Redevelopment/ partial demolish: Summerhall, 1 Summerhall Place, EH9 1PL

[Grange PlanningKeymaster]

Please note that this building is outside the Grange Association boundary. However, it may be of interest to members living close to Summerhall and many residents will be familiar with the main building – that, presumably, is not to be demolished.

This is at the pre-proposal stage. There are few details available at this time.

Partial selective demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site for mixed use development comprising an arts centre cultural, community and venue spaces (Use Classes 1A, 3, 4, 10,11); commercial leisure and food/drink, small retail (Use Classes 1A, 3, 11); commercial business space for employment/office space (Use Class 4); hotel/leisure visitor accommodation and venue spaces (Use Class 7 with ancillary Classes 3, 10, 11); residential accommodation in a blend of Co-Living, student and apartments (sui generis); associated amenity space, landscaping, infrastructure and ancillary works.

Applicant: AMA (New Town) Ltd

Public Event 1:07 October 2026 (3pm – 7:30pm) at Summerhall, 1 Summerhall Place EH9 1PL

Public Event 2:TBC – 11 November 2026 (3pm – 7:30pm) Summerhall

A dedicated project website will provide more information on the proposals, the consultation boards and opportunities to provide feedback on-line.

Since the project lies outwith our boundary, and does not lie right on our boundary, it is unlikely that Grange Association will take a position. Feel free to comment or communicate to local councilor, MSP or MP if interested.

 

[Grange PlanningKeymaster]

This is a major redevelopment of a building with high community value – artist community etc. The primary stone building face Summerhall Pl will be retained – as will large square office block adjacent.

Controversial elements may include: hotel, student accommodation and less artist type space.

Parking and traffic issues may affect Grange Association roads closest to the development.

Some links relating to the proposal are now available:

Introduction

Proposals

Uses include (see the links for details – four options presented at this stage):

Class 1A Retail
Class 3 Food and Drink
Class 4 Business
Class 6 Storage
Class 7 Hotel
Class 10 Non-Residential Institution – Arts Centre
Class 11 Leisure
Theatre
Multi Purpose
Student Residential / Serviced Apartments (including PBSA)

The earliest plan submission date is in December 2026. However, it is generally best to make opinions known early in these types of projects. Therefore, engagement by way of responding to this thread, communicating with GA Board, and direct communications (i.e. individual level) with various councils (community: Marchmont Sciennes, Grange Prestonfield and City of Edinburgh Council) and elected representatives may be considered.

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