Construction will start later this year to transform the vacant, deteriorating 1950s building into a fully affordable housing development delivering 35 new homes.

The new development will comprise two flatted blocks of three to four storeys making sustainable use of brownfield land.

Fraser Lynes, Managing Director of Cruden Homes, said: “It is fantastic to have secured planning permission for Fernieside Gardens, which will deliver high-quality, affordable homes in a location that’s already rich in amenities and community spirit.

“This development breathes new life into a redundant, brownfield site by placing sustainable communities and green infrastructure at its heart. It’s another example of how thoughtful design can support Edinburgh’s net-zero ambitions while meeting the critical need for affordable housing.”