An abandoned building is set to be demolished to make way for modern new apartments at old Edinburgh Tramway depot.
Edinburgh Council approved the plan on Tuesday December 14 at Henderson Place in the city.
The developer will demolish an existing vacant office block and will create 42 new apartments with landscaping and parking.
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The site is within the old Silvermills area of Edinburgh, historically known for it’s industrial buildings and land use which largely supported the functions of the city of Edinburgh itself.
The old Silvermills Tramway depot was first built in 1886 but when the tramway system was electrified in 1922, the building was converted for use as a police garage.
The depot buildings were demolished in the 1980’s, with commercial office development replacing them, constructed for use by the Royal London Mutual Insurance Society.
The new three storey apartment block will have one to four bedroom options, with some including a private garden terrace.
The developer said on the planning application that this new apartment block will benefit the area.
They said: “The introduction of residential use will be in keeping with the prevailing uses within this part of the New Town and will benefit from the high quality of public amenity already present within the area
“As a currently vacant site that benefits from very good access to public transport and local amenity, thesite represents an ideal opportunity for residential development of a density that is suitable for sustainable urban living.
“The redevelopment of the site also presents the opportunity to integrate high quality and innovative design into the existing context and contribute positively to the New Town conservation area.”
The City of Edinburgh Council has approved the new proposal, subject to a legal agreement.
