Under the proposals, existing buildings on Bangor Road will be demolished to make way for the erection of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), commercial units, landscaping and associated works.

The site, currently occupied entirely by a light industrial building, is rectangular in shape measuring at 0.20Ha and is bounded by Bangor Road (southeast), The Quilts (northeast), The Water of Leith (northwest) and the James Pringle Shopping Warehouse carpark (southwest).

The property does not lie within a conservation area but lies adjacent to the Category B Listed West Bowling Green Street Bridge.

Flow Design Architects is hosting a second public consultation event on 11th December.

The practice said: “The current proposals are the result of the extensive analysis undertaken through the design development in massing, articulation and materiality to respect and complement the existing urban fabric, whilst acknowledging the sites in the wider city framework.

“The proposed layouts respond to the various, externally influenced, opportunities, constraints and topography whilst, internally, will provide a highly amenitized and accessible residence that is spread over 6 storeys.

“The Ground Floor will house a commercial unit accessed to the south on Bangor Road. This, along with the main student entrance reception located to the north, will form part of the new activation created around the public-facing elements.

“A contrasting and diverse mix of external & internal amenity is provided that will offer the residents a variety of additional spaces to enjoy.

“A mix of 7% studio and 93% cluster flat accommodation will work its way through the majority of the upper floors. The rooms will offer all the necessary conveniences of modern living with a focus on providing an extremely high quality of life for the occupants.”

A formal planning application is expected early in 2025.