The Dry Dock
Consultation
This webpage provides information on Forth Ports Limited’s proposals and sets out opportunities for the public to engage, ask questions and make comments upon the development proposals which will inform any future planning application.
A Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) for the proposed business led development was submitted to City of Edinburgh Council on 21 June 2024 setting out the details of pre-application consultation.
The PAN makes provision for ‘Business, General Industrial, Storage and Distribution, Training/Education facility, with ancillary retail, food and drink including bar and associated development including parking (Use Classes 1A, 3, 4, 5, 6,10 and sui generis public house)’
Forth Ports welcome the views of the public which will assist in developing the proposals further. The proposed development forms part of Forth Ports’ plans to contribute towards the ongoing regeneration of Edinburgh’s waterfront.
A Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) for the proposed business led development was submitted to City of Edinburgh Council on 21 June 2024 setting out the details of pre-application consultation.
The PAN makes provision for ‘Business, General Industrial, Storage and Distribution, Training/Education facility, with ancillary retail, food and drink including bar and associated development including parking (Use Classes 1A, 3, 4, 5, 6,10 and sui generis public house)’
Forth Ports welcome the views of the public which will assist in developing the proposals further. The proposed development forms part of Forth Ports’ plans to contribute towards the ongoing regeneration of Edinburgh’s waterfront.
Second consultation event
A second and final consultation event was held on Tuesday 29th October 2024 between 3pm and 7pm at North and South Leith Parish Church Halls, 6 Henderson Street Edinburgh EH6 6BS. At the public event Forth Ports set out how feedback received from the first event has been considered and presented details of their proposals.
A copy of the exhibition presentation boards is provided in the Feedback section below where you can also find out how to provide your feedback
First consultation event
The first public consultation event was held at Ocean Terminal on 30 July 2024 where Forth Ports and their design team presented their proposals, answered questions and listened to comments made by the public. Forth Ports thank everyone who attended the event or viewed their proposals online and for all the feedback which was received during and following the exhibition.
Feedback
Second Event
A link to a copy of the exhibition boards from the second event on 29 October 2024 is provided below
View/Download Public Exhibition Presentation Boards
You can provide your feedback using our online form here
Alternatively you can download a copy of our feedback form here and return it to us by email to: info@larnermcgrath.co.uk or by post to: LarnerMcGrath Ltd, PO Box 28176, Edinburgh, EH16 9EL.
All feedback should be provided by 8 November 2024.
First Event
A link to a copy of the exhibition boards from the first event on 30 July 2024 is provided below.
View/Download First Public Exhibition Presentation Boards
What happens next:
All feedback will be considered and Forth Ports will complete preparation of the planning application.
When we submit the planning application, it shall be accompanied by a Pre-Application Report which will set out what comments were received as part of the pre-application process and how these have been considered by the Applicant.
At the pre-application stage, all comments are comments to the prospective Applicant. Comments should not be made to the Planning Authority, City of Edinburgh Council. If a planning application is submitted to City of Edinburgh Council, normal neighbour notification and publicity will be undertaken at that time and you will have the opportunity to make formal representations regarding the proposal.
Location
The business led development will be located to the east of Edinburgh Dock. It will support both creative and green jobs, as the Port of Leith transitions to become Scotland’s premier renewables hub.
Timeline
At the time of this event we expect development to progress along the following timeline:
30 July 2024 – First Public Event
29 October 2024 – Second Public Event
Late November / Early December 2024 – Planning Application and Listed Building Consent submitted to City of Edinburgh Council
Spring 2025 – Determination of Planning Application
Q2 2025– Commence development
Q1 2026 – First occupation
About Us
Forth Ports
Forth Ports was established in 1967 as a Port Authority and through continued investment and acquisitions we have grown to be the 3rd largest port operator group in the UK. Investment has always been and remains a core strategy for Forth Ports. Our continuous commitment to investing for the future has positioned Forth Ports as a market leader in supporting major and specialist projects for customers across a vast array of industries, adding real value in the process. Now with over 1,100 employees, Forth Ports Group has grown to be a major UK employer, key contributor to the national economy, and trusted partner to an ever-increasing number of industry leading customers. Our ports assist in developing logistics flows across the UK and support many key industries.
Contact
Anyone who is unable to access the information on the website, has any questions, or wishes to submit their feedback via post or email can contact the Applicant via:
LarnerMcGrath Ltd
PO Box 28176,
Edinburgh, EH16 9EL
Telephone: 07841 487916
Email: info@larnermcgrath.co.uk