Land off Old Liston Road, Newbridge, Edinburgh, EH28 8SJ • Development site with Planning Permission in Principle for 490 homes and other uses • Cleared brownfield land extending to a total of approx. 24.9 ha / 61.5 acres • Convenient commuter location approx. 9 miles from Edinburgh City Centre • Offers invited for the site in three lots or as a whole • www.savills.co.uk/newbridge NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office © Crown permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office © Crown copyright licence number 100022432 Savills (L&P) Limited. copyright licence number 100022432 Savills (L&P) Limited.

NOTE - Source: Planning application 07/04646/OUT – Masterplan Document View from East Land off Old Liston Road

Location Description Proposal: Application for outline planning permission for proposed demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of site to provide new The site is positioned to the south west of Newbridge, a small village in The land for sale is located to the south west of Newbridge and extends residential development Scotland’s central belt to the west of Edinburgh. The settlement benefits to an approximate area of 24.9 hectares / 61.5 acres. The site was from a semi-rural location with modern transport links providing access formerly the Continental Tyres Factory and so the majority of the land is Status: Approved to nearby towns and cities. Edinburgh city centre (approx. 9 miles), brownfield apart from the River Almond Site of Importance for Nature Decision Issued: 08/09/2014 Livingston (approx. 6 miles), Stirling (approx. 27 miles), Dunfermline Conservation (SINC) located to the west. The site is relatively flat and the (approx. 12 miles), Glasgow (approx. 37 miles) and many other former commercial area has been cleared of structures although some Comment: The application is for planning permission in principle for central belt settlements are within a commutable distance. Newbridge foundation material will require further removal. a residential development of 490 units, approximately 75 (15%) are interchange lies a short distance to the east and provides access to the required to be affordable. The proposal also includes a residential care The site has an edge-of-village location with residential development an A8 (Edinburgh Airport / Edinburgh), M9 (Stirling), M8 (Glasgow), and A89 home, community facilities, energy centre, shops and play facilities within appropriate extension to the existing layout of the settlement. Established (Broxburn). The village benefits from public transport links to Edinburgh an indicative layout. housing is positioned to the north of the site with an attractive outlook over with a regular bus service available from First Bus (20,21,22 and X38), open countryside and the River Almond to the west. To the east and south Full planning documentation can be obtained by entering the planning Lothian Buses (20 and 63) and E&M Horsburgh (X6 and 20). The nearest are commercial uses. To the north east of the site lies a Scheduled Ancient references to the City of Edinburgh Council’s planning search website: railway stations are Edinburgh Park (4 miles), from which direct rail Monument - Huly Hill, Cairn and Stone Circle. The main vehicular access services operate to Edinburgh (approx. 10 min), and Uphall (4 miles) https://citydev-portal.edinburgh.gov.uk/idoxpa-web/ will be taken from Old Liston Road to the east which connects with the from which direct rail services operate to Glasgow (approx. 50 min). A89 and A8/ M9 at the Newbridge roundabout. For further information on planning the City of Edinburgh Council can be Edinburgh airport is around 2 miles from Newbridge. contacted on [email protected] / 0131 529 3550. The site is available as a whole or in three lots, as shown in the Newbridge comprises mainly residential and commercial uses although accompanying plans. Lots 1 and 2 both extend to approximately there are a selection of local services including a post office, bank, petrol Further Information 6.6 hectares / 16.3 acres with Lot 3 extending to approximately station and public house within the settlement with a convenience store The following documents are available to interested parties from the 11.7 hectares / 28.9 acres. in Ratho Station. Axis Business Park lies a short distance to the north selling agents: and accommodates a luxury car village with franchises from BMW, Land Planning • Planning Application 07/04646/OUT Documentation Rover, Lexus, Mini, Toyota and VW; together with offices occupied by Scottish Gas Networks and a Premier Inn hotel. Both Edinburgh and The adopted Rural West Edinburgh Local Plan (as altered) designates • Ecology Assessment (2007) – Soprano Ecology Livingston offer a wide selection of retail, cultural and community facilities the majority of the site as a Strategic Housing Land Allocation – Former • Odour Impact Assessment (2007) – The Airshed with the site also close to a range of retail facilities at the Gyle Shopping Continental Tyres Site North – with an estimated capacity of 500 units. Centre (Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Boots) and Hermiston Gait Retail Along the north west of the site’s boundary lies part of the River Almond • Flood Risk Assessment (2007) – Grontmij Park (Tesco, B&Q, TK Maxx), both around 4 miles away. Local centres of Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC). Part of the site is • Transport Assessment and Accessibility Report (2007) - Grontmij employment include Heriot Watt University (4 miles), RBS Headquarters contained within the Airport Public Safety Zone. at Gogarburn (3 miles), Edinburgh Park Business Park (4 miles) The site has a similar allocation in the emerging Edinburgh Local • Drainage Assessment (2007) – Grontmij and industrial estates in East Mains, Broxburn (1.5 miles), Houston, Development Plan. • Environmental Noise Assessment (2007) – Hamilton & McGregor Livingston (4 miles) and Newbridge itself. Planning permission in principle has been granted for housing led Hillwood Primary School is located within nearby Ratho Station with development at the site with a Section 75 Agreement signed and available Craigmount High School 4 miles from the site. Throughout west Edinburgh from the selling agents: and West Lothian there are pleasant rural walks to enjoy with a wealth of golf courses (Ratho Park and Gogarburn golf courses are both within 3 miles) Reference: 07/04646/OUT and country pursuits available. The Royal Highland Showground (2 miles), Edinburgh International Climbing Arena (1 mile) and Xtreme Indoor Karting Centre (0.25 miles) are also conveniently positioned close to the site. Method of Sale Title Plan The heritable interest (freehold) in the property is offered for sale in three A title plan will be prepared which will become a taxative plan for lots, as a whole, or in combinations of lots, with vacant possession. sales purposes. Only indicative boundaries are provided within these Lot boundaries are indicative only and may alter to accommodate an particulars and should not be relied upon. appropriate development strategy. Unit numbers proposed for each plot should broadly align to the approved masterplan. Development of Viewing individual lots by purchasers will be managed as to ensure later phases Viewing can be undertaken from Newbridge Road at the viewer’s own are entirely accessible, serviceable and developable. risk. To access the site please contact the selling agents. Parties should note interest with Savills / Montagu Evans in the first Important Notice instance in order to be kept informed of any closing date set and receive Savills / Montagu Evans and their clients give notice: further information. 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or Interviews for shortlisted parties may be undertaken if further information warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on is required. their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. Strict timetables regarding agreed dates of entry will be observed. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be The vendors may require overage / clawback provisions. relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, The owner reserves the right to sell the land without reference to any images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily other party. comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills / NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct Each party will be liable for their own legal costs. The purchaser(s) will Montagu Evans have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. its accuracy is not guaranteed. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the be responsible for LBTT, registration dues and any VAT incurred in Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office © Crown copyright licence number 3. Date of publication March 2015 100024244 Savills (UK) Limited. connection with the transaction.

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