Regeneration specialist, Summix Capital, has submitted a planning application to City of Edinburgh Council for a residential-led, mixed-use development at Edinburgh Gateway, the site of the former Saica packaging facility in West Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Gateway provides a unique opportunity to regenerate this former industrial location on Turnhouse Road, which covers 15.5 acres (6.3 hectares). This brownfield site is allocated in the Council’s City Plan 2030 for residential-focused redevelopment.

The flagship vibrant new neighbourhood aims to deliver a mix of uses. This includes the delivery of 950+ homes, including 35 per cent affordable homes, plus a new hotel with over 170 bedrooms.

The housing proposed will include tenure blind affordable housing, addressing the city’s well-publicised housing emergency, and including the provision of accessible family homes and Build to Rent (BTR) accommodation. BTR sees homes built specifically for rent, rather than sale.

The development masterplan defines seven development plots. Plots 1 and 2 will deliver private sale housing; Plots 3 and 4 are dedicated to BTR homes; and Plots 5 and 6 contribute to the city’s affordable housing provision. Plot 7 will accommodate the new hotel.

A new network of streets and public spaces will integrate seamlessly with the surrounding area, creating inviting routes and meaningful connections for both existing and future residents.

Stuart Black, Development Director for Summix Capital, commented: “We are delighted to be submitting this planning application for Edinburgh Gateway, which represents a significant investment in the capital.

Our exciting proposals provide a unique opportunity to redevelop one of the last major pieces of brownfield land in the city into a brand-new, sustainable mixed-use community, supporting the tackling of the housing emergency.”

He added: “This will ensure that Edinburgh Gateway fulfils our vision to be one of the most exciting and best-connected development sites in Scotland.

The planning application follows extensive engagement with the local community, and we would like to thank individuals for taking the time to provide highly valued comments and feedback.”

Spain-based paper and cardboard company Saica has relocated to a purpose-built facility at Deans Road in Livingston. It is active in nine other European countries.

Summix Capital is a regeneration company specialising in development projects across the UK and Ireland. Working with its partners, it has successfully delivered thousands of homes since its foundation in 2006.

Summix Capital works closely with sector specialists across the property space, unlocking challenging sites and helping speed up what can often be a long development process from conception to delivery. Its aspiration is to ensure that housing, student accommodation and mixed-use schemes are delivered where they are most needed.

The company’s vision for regeneration involves taking on sites with vacant possession of dormant, dilapidated structures and developing a viable plan for their redevelopment and repurposing. At a time when the demand for housing far outstrips supply, a steady flow of land is essential.