Edinburgh planning officials have granted permission for the construction of a four-storey block next to the Craiglockhart Leisure Centre.

The 191 Colinton Road development will be built on the site of a demolished bungalow providing the developer overcomes several procedural obstacles.

Architects Smith Scott Mullan submitted proposals back in August 2025 to Edinburgh City Council for eight two-bedroom flats which they argue will help meet the housing needs of local residents.

They said: "This application proposes a high-quality residential development of eight apartments within a four-storey building, complete with landscaped grounds, dedicated parking, and cycle facilities. Consisting of eight two-bedroom homes, the development has been carefully selected to respond to local housi

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