Developers of Crosswinds on the former north-south runway at Edinburgh Airport in West Edinburgh have asked for a further six months in which to agree the level of contributions which they will pay.
Elements Edinburgh have permission to build a mixed development with housing included as well as a 1,020 bed hotel, on the vacant land between Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh Gateway station.
Planning permission was granted late last year, on the condition that a legal agreement is reached on payment towards local amenities.
The original permission gave the developers six months to agree terms, and officers were then able to grant a three month extension.
But the developers say they need more time to discuss matters with the council, in part due to the size of the development.
A report to be put before councillors next week says the development will create a “new district” in the city, and will be built over several years.
It adds that progress has been made on negotiations on the agreement, which will help fund public services such as tram, schools, parks and healthcare.
The developers have asked councillors to approve a six month extension retroactively from the end of September, when the last extension ran out.
It would give both parties until March next year to reach a consensus on the developers’ contributions.
The development will partially be built on a disused runway at Edinburgh Airport, with the airport recently having discharged the land as surplus.
It is set to be built with a “20-minute city” model in mind, with many important amenities like shops and schools within a 20-minute walking round trip for residents.
Several developments are underway at nearby sites, including a 950-bed development on the site of the now closed Seica Paper Factory west of Edinburgh Gateway station where Hidden Door held a festival earlier in the year.
By Joseph Sullivan Local Democracy Reporter
