The site of an iconic office building near Edinburgh’s Holyrood Park has been put up for sale with planning consent for a mixed-use development.
The 200,000 sq ft Dalkeith Road office building, which is known for its hexagonal design, has planning consent for selective demolition, extension and upgrades to transform the space into a sustainable new office and residential development.
As part of the plans, the majority of the original buildings will remain and there is the potential to deliver 174 residential apartments, 57 of which have been designated as affordable.
The planning permission also allows for the remaining hexagonal office blocks to be extended and upgraded to create a new Grade A office development, capable of accommodating life science and knowledge sector occupiers.
Further alternative uses for the site may be considered, including student accommodation, build-to-rent, a hotel and serviced apartments.
Cameron Stott, head of Scotland at JLL, which has been appointed to market the opportunity, said: “Edinburgh has a critical shortage of both housing and suitable office space for the knowledge sector. The redevelopment of 15 Dalkeith Road has the opportunity address some of these requirements by delivering more homes and providing space close to the University in a stunning environment close to Arthurs Seat and Holyrood Park. We believe 15 Dalkeith Road could attract international investment and development into the city bringing jobs and opportunity for the wider community.”
