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Corstorphine Public Meeting - Parking & Traffic

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  1. acsimpson
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    Thanks Morningsider, that sounds like the necessary laws are in place. do you know if the powers have been used at any point in their 20 years of existence (especially if done so by CEC)? Is there a barrier to it's use or is this just a case of the council acting like it's teeth have fallen out?

    I wouldn't normally argue for anyone being put into undue hardship as a cause of capitalism. But these people are playing the captilist game for potentially huge personal gain and need reminded of the rules.

    If there is no chance of the building being developed profitably within the rules then perhaps it's time an example was made of one of these companies.

    Posted 5 years ago #

  2. Morningsider
    Member

    I'm not aware of these powers being used by the Council - although there is every chance they have and I don't know about it. There are normally two reasons councils don't like using these types of powers.

    1. They have to spend cash (up front) that they don't have - even though they can claim it back.
    2.Developers have cash (and lawyers) which makes the Council think twice.

    Posted 5 years ago #

  3. chdot
    Admin

    “Developers have cash (and lawyers) which makes the Council think twice.”

    Which also works when Councils think about refusing planning permission.

    Unfortunately SG has a track record of tending to back developers when they appeal.

    Posted 5 years ago #

  4. chdot
    Admin

    https://twitter.com/spokeslothian/status/1082983756003246080

    Posted 5 years ago #

  5. chdot
    Admin

    “

    Speaking after the meeting of the council’s development management sub-committee, Murrayfield Community Council chairman, John Yellowlees, said no affordable housing on the site was “banishing the poor where they cannot be seen”.

    Planning officers said that 48 out of the 89 trees on the site will be removed through landscaping, which are “non-native or in poor condition”.

    Mr Yellowlees added: “What’s the point of the conservation areas because anything goes – particularly the loss of trees? And that comes after the Princes Street Gardens trees row.

    “

    https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/health/giant-pandas-get-1m-new-home-as-part-of-corstorphine-hospital-flats-deal-1-4853969

    New thread for this?

    Posted 5 years ago #

  6. HankChief
    Member

    A big chunky council report on Parking IN and around Corstorphine, in preparation for Transport Committee on Tuesday. Seems to be suggested CPZs

    (Not read it fully yet).

    http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/download/meetings/id/60149/item_75_-_strategic_review_of_parking_%E2%80%93_results_of_area_1_review_and_corstorphine_consultation_results

    Posted 5 years ago #

  7. acsimpson
    Member

    At 168 pages long I wonder how many councillors will read it in details between now and Tuesday.

    Posted 5 years ago #

  8. HankChief
    Member

    It only appears to be asking to progress plans to implement parking restrictions. They'll need to come back again for formal approval so I don't imagine they will get much attention until then.

    Posted 5 years ago #

  9. Blueth
    Member

    Interesting that the bulk of those wanting restrictions live in houses with a garage and driveway.

    If the Council enforced planning rules there might be fewer illicit driveways in Corstorphine effectively taking up a space 24/7 when not in use, thus allowing more space for transient parkers.

    Posted 5 years ago #

  10. Stickman
    Member

    The diggers are in at the old Corstorphine Hospital site.

    Which will be finished first - the new housing development or the long-promised pedestrian crossing at Kaimes Road?

    Posted 4 years ago #

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