Plans have been revealed for a huge new primary school to replace an existing one on the outskirts of Edinburgh as part of proposals for a new neighbourhood consisting of 1,300 homes.
After initial plans stated a new school at Newcraighall would be build in addition to the current primary, new proposals suggest a new build would stand alone.
The plans form part of the wider Brunstane neighbourhood development which will provide 1,300 homes, a school and several travel routes on the land south of Newcraighall Road near Fort Kinnaird.
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Despite the go-ahead being given for the project in 2017, the work is yet to start. An application outlining plans for the new primary school say it would have the capacity for over 600 pupils and an additional nursery would be built that can host 128 children.
It is understood that the school would be part of a low emissions and "ultra low energy" build. Plans also include an outdoor sports pitch and all accommodation to form part of the same two-storey building.
In April 2022, residents were invited to an “online information event” exploring the wider proposals, which could see around 1,330 properties constructed. Housebuilder Dandara is set to handle the initial phase, according to material distributed to locals.
Community and retail facilities are also expected to be included as part of the development, but no start date for its construction has been mooted.
Two public consultation dates have been set in December and January for residents to gather at Newcraighall Primary School to hear about the proposals. To view the planning application, you can do so here.
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