A PLANNING application for the development of high-quality office accommodation by property developer Summix Capital has been granted by Edinburgh City Council’s development management sub-committee today.
Located at 179 Canongate, Edinburgh, the proposals will introduce a office development and offer much-needed workspace within the capital’s Old Town.
The approved plans will provide easy to access office space and support the growth of office space in the capital.
The building will also include dedicated on-site cycling provision and facilities for greener commuting.
Additionally, the site has the potential for a publicly accessible café to animate the existing courtyard to Old Tolbooth Wynd, enhancing occupants and visitors experience of the building.
There will be four floors designed for small and medium businesses with the provision for coworking.
Each floor will have 5,000 sq. ft with accessible break out spaces on the top two floors.
Incorporating the wider UNESCO World Heritage Site and the A-listed structures of the Canongate Kirk and Canongate Tolbooth, the proposals will retain boundary walls, existing workshop structures and remaining historical artefacts on site.
Stuart Black, Summix Capital development director, said: “We’re thrilled our application has been approved. These proposals will redevelop a vital location in the heart of the capital and help to tackle Edinburgh’s shortage of available office space provision.
“As a coworking space, our development will offer an innovative and competitive solution while ensuring its green credentials are in line with the City of Edinburgh Council standards.
“The plans represent the conclusion of a collaborative discussion about how best to make this site work.
“We welcome today’s vote, and Summix Capital is thrilled to offer a new lease of life to the Canongate.”
Architects 3DReid worked on the scheme, and the planning consultants were Turley.