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND NEW ARCHITECTURE)

VIEW FROM THE MEADOWS TOWARDS THE CASTLE AND ARTHUR’S SEAT (BRUNTSFIELD TO THE LEFT, MARCHMONT TO THE RIGHT) VIEW FROM MARCHMONT ROAD ACROSS THE MEADOWS TOWARDS QUARTERMILE (ILLUSTRATING THE IMPACT OF THE MEADOWS AS A REFERENCE AND LANDMARK AND THE CONTEMPORARY BACKDROP OFFER BY QUARTERMILE)

MIXED USED DEVELOPMENT, ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, SCIENNES, EDINBURGH: DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT VIEW TOWARDS ARTHUR’S SEAT FROM THE MEADOWS (THE EXPANSE AND ‘OPEN’ FINGAL PLACE AND ARGYLE PLACE JUNCTION (EXAMPLE OF A 3 STOREY PAVILION BLOCK CHALMERS CRESCENT (EXAMPLE OF A NEW BUILD DEVELOPMENT NOT IN KEEPING WITH THE NATURE OF THE MEADOWS JUSTIFIES THE NEED FOR A ROBUST EDGE ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE) DEFINING THE STREET CORNER AS TYPICALLY ILLUSTRATED ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE MEADOWS) CHARACTERISTICS OF THE AREA)

HATTON PLACE VILLAS (A TYPICAL EXAMPLE OF THE LARGE SEMI DETACHED PROPERTIES SITTING WITHIN SYLVAN PLACE (WEST SIDE OF SYLVAN PLACE CHARACTERISED AS A TERRACE OF 2 STOREY BUILDING FLANKED BY A SCIENNES ROAD AND ARGYLE PLACE JUNCTION (EXAMPLE OF A TYPICAL 3 STOREY GENEROUS PLOTS WHICH CHARACTERISE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY TO THE SOUTH OF THE HOSPITAL) 3 PAVILION BLOCK AT THE NORTH END AND A 4 STOREY VICTORIAN TENEMENT WITH SMALL AREAS OF PRIVATE FRONT GARDEN) CORNER BLOCK)

WARRENDER PARK ROAD

MIXED USED DEVELOPMENT, ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, SCIENNES, EDINBURGH: DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT Bruntsfield

Key characteristics • Predominantly residential, with retail, cafes and restaurants occupying ground level of tenements along main roads eg. Bruntsfield Place • Varying building scale with 3, 4 and 5 storey Victorian tenements, brought together with uniform bay windows • Majority of five storey tenements are on main roads • Consistent materials: stone walls made from local grey sandstone, pitched slate roofs, timber sash windows, front doors and boundary stone walls • Chimney stacks, bay windows and dormer windows • Small front gardens, or retail to the pavement, at ground level • Most streets are in a rectilinear grid, with some cul-de-sacs • Back gardens formed by residential tenements • Small number of Georgian villas (Bruntsfield Place), art deco flats (Bruntsfield Gardens) BRUNTFIELD PLACE VICTORIAN TENEMENTS TERRACED HOUSING • Topography: even gradient slope to the north • Mature landscape in Bruntsfield Links

Key buildings / public space • Boroughmuir High School • Bruntsfield Primary School • Bruntsfield Hotel (where the buildings change from Victorian tenements to Georgian villas) • Bruntsfield Links public park

BRUNTFIELD PLACE TYPICAL BRUNTSFIELD TERRACED HOUSING

BRUNTSFIELD LINKS

MIXED USED DEVELOPMENT, ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, SCIENNES, EDINBURGH: DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT GEORGIAN VILLAS ON BRUNTSFIELD PLACE BOROUGHMUIR HIGH SCHOOL BRUNTSFIELD LINKS

BRUNTSFIELD HOTEL ON BRUNTSFIELD PLACE BRUNTSFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL BRUNTSFIELD PLACE

MIXED USED DEVELOPMENT, ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, SCIENNES, EDINBURGH: DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT 03 POLICY & PLANNING CONTEXT 3.1 Relevant Planning Policies / Guidance

MIXED USED DEVELOPMENT, ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, SCIENNES, EDINBURGH: DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT 3.1 RELEVANT PLANNING POLICIES / GUIDANCE

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MIXED USED DEVELOPMENT, ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, SCIENNES, EDINBURGH: DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT PUBLIC EXHIBITION ONE DOWNING SITE HISTORY Downing are a design focussed company with an 1890 4.2 PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS PROPOSED MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT established reputation for delivering high quality, award Royal Edinburgh Hospital for Sick Children acquires Rillbank winning developments with particular success in the Villa and large garden grounds on axis with Rillbank Terrace ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, EDINBURGH residential and student accommodation sectors (Trade Maidens Hosptial)

DOWNING We also have extensive experience in refurbishing buildings RIVLJQLÀFDQWKHULWDJHDQGHQKDQFLQJWKHFKDUDFWHUWRPHHW 1890-1900 28TH NOVEMBER 2017 the needs of present day, most notably the £10m restoration of the grade II listed Port of Liverpool Building which sits on Site developed for Royal Edinburgh Hospital for Sick WKHFLWLHV:RUOG+HULWDJH:DWHUIURQWDVRQHRIWKHLFRQLF¶ Children. The main U-shaped hospital pink sandstone 4.2.1 PUBLIC EXHIBITION 1 APPLICANT TEAM graces’. building facing Carlung Place (Sciennes Road) is completed in 1895 shortly followed by a nurses home, mortuary APPLICANT: DOWNING With numerous developments successfully completed, chapel, laundry (on Sylvan Place) and a new lodge to 'RZQLQJLVQRZVLJQLÀFDQWO\H[SDQGLQJLWVSUHVHQFHDFURVV complementary designs by George Washington Browne as ARCHITECTS: FLETCHER JOSEPH ASSOCIATES the UK and working in partnership with leading educational the retained architect. establishments to deliver new landmark schemes in the most Rillbank Villa entrance facing North (pre-1890) PLANNING CONSULTANT: HOLDER PLANNING prestigious student cities. Development of the site in early years suggest response to demand for the services, rather than as part of a masterplan HERITAGE CONSULTANT: TURLEY HERITAGE As one of the UK’s most experienced landlords, Downing for the site. continues to innovate and hone its offering, emphasising Tuesday 28th November 2017 LANDSCAPE CONSULTANT: OPEN its commitment to delivering superior, sustainable student 7KHKRVSLWDOFRPSULVHVRIVWRUH\RSHQZDUGZLQJVZLWK accommodation underpinned by award-winning design. south facing balconies and a 4 storey central administrative TRANSPORT CONSULTANT: ALEX SNEDDON Downing is a company focused on delivering spectacular block connected by 2 storey link blocks. developments, thoughtfully conceived to encompass the Site Plan (circa 1890) needs of students, universities and local communities. St Catherine’s Argyle Church, 61-63 Grange Road, EH9 1TY Bothwell Street, Edinburgh, (Student Accommodation) 1900-1950 Downing is committed to working hand in hand with leading UK universities to create a world class student experience. Further incremental expansion to the west of the site This commitment to partnership working means its schemes includes an extension to the outpatients building, are often integrated into university campuses with (14.30 – 19.30) incorporating part of an earlier laundry block. Designed by nomination agreements in place in a number of cities. the now formalised partnership of Dick Peddie and George Washington Browne, the simple form and restrained design Our own contracting division was established in 1999 and of the building in yellow freestone is contrasting to that of has an annual turnover in excess of £50m. Downing retains the other earlier hospital buildings on the site. Original hospital building (1895) a highly skilled, multi-disciplined team of in-house property professionals, which means that we have ultimate control The hospital continues to expand acquiring properties in over budget, programme and quality. Rillbank Terrace and Rillbank Crescent and smaller ancillary buildings on the site including additions on Sylvan Place. The project images here give an insight into our experience The first public exhibition was focused on presenting the following: of not only delivering high quality student accommdation projects but also working on listed buildings and within 1950-1965 conservation areas: Extensions to the main hospital building designed by Cullen • 3RUWRI/LYHUSRRO%XLOGLQJ/LYHUSRRO 2IÀFHV Lochhead & Brown Architects of Hamilton include: • VWRUH\LQÀOODQGH[WHQVLRQWRWKHOLQNEORFNVDQG • The Arch, Liverpool (Mixed Use) removal of boundary walls and gate piers at Rillbank • Lambeth Road, London SE1 (Mixed USe) Terrace • The Symphony, Liverpool L7 (Residential) • ([WHQVLRQDQGLQÀOORIVRXWKZDUGEDOFRQLHVWRIRUP enclosed play rooms. Site Plan (circa 1895) • Design Concepts for the site as a whole SITE AERIAL VIEW Late 20th Century 3RUWRI/LYHUSRRO%XLOGLQJ/LYHUSRRO 2IÀFH 0DMRUH[WHQVLRQVLQFVDQGVKDYHLQÀOOHGPRVW Original hospital building from Sciennes Road (1895) • History of the Site WHY ARE WE HERE TODAY? THE PROPOSAL PLANNING POLICY CONTEXT available space to the north and west of the main hospital replacing earlier buildings on the site, and the end terraces at the south west of Rillbank Terrace. The east side of Sylvan This exhibition has been prepared to inform the community The development site extends to an area of approximately Within the adopted Edinburgh Local Development Plan, the Place is largely dominated by back elevations to the more of Downing’s emerging mixed-use development proposals 4 acres and incorporates the existing Royal Hospital for 5+6&LVLGHQWLÀHGDVEHLQJORFDWHGZLWKLQWKH¶XUEDQDUHD· modern hospital buildings. The rear and west elevations • Proposed demolitions for the Royal Hospital for Sick Children. Sick Children building on Sciennes Road and all associated of the original hospital building are obscured by later properties located on Rillbank Terrace, the east side of 7KHVLWHOLHVZLWKLQWKH0DUFKPRQW0HDGRZVDQG%UXQWVÀHOG extensions and additions. 7KLVLVWKHÀUVWLQDVHULHVRIWKUHHSXEOLFH[KLELWLRQHYHQWV 6\OYDQ3ODFHDQGWKHZHVWVLGHRI0LOOHUÀHOG3ODFH Conservation Area. being held between now and February, each exhibition The hospital now occupies a large urban block, which will show the progression of the proposals. Today, we Downing’s proposal is to refurbish and redevelop the site to Under the terms of the Local Development Plan, planning accommodated by a range of buildings of different periods. • Buildings to be retained are presenting a series of initial concepts and ideas for the deliver a mixed-use scheme comprising private residential applications will be required to demonstrate compatibility site’s future development. within the existing buildings, the building of new affordable with the character of the surrounding area. Development Outpatient building - Sylvan Place elevation (1901) homes and new student housing accommodation. proposals should not impact detrimentally on existing Please take this opportunity to view the proposals and speak Consideration is also being given to additional uses such as amenity. There is a presumption in favour of the preservation to project team members directly. Most importantly, we are commercial, retail and community uses. or enhancement of the special character or appearance • Introduction to Downing seeking comments and feedback on what you see today as of the conservation area. Development will be expected this will be taken into account in developing the proposals A key element of the design concept is the creation of to demonstrate high standards of design appropriate to the for the site. a new public route through the site which will enhance historic environment. permeability and linkages with the surrounding area. There are questionnaires available, which we would Importantly, this will also provide a direct link to the Grade The main hospital building is Category B listed. Separately, encourage you to complete. Please return your completed A listed Mortuary Chapel which it is intended will be WKHUHLVD&DWHJRU\¶$·OLVWHGEXLOGLQJZLWKLQWKHVLWH²WKH form to one of the project representatives or post/email it to maintained and made accessible to the public. 0RUWXDU\&KDSHO7KH9LFWRULDQWHUUDFHGYLOODVRQ0LOOHUÀHOG the address below by the 12th December 2017. Place are Grade C listed. Historic Environment Scotland The project is conceived as a predominantly residential (HES) will be a statutory consultee for any future planning Holder Planning, development with over half of the anticipated total gross application and heritage policies contained within the local 5 South Charlotte Street, ÁRRUDUHDFXUUHQWO\LGHQWLÀHGIRUUHVLGHQWLDORFFXSDWLRQ development plan will also apply. The Symphony, Liverpool (Residential) Lambeth Road, London (Mixed Sue) Edinburgh, EH2 4AN [email protected] Travel requirements are being considered with regard The proposed development must have regard to various Hospital Rear Elevation (1895) Hospital Front Elevation (1895) Site Plan (circa 1960) to the nationally established hierarchy of travel modes. planning policies, including: Electronic versions of the questionnaire can also be The hierarchy (set out in SPP) requires consideration of obtained on request. These exhibition boards can also pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users ahead of - Scottish Planning Policy be viewed on the Holder Planning Website (www. the private car. In relation to the private car, parking will - South East Scotland Strategic Development Plan holderplanning.com). be provided at the development in line with CECs recently - Edinburgh Local Development Plan approved parking guidance - Edinburgh Design Guidance Please be aware that this is a Pre-Application Consultation - Developer Contributions and Infrastructure Delivery and your comments are not representations to the City of Guidance Edinburgh Council. An opportunity to make representations - Student Housing Guidance to the Council will exist when a formal planning application - Affordable Housing Guidance is submitted.

Hospital Rear Elevation (circa 1960)

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OVERVIEW DESIGN CONCEPT KEY OBJECTIVES Those buildings to be retained and removed are detailed on the plans below. CONCEPT PLAN KEY: • Enhance the setting of the category B listed Building The intention is to retain all the listed buildings on the WAVERLEY STATION site and the vast majority of the remaining buildings • Create a new public route through the site with links to 1.0 MILES / 20 MINS WALK of historic interest whilst removing all later extensions the mortuary chapel to enhance the settings and facilitate a more cohesive layout. Residential • Deliver a harmoniously integrated mixed use development 1 KM 1 | Category B - Hospital Building _&DWHJRU\&0LOOHUÀHOG7HUUDFH Affordable housing • Offer a diverse range of accommodation types and sizes Managed student accommodation • Preserve and protect the character of the existing terraces Community accessible EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY 0.5MILES / 10 MINS WALK 6 • Create a robust street frontage along Sylvan Place Commercial / retail set back from the current hospital building line which responds to the scale and character of the established 500 M context Private / semi private amenity • (VWDEOLVKDGLVWLQFWFLW\EORFNZLWKGHÀQHGDUHDVRISXEOLF Public realm realm and private amenity 2 4 Formalised parking / amenity 3 Vehicular access / parking

Publicly accessible through route

Link to mortuary chapel

Student accommodation entrance

Robust street frontage set back from footpath

Feature corner element to terminate terraces 1 5 Active retail / commercial frontage

Retained Buildings Site Plan - As Proposed (highlighted blue) Downtakings Site Plan - As Proposed (highlighted red)

CLEAR DEVELOPMENT SITE SITE LOCATION MAP

WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO DATE? WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY FJ Earlier this year Downing was announced as the successful purchaser of the Royal Hospital for Sick Children. Since then As noted, two further public exhibitions will be held: Downing have been considering the opportunities presented by the site in further detail. As part of this, meetings with the Council Planning Department have been held and the initial proposals and concepts on display today have been discussed. Wednesday th January 2018, St Catherine’s Argyle Church, 61-63 Grange Road, EH9 1TY 2QWKHWK2FWREHU'RZQLQJVXEPLWWHGD3URSRVDORI$SSOLFDWLRQ1RWLFH 3$1 WRWKH&LW\RI(GLQEXUJK&RXQFLO7KH3$1 (14.30 – 19.30) outlined Downing’s proposed public consultation strategy and contained the following description of the development to be carried out: Wednesday 7th February 2018, St Catherine’s Argyle Church, 61-63 Grange Road, EH9 1TY 0L[HGXVHGHYHORSPHQWFRPSULVLQJUHVLGHQWLDO KRXVHVDQGÁDWV SXUSRVHEXLOWVWXGHQWDFFRPPRGDWLRQFRPPHUFLDOXVH (14.30 – 19.30) &ODVVHVDQG FRPPXQLW\XVH &ODVVDQG F\FOHDQGFDUSDUNLQJSURYLVLRQDQGDQFLOODU\ZRUNV'HYHORSPHQWZLOO involve demolition of some existing buildings, new build development and alteration/conversion of existing buildings Each exhibition will highlight the progression of Downing’s proposals and public feedback will be sought at each The Council approved the PAN, and associated public consultation strategy, on the 10th November. stage. We will take account of all comments received and after each exhibition we will prepare a consultation report In advance of this public exhibition, Downing have initiated discussions with the Marchmont and Sciennes Community which summarises the ideas and issues that you tell us about. Council, the Marchmont and Sciennes Development Trust (MSDT) and other local interest groups e.g. Sciennes Primary School. The Community Council and MSDT have kindly agreed to participate with us in a Community Focus Group. We have There are questionnaires available, which we would already had a useful meeting with them and two further meetings are proposed in November and January. This will provide encourage you to complete. Please return your completed us with an opportunity to advise them of progress on the proposals and to listen to their views, including those on possible form to one of the project representatives or post/email it to future uses within parts of the site. the address below by the 12th December 2017.

The MSDT has suggested the development of some co-operative affordable housing and, along with the Community Council, Holder Planning, 5 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh, EH2 the provision of a “community space”. We have indicated willingness to consider all suggestions in the context of national 4AN [email protected] and local planning policies, and have invited the MSDT to provide us with further information. Electronic versions of the questionnaire can also be ,I\RXZLVKWRÀQGRXWPRUHDERXWZKDWWKH06'7LVSURSRVLQJZHKDYHEHHQDGYLVHGWKDW\RXFDQHPDLOWKHPDW obtained on request. These exhibition boards can also [email protected] be viewed on the Holder Planning Website (www. holderplanning.com). The Community Council can be contacted at [email protected] A formal Pre-Application Consultation Report detailing DOOIHHGEDFNUHFHLYHGDQGKRZWKLVKDVLQÁXHQFHGWKH Site Plan - Cleared Site Plan - As Proposed proposals will be prepared and submitted as part of the planning application package.

Alongside the public consultation, extensive pre-application meetings and discussions will be held with the City of Edinburgh Council and other key stakeholders (e.g. Community Council, MSDT, Historic Scotland, Edinburgh Urban Design Panel) over the coming months with the aim of reaching broad consensus on the key principles and details of the proposal in advance of applying for planning permission.

It is anticipated that a planning application will be submitted in Spring 2018.

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MIXED USED DEVELOPMENT, ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, SCIENNES, EDINBURGH: DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT PUBLIC EXHIBITION TWO B O ARD 1 O F 5 OVERVIEW B O ARD 2 O F 5 MASSING B O ARD 3 O F 5

Key Design Objectives: 4.2.2 PUBLIC EXHIBITION 2 PROPOSED MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT Roof line of proposed new buildings Roof line of existing hospital buildings to be removed ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, EDINBURGH Enhance the setting of the grade B listed Roof line of existing residential properties on west side of Sylvan Place DOWNING Building Existing Corner Elements

10TH JANUARY 2018 Proposed Corner Element Create a new public route through the site Wednesday 10th January 2018 APPLICANT TEAM with links to the mortuary chapel

APPLICANT: DOWNING 1 | New Street Elevation to Sylvan Place - As Proposed ARCHITECTS: FLETCHER JOSEPH ASSOCIATES Deliver a harmoniously integrated mixed use St Catherine’s Argyle Church, 61-63 Grange Road, EH9 1TY development PLANNING CONSULTANT: HOLDER PLANNING

HERITAGE CONSULTANT: TURLEY HERITAGE Offer a diverse range of accommodation (14.30 – 19.30) LANDSCAPE CONSULTANT: OPEN types and sizes

TRANSPORT CONSULTANT: TRANSPORT PLANNING LTD

Preserve and protect the character of the NE Aerial View of Proposals existitiing existitiing existi tiing existitiing proposed existing existing existing terraces 2 | Street Elevation to the Meadows - As Proposed (NE aerial ismoetric below) The second event followed on from the establishment of the design Create a robust street frontage along Sylvan Place which responds to the scale and character of the established context DQGUHÁHFWVWKHVHWEDFNRIWKHDGMDFHQW principles building purposes as outlined in Exhibition 1 and presented properties. developed site plans and indication of the proposed scale and mass. (VWDEOLVKDGLVWLQFWFLW\EORFNZLWKGHÀQHG areas of public realm and private amenity

SITE AERIAL VIEW It was supported by a physical model of the site and the immediate Apply a traditional and sympathetic pallete New corner element to maintain established pattern and rhythm of materials to respect the site context and along Meadow frontage conservation area context and focused on : WHY ARE WE HERE TODAY? THE PROPOSAL SW Aerial View of Proposals This is the second of three public exhibitions. Exhibition There are questionnaires available which we would The development site extends to an area of 1 was held on Tuesday 28th November and presented encourage you to complete. Please return your approximately 4 acres and incorporates the existing the broad principles of Downing’s suggested completed form to one of the project representatives Royal Hospital for Sick Children building on Sciennes Residential (private) redevelopment proposals for the site. or post/email it to the address below by the 24th Road and all associated properties located on Residential (affordable) January 2018. Rillbank Terrace, the east side of Sylvan Place and the 174 people attended Exhibition 1 with 72 feedback ZHVWVLGHRI0LOOHUÀHOG3ODFH Student Accommodation • Reaffirming the key design objectives forms received. A summary of this feedback has Holder Planning Commercial / Retail been prepared and is available on request. The 5 South Charlotte Street Downing’s proposal is to refurbish and redevelop Mortuary Chapel / Murals content of Exhibition 1 is available to view on the Edinburgh, EH2 4AN the site to deliver a mixed-use scheme comprising Holder Planning website (www.holderplanning.com), [email protected] private residential within the existing buildings, the and paper copies are available on request. building of new affordable homes and new student existing existing existing existing proposed existing existing • Illustrating the indicative scale and massing relative the adjacent Electronic versions of the questionnaire can be accommodation. Consideration is also being given 0LOOHUÀHOG3O Rillbank Terr Sylvan Pl Argyle Pl 6LQFHWKHÀUVWH[KLELWLRQZHKDYHPHWZLWKWKH obtained on request. The exhibition boards can also to additional uses such as commercial, retail and 3 | Cross section through site - As Proposed Marchmont & Sciennes Community Council and be viewed on the Holder Planning website community uses. Development Trust. The Community Council has (www.holderplanning.com) properties kindly provided us with its response to Exhibition 1. A key element of the design concept is the creation Downing are also in ongoing discussions with the Please be aware that this is a Pre-Application of a new public route through the site which Development Trust regarding their proposals. Consultation and your comments are not will enhance permeability and linkages with the representations to The City of Edinburgh Council. An surrounding area. Importantly, this will also provide This second exhibition takes account of the feedback opportunity to make representations to the Council a direct link to the Grade A listed Mortuary Chapel • Clarifying proposed uses and the associated extent of the respect received to date and provides further detail of will exist when a formal application for planning which it is intended will be maintained and made 2 Downing’s emerging proposals which are presented permission is submitted. accessible to the public. on the boards today. The project is conceived as a predominantly Please take this opportunity to view the boards residential development with over half of the elements and speak to project team members directly. Most DQWLFLSDWHGWRWDOJURVVÁRRUDUHDFXUUHQWO\LGHQWLÀHG importantly, we are seeking comments and feedback for residential occupation. 3 on what you see today as this will be taken into consideration as Downing develop their proposals for Travel requirements are being considered with • Clarification of parking proposals the site. regard to the nationally established hierarchy of travel modes. The hierarchy (set out in SPP) requires consideration of pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users ahead of the private car. In relation to the private car, parking will be provided at the • An indication of the architecture language and materiality which development in line with CECs recently approved parking guidance was being explored

Sciennes Primary School 1 4

Key Plan 4 | Sketch Impression looking west down Sciennes Road - As Proposed

Level 1 (Ground) Isometric of Proposals

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MATERIALITY / PRECEDENT IMAGES B O ARD 4 O F 5 PARKING PROPOSALS B O ARD 5 O F 5

Parking Schedule:

Main Hospital Basement car park 18 spaces Sciennes Rd surface 21 spaces

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Rillbank Terrace Rillbank Terrace surface 40 spaces & Crescent

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Studuent n/a 0 spaces

Total 88 spaces

(as a % of 131 residential units) 67%

Materiality Precedent Images | Brick Notes:

Cycle Parking: - 1 space per residential units - 1 space per bed in student accommodation

Motorcycle Parking: - 1 space per 25 residential units 9 car 40 car Electric Vehicle Parking Space: spaces spaces - 1 in 6 car parking spaces to be provided with electric vehicle charge point

Materiality Precedent Images | Natural Stone

10 car spaces 11 car spaces 100% cycle parking

Parking Plan - Ground Floor (Hospital @ Sciennes Road Level) Materiality Precedent Images | Zinc

18 car spaces

Parking Plan - Lower Ground Floor Cycle parking - (Hospital @ Rillbank Terrance Level) 1 per residential unit Materiality Precedent Images | Roof / Dormers

PROPOSED MIX / NUMBERS PROPOSED TIMELINE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

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1 bed - 21no Q1 (March) - Detailed application to be submitted Wednesday 7th February 2018, 2 bed - 40no St Catherine’s Argyle Church, 61-63 Grange Road, 3 bed - 19no Q3 - Hospital vacates. Downing take possession of the EH9 1TY (14.30 – 19.30) 4 bed - 20no site Each exhibition will highlight the progression of Total - 100 units Q4 - Planning Application Determination Downing’s proposals and public feedback will be sought at each stage. We will take account of all Residential (Affordable Accommodation) 2019 comments received and after each exhibition we will prepare a consultation report which summarises the 1 bed - 12no Q1 - Construction Works starts on site ideas and issues that you tell us about. 2 bed - 19no 2020 A formal Pre-Application Consultation Report detailing Total - 31 units DOOIHHGEDFNUHFHLYHGDQGKRZWKLVKDVLQÁXHQFHG Q3 - Completion of site works the proposals will be prepared and submitted as part Student Accommodation of the planning application package.

Total - circa 400 bed spaces Timeline Key: It is anticipated that a planning application will be submitted in Spring 2018. Materiality Precedent Images | Landscape / Shared Surface Q1 = Jan - Mar Q2 = Apr - Jun Q3 = July - Sept Q4 = Oct - Dec

MIXED USED DEVELOPMENT, ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, SCIENNES, EDINBURGH: DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT PUBLIC EXHIBITION THREE B O ARD 1 O F 6 WHAT’S CHANGED? B O ARD 2 O F 6 SITE SECTIONS / ELEVATIONS B O ARD 3 O F 6 4.2.3 PUBLIC EXHIBITION 3 PROPOSED MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT Following the response to the last public exhibition we have taken on board comments made and have imple- ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, EDINBURGH mented the following changes which are referenced on the adjacent images: DOWNING 1. The student accommodation block has been 7TH FEBRUARY 2018 reduced in mass: - in height by a storey lowering the building by 2.7m Wednesday 7th February 2018 - in numbers by approximately 50 beds APPLICANT TEAM 2. The student element along Sylvan Place has been APPLICANT: DOWNING set back further to a minimum of 2.5m and up to 3.2m in places. St Catherine’s Argyle Church, 61-63 Grange Road, EH9 1TY ARCHITECTS: FLETCHER JOSEPH ASSOCIATES ELEVATION A | Sciennes Road - As Proposed 3. The roofscape has been remodelled to incorporate PLANNING CONSULTANT: HOLDER PLANNING pitched roof elements to break down the massing and respond to the roofscape of the conservation area HERITAGE CONSULTANT: TURLEY HERITAGE (14.30 – 19.30) 4. The overall number of car parking spaces has been reduced. The surface parking has been removed from LANDSCAPE CONSULTANT: OPEN the main hospital forecourt and the basement car park has been increased to accommodate 29 spaces. TRANSPORT CONSULTANT: TRANSPORT PLANNING LTD 5. Car parking to the rear of Millerfi eld Place and Rillbank Terrace (East) has been omitted

6. Some car parking spaces along Rillbank Terrance have been omitted The third and final exhibition presented developed proposals and 7. Enhanced Memorial Garden / public realm in hospital forecourt enabled by removal of surface parking ELEVATION B| Sylvan Place - As Proposed 8. Possible Community Space - a proposal from the MSDT identified elements which had changed or been informed by feedback has been sought which will be considered by Downing once received.

MSCC COLLECTIVE VIEWS at the previous consultations. This was again supported by a developed

DESIGN RESPONSE to MSCC Summary of Collective Views of the Community Document (7th January 2017) :

• Main Hospital Building (B Listed) - physical model and focused in particular on the following: ‘this key building on the site should be returned to being close to the original 1892 George Washington Browne design’ SITE PLAN | Red Line highlights areas changed since last exhibition existing existing proposed existing existing - re instating the balconies along Sciennes Road ELEVATION C| Meadows Frontage - As Proposed Rillbank Terrace Sylvan Place - demolition of the majority of add-ons allows the HOUSING STUDENT AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY RETAIL / COMMERCIAL building form to stand alone as originally conceived ACCESS COMMUNITY SITE AERIAL VIEW - AS PROPOSED • Millerfi ed Place (C Listed) - ‘the buildings on the west side of the street should be repaired and returned to housing’ - the entire terrace is being retained and converted WHY ARE WE HERE TODAY? THE PROPOSAL back to 4 bedroom townhouses • Illustration of reduced building height and massing • The Mortuary Chapel building (A Listed) - ‘this building is only of value if its interior murals can be cared for This is the third event in the series of public exhibitions Please take this opportunity to view the exhibition The site extends to approximately 4 acres and and made accessible, with the building used in an appropriate way which have presented Downing’s emerging proposals boards and speak to Downing’s team. Most impor- incorporates the main hospital building on Sciennes as a ﬁ tting tribute to the work of the hospital’ for the site. tantly we are seeking comments and feedback on Road and all associated properties on Rillbank - the mortuary chapel murals are to be conserved and retained on site and will be made accessible to the public upon • Demonstration of a simplified roofscape what you see today – your views will be taken into Terrace, Rillbank Crescent, the east side of Sylvan completion. Public Exhibition 2 was held on Wednesday 10th consideration as Downing fi nalise their proposals in Place and the west side of Millerfi eld Place. existing existing existing existing proposed existing existing • New build Elements - 3 Rillbank Terrace Sylvan Place January. It built upon the initial concepts outlined at advance of planning application submission. ‘Any new buildings on the East side of Sylvan Place should be set SECTION D| Through Rillbank Terrace, Sylvan Place + Millerfi eld - As Proposed Public Exhibition 1 by detailing the suggested height, Downing’s proposal is to create a mixed-use back at least 3 metres from the site boundary’ scale and massing of the new-build elements of the There are questionnaires available. Please return your development comprising: - the new buildings are to be set back between 2.5 - 3.2m from the boundary line and where the existing hospital building sit. • Enhanced street elevations / details of new developments which development, providing an indication of potential completed forms to one of the project representa- This set back is consistant with the west side of the street B COMMUNITY BENEFITS materials, and highlighting the proposed parking tives or post/email it to the address below by the 21st • Private residential homes within the main strategy. February 2018 hospital building, and properties on Millerfi eld ‘If buildings are added along Sciennes Road, the height should not Public and community benefi ts as a result of Place, Rillbank Terrace and Rillbank Crescent exceed that of the lower roof line of the main hospital building. - the new buildings element along Sciennes Rd does not exceed C C Downings proposals for the site include the following: 133 people attended Public Exhibition 2 and 62 Holder Planning the lower roof line of the hospital building illustrated more detail on the fenestration patterns and materiality completed feedback forms were received. A 5 South Charlotte Street • New affordable homes and new student • Housing Types - summary of the feedback has been prepared and Edinburgh, EH2 4AN accommodation on Sylvan Place ‘Affordable housing, the 25% required by planning law would be • Ensuring a viable future for the site, including the can be provided upon request. The content of Public [email protected] welcomed’ retention/refurbishment of all listed and key Exhibition 2 is available to view on the Holder Planning • Potential commercial / retail / community use at ‘Accommodation for single professionals in smaller housing units Victorian buildings would be welcomed’ • Clarification of the proposed mix and overall occupancies website (www.holderplanning.com) Electronic versions of the questionnaire can be ob- the corner of Sciennes Road / Sylvan Place ‘Family housing, especially in Millerﬁ eld Place and Rillbank Terrace tained upon request. The exhibition boards can also would be desirable’ • Enhanced linkages / connectivity through the site D D We have since met with representatives of the be viewed on the Holder Planning website - A key element of the development is the creation - approx 31 units of affordable housing is to be included and with the wider area as a result of the public - approx 92 of the 131 housing units are 1 or 2 bedrooms Community Council to review the feedback and key www.holderplanning.com of a new public route through the site which equating to 70% thoroughfare outcomes from Public Exhibition 2. will enhance permeability and linkages with the - approx 20 of the 131 housing units are 4 bedrooms catering for • Clarification of proposed private and public parking strategy Please be aware this is a Pre-Application Consultation surrounding area. Importantly, this will provide a families • Provision of a memorial garden AERIAL VIEW | Red Line indicates massing presented at last exhibition Today we are presenting further details of Downing’s and your comments are not representations to The direct link to the Category A listed Mortuary Chapel • Shared Community / School Facility proposals for the site which have been infl uenced by City of Edinburgh Council. An opportunity to make which contains the Phoebe Anne Traquair murals. It ‘A large hall / gym space with associated facilities would be • Signifi cantly improved public realm and the feedback received to date. representations to the Council will exist when a formal is the intention that the murals will be maintained and welcomed by all’ landscaping provision throughout the site application for planning permission is submitted. made accessible to the public. - we are in ongoing discussions with the MSDT regarding their • Presentation of preliminary 3D visuals from key local viewpoints aspirations for the site, and an appropriate area has been identifi ed. Downing await a formal proposal from the MSDT in • Preservation of Traquair Murals and public access In recognition of the important community role the this regard arrangements hospital has played, the forecourt area of the main • Linking the front and back of the site :- hospital building will be returned as a public amenity/ ‘We would welcome paths through the site which would ensure that • Substantial developer contributions towards memorial garden area. all users can move freely through it, both on foot and by bicycle. education and primary healthcare infrastructure - a new area of public realm will link Rillbank Terrace and 3 Sciennes Road within the local area (approx. £450k) Travel requirements are being considered with priority being given to pedestrians, cyclists and public • Green Spaces:- ‘Garden spaces are an essential part of a healthy environment. transport users ahead of the private car. Car parking Flower beds & grass areas alongside walkways should be integrated Following this public exhibition the scheme has continued to evolve and will be provided in line with the Council’s recently into the design and where appropriate trees, shrubs & other larger approved parking guidelines. plantings would be highly desirable. Removing the car parking area from in front of the main hospital building, & replacing it with a garden space, would provide a sheltered space for local A residents to enjoy. By also designating this as a memorial garden, it would provide develop in response to feedback received at regular meeting with CEC a reminder of the important role the hospital has played in many peoples’ lives, both locally and in the wider community. - all surface car parking to be removed from the hospital frontage which will incorporate a memorial garden. The new building to be set back from the street allowing soft A B landscaping to be incorporated along the new street frontage. planning. Community Accessible Commercial / Housing Student Affordable STREET VIEW | Red Line indicates massing presented at last exhibition (Mortuary Chapel) Retail / Community

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MASSING B O ARD 4 O F 6 LANDSCAPING B O ARD 5 O F 6 PARKING / SERVICE PROPOSALS B O ARD 6 O F 6 un allocated street parking

1 | View looking west down Sciennes Road

allocated basement parking

Lower Ground Floor Site Plan (Rillbank Terrace Level) - As Proposed

Parking Site Schedule: Plan Legend: Car Parking Main Hospital Basement car park 29 spaces (to be allocated in hospital basement only)

Millerfi eld Place Existing On Street Permit 0 spaces Covered Cycle Parking Rillbank Terrace Rillbank Terrace surface 18 spaces & Crescent Bin Stores Affordable can apply for permits 0 spaces Motorcycle Parking Student none - not permitted 0 spaces

Total 47 spaces Pedestrian Entrance / Exit

Landscape Site Plan (as a % of 131 residential units) 36% 2 | View south from meadows up Sylvan Place 3 | View from Rillbank Terrace to the Hospital and the new public realm Access Points (coloured for cars/cycle/bins as above) 2 PROPOSED MATERIAL PALETTE Notes:

Cycle Parking: - 1 space per residential units - 1 space per bed in student accommodation

Motorcycle Parking: PROPOSED MATERIAL PALETTE - 1 space per 25 residential units

3 Electric Vehicle Parking Space: - 1 in 6 car parking spaces to be provided with electric vehicle charge point (ﬁ nal positions to be agreed)

PROPOSED MIX / NUMBERS PROPOSED TIMELINE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Residential (Private Accommodation) 2018 This is the third and fi nal public exhibition. Each exhibition has highlighted the progression of 1 bed - 21no Q1 (March) - Detailed application to be submitted Downing’s proposals and public feedback has been 2 bed - 40no sought at each stage. 3 bed - 19no Q3 - Hospital vacates. Downing take possession of the 4 bed - 20no site A formal Pre-Application Consultation Report, detailing all feedback received and how this has Total - 100 units Q4 - Planning Application Determination infl uenced the fi nal proposals will form part of the 1 Key Plan planning application. Residential (Affordable Accommodation) 2019 It is anticipated that the planning application will be 1 bed - 12no Q1 - Construction Works starts on site submitted to The City of Edinburgh Council in Spring 2 bed - 19no 2018. 2020 Total - 31 units Q3 - Completion of site works Student Accommodation

Total - circa 350 bed spaces Timeline Key: Q1 = Jan - Mar Q2 = Apr - Jun Q3 = July - Sept Ashlar Buff Stone Multi Brickwork to match stone Mill Finish Zinc Q4 = Oct - Dec

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