FORTH Ports has submitted plans to the City of Edinburgh Council for phase two of Harbour 31, as part of the continued regeneration of Leith.
Detailed planning consent and listed building consent were submitted to the council as part of phase two of the project known as The Dry Dock at Harbour 31, located on the southeast of Edinburgh Dock within the Port of Leith.
The Dry Dock at Harbour 31 development is part of the wider Harbour 31 regeneration plan currently used for industrial port activities and the proposal aims to transform the site into a dynamic, mixed-use development.
The new plan follows on from the planning permission in principle (PPP) submitted in March 2024 for 337 new homes and approximately 244 square metres of commercial space.
These proposals have been designed by Gfivethree architects and following consent, construction would likely begin in 2025 for occupation in 2026.
The site aims to cater to a diverse range of businesses, from creative and visual artists to port-related enterprises and other commercial sectors.
The redevelopment intends to introduce new public spaces, opening up previously inaccessible areas of the port to the wider community.
Pamela Smyth, chief legal and property officer, of landowners Forth Ports Limited, said: “Our application for The Dry Dock at Harbour 31 aims to deliver a vibrant, creative, and commercial hub that integrates this historical site with its surroundings and will introduce new public spaces and open up previously inaccessible areas of the port to the community.
“Through significant investment, the Port of Leith is transitioning into a leading offshore renewables hub, and coupled with this proposed development, this adds to the current regeneration of Leith and the waterfront.”
