Summary - The Glassworks, Salamander Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 7JZ EH6 7JZ
1 bed 1 bath Residential Development
City‑edge mixed‑use site with consented capacity and strong transport links.
Site ~1.4 Ha (3.46 acres) with significant development potential
Planning permission in principle for 247 residential units and commercial space
Approximately 500m from tram route — strong public transport access
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband already available on site
Large plot allows flexible massing and landscape design options
Area classified as very deprived — may affect values and funding
Planning at principle stage; requires detailed consent and S75 obligations
Tenure unspecified; legal and ground surveys required in due diligence
The Glassworks is a substantial development site extending to approximately 1.4 hectares (3.46 acres) with planning permission in principle for 247 residential units plus commercial space. Its size and consented capacity make it suitable for a large-scale mixed‑use scheme that can capture rental and sales demand in Leith’s evolving market. The site sits about 500 metres from the tram route, providing strong public-transport connectivity, and is surrounded by a dense mix of local amenities including cafes, restaurants, shops and leisure services.
Digital and transport infrastructure are strengths: excellent mobile signal and fast broadband are already present on site, and tram access supports sustainable commuting. The consented commercial element offers flexibility to introduce convenience retail, workspace or community uses to support residents and enhance income mix. The site’s sizeable footprint allows design options for courtyard, landscaped or courtyard-plus-street schemes and manages massing without overbearing neighbouring streets.
Important constraints and risks are clear and must be factored into proposals. Permission is at the principle stage (PIP) rather than full approval; detailed planning, Section 75 obligations and infrastructure costs remain to be agreed. Tenure is not specified and will need confirmation early in due diligence. The immediate wider area is classified as very deprived, which can affect sales values, rental yields and grant opportunities — a mixed-tenure or affordable-led approach may be prudent. There is no listed flood risk but any developer should complete ground and services surveys and assess abnormal development costs.
Overall, The Glassworks offers a high‑potential, city‑edge development site for an investor or developer able to progress detailed consent and absorb infrastructure uplift. It suits schemes that pair residential density with active ground-floor commercial uses to serve a regenerating neighbourhood and capitalise on strong transport links.
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