191 Colinton Road, Edinburgh | Property for sale | Savills
0.07 Ha(0.18 Ac)
Offers over £950,000($1,118,720)

191 Colinton RoadEdinburgh

  • Freehold
Development land
0.07 Ha (0.18 Ac)

Key features

  • CLOSING DATE: MIDDAY ON 1 MAY 2024
  • Site extending to approx. 0.18 acres (710 sq. m) in popular Edinburgh suburb
  • Full Planning Permission Granted for 6 Private Apartments and 1 Penthouse
  • Located to the south-west of Edinburgh, around 4km from the city centre
  • Positioned on Colinton Road adjacent to Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre
  • Offers invited for the site as a whole

Residential development opportunity in a popular Edinburgh suburb with full Planning Permission Granted for six 2-bed Apartments and one 3-bed flats Penthouse.

About this property

  • The land for sale is located within Craiglockhart, Edinburgh and extends to an approximate area of 0.18 acres / 710 sq. m. The residential development opportunity is positioned at the corner of the entrance to Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre on the east side of Colinton Road. The site is currently occupied by a single detached bungalow and garden ground. To the north and east of the site is land under the ownership of the of Leisure Centre, including outdoor tennis courts and amenity ground. To the west are residential properties along Colinton Road. To the south is a strip of ground under the ownership of the Leisure Centre, the centre’s entrance road then a large property sub-divided into apartments.

Local information

  • The site is located within Craiglockhart, a predominantly residential suburb in south west Edinburgh.
  • The site is located approx. 4 km from Edinburgh city centre. Colinton Road runs adjacent to the site providing road access north east towards the city centre and south to The City of Edinburgh Bypass.
  • A bus stop is positioned opposite the site providing regular direct public transport into the city centre.
  • The suburb is home to Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre along with Merchants of Edinburgh Golf Club, Easter Craiglockhill Local Nature Reserve and Craiglockhart Pitches.
  • Retail facilities include a local Post Office, pharmacy and Tesco Express. Nearby supermarkets include Asda Supercentre (Chesser), Sainsbury’s Superstore (Longstone) and Tesco Superstore (Colinton). A range of independent shops, bars and restaurants be found in nearby in Morningside (approx. 2km).
  • Edinburgh is home to a large number of primary and secondary schools, both state and independently run.

Additional information

  • The subjects are located within the Urban Area (designated as ‘white land’) within The City of Edinburgh Council Local Development Plan (meaning general development policies apply) and benefit from Planning Permission:
  • Ref: 23/02665/FUL. Proposal: Demolish existing bungalow and erect four storey residential development comprising six 2-bed and one 3-bed flats with associated access and landscaping including change of use. Decision: Granted. The City of Edinburgh Council Planning Portal: https://citydev-portal.edinburgh.gov.uk/idoxpa-web/search.do?action=simple&searchType=Application