Goodstone Living has secured planning consent for the expansion of its Dockside build-to-rent (BTR) scheme in Leith, Edinburgh.
Acting on behalf of its managed fund Goodstone Living Partners 1, the company has increased the number of new homes to be delivered on site from 338 to 373. It also intends to double the green amenity space within the public realm from approximately 1,900 sq m to approximately 3,800 sq m.
The new homes at the site will be spread across four buildings ranging from 10 to 14 storeys, complemented by amenity space including a rooftop lounge and dining, co-working areas and a fitness centre, as well as two ground-floor commercial units that will be offered at discounted rents for local businesses.
Lee Hawkins, construction director at Goodstone Living, said: “This consent provides us with the opportunity to make significant value-add enhancements to Dockside, specifically in respect of its sustainability credentials and the offer to the local community through public realm improvements.
“It will also enable us to widen our prospective tenant base here in Edinburgh, where there is a real need for high-quality rental housing across a wide range of age groups and income profiles.”
McAleer & Rushe commenced construction of the scheme in May of this year with the first building expected to complete in July 2025.
