A controversial student housing development has been given the green light for Edinburgh's Leith Walk following a knife edge vote by councillors.
Developers behind the plans were accused of ignoring the wishes of the local community and failing to address a huge social housing shortage, with their proposals for the vacant site predominantly student accommodation.
The council also came under fire for supporting the plans as objectors described the designs as "crap" and said the new buildings would create a "very unpleasant environment" for neighbours due to daylight being blocked out.
