Planning application for over 200 housing units submitted for Western Harbour, Edinburgh

Exciting proposals to deliver 212 homes at Western Harbour, Edinburgh, have been submitted to the City of Edinburgh Council.

Scottish-based Cullross has submitted a major planning application to the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver 212 new homes at Western Harbour, Edinburgh.

The development will offer a mix of private and affordable homes.

As Edinburgh continues to face a housing emergency, which was officially declared in 2023, the delivery of more than 200 new homes on long‑vacant land represents a meaningful contribution to this crisis.

The proposals will transform a prominent waterfront site into a high‑quality, mixed‑tenure development which will provide a wide range of energy‑efficient homes, supported by new amenities and green spaces. The development includes:

• 1–3 bedroom flats

• 2–3 bedroom colony flats

• 5-bedroom townhouses

• External amenity and green space

• Bicycle storage

• Refuse storage

• Car parking

The site forms part of the growing Western Harbour community. The layout reflects the character of Newhaven and has been designed to support sustainable travel, with strong access to pedestrian and cycle routes, as well as nearby bus and tram connections.

Extensive engagement with the local community has taken place over recent months, including two well attended public consultation events in January and February 2026 at the Heart of Newhaven, where 116 people participated across both sessions. Meetings have also been held with key stakeholders, including Leith Harbour and Newhaven Community Council and Western Harbour Owners’ Association.

As a major development, the application will be considered by the City of Edinburgh Council in due course. Project updates will continue to be published at www.western-harbour.com.

Mark Beaton, Director at Cullross, said:

“Submitting this application marks an important step in bringing forward over 200 much‑needed new homes for Edinburgh. At a time when the housing crisis continues to affect communities across Scotland, this development represents a meaningful addition to the city’s housing.

“The proposals make productive use of long‑vacant land and will deliver modern, energy‑efficient homes built with durable materials and professional management at their core. It also offers a mix of house types and sizes to meet varying occupant demands.

“We look forward to continuing constructive dialogue with our neighbours, local stakeholders, and colleagues at the City of Edinburgh Council as the application progresses.

The development will be delivered by Cullross, with Cullross Living operating the private units and Wheatley Group, the affordable units. The development will offer a well‑managed, community‑focused environment for all future residents.

“We are pleased to reach this key project milestone and hope to secure consent later this year.”