The homes are to be built on the site of two empty low-rise industrial buildings and a carpet store building on Salamander Street and Salamander Yards in Edinburgh.

The design was prepared by 7N Architects on behalf of Cruden Homes (East) Ltd.

Of the new homes, 20% are designed for families with three-bedrooms, as as required by the Edinburgh design guidance, the Herald reports.

The developer has also revealed that 35% of the homes will be affordable.

The planning documents stated: “A central south-facing courtyard provides private accessible amenity for all residents and creates a visual greenspace connection with Leith Links.

“The U-shaped form of the building maximises views out across Leith Links towards the city. The building facades have been carefully considered to respond to the varying contexts surrounding the proposal.”

Under the plans, Salamander Street is proposed be realigned to accommodate a segregated cycle path adjacent to the proposed development as part of the Leith Connections project.