Under the plans, more than 1200 homes, a neighbourhood centre, a primary school and new roads and infrastructure would be built at Hatton Mains, just off Dalmahoy Road and the A71.

Planning and development consultancy Clarendon said it is working with the landowner to assess the potential of the site adding that the new village will “contribute much needed new housing within the Edinburgh city boundary”.

The Proposal of Application Notice submission will initiate discussion and scoping design with the council and technical studies are being commissioned to determine the likely scale.

It is thought the overall development – which is of a similar scale to the first phase of the nearby Garden District – would cost more than £250 million.

Clarendon said in a statement: “This proposal comes at a critical time for Edinburgh with a report into the emerging Local Development Plan examination expected shortly.

“Hatton Mains offers the potential for a stand-alone new village which can ease pressure on existing urban areas within Edinburgh, whilst linking in with high quality public transport options and employment centres in West Edinburgh.”

Last week, a number of plans for new housing on greenbelt land were given the go-ahead after the Scottish Government issued its judgement on Edinburgh’s LDP.

Its report insisted the Capital is facing a “significant shortfall” in housing over the next five years, requiring more homes to be built every year than “anything historically achieved even in the most positive economic circumstances”.

Public consultations on the Hatton Mains proposal will take place later this year.