Over 300 new homes are set to be built as part of a major new £71 million Edinburgh development.
Housebuilder Avant has announced plans for 227 private and 85 affordable properties in the initial phase of the Edmonstone Estate project.
The residential site, which forms part of the wider Edinburgh BioQuarter scheme, was previously put up for sale by Alba Developments after a 13.5-acre location was marked out to be utilised for housing.
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The £1bn BioQuarter project - part of a joint venture between Edinburgh University, NHS Lothian, the City of Edinburgh Council and Scottish Enterprise - employs around 10,000 people, but this is expected to increase to 20,000.
The new houses will be located in the former Edmonstone Estate next to Little France Park and areas of Greendykes and Moredun, subject to planning.
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The development is set to be named The Lanes at Edmonstone Estate, while Avant has also committed to a community contribution of more than £1.8m to support local education provision.
Avant Homes Scotland MD, Gerry Leitch, said, “The Lanes at Edmonstone is an incredibly exciting new development for us, and will support the high demand for the delivery of much-needed homes in a prime location.
“This marks a significant acquisition for us and extends our presence in a key location in the East of Scotland and we’re very pleased to be delivering a landmark development that will be part of the former Edmonstone Estate.”
