The New Castlebrae High School: Pre-planning consultation

Closed 4 Mar 2019

Opened 7 Jan 2019

Overview

The new replacement Castlebrae High School is currently being developed through Hub South East Scotland, on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council.  A summary of our proposals is contained in the PDF at the end of the web page (see under RELATED)

The following paper responds to the Planning Regulation requirements for major planning applications to engage in a minimum 12-week consultation period prior to formal submission of the planning application.

Why your views matter

Initially, this pre-planning consultation period will aim to share with the local community the progress on work carried out to date, the rationale behind initial design concepts and how the impact on the surrounding area has been considered in these proposals.

With an open approach and desire to create a two-way dialogue, we invite comment and seek feedback from all those interested in and affected by this project.

We will use existing channels through groups with previous experience in engaging with the local community, such as Community Council and of course the existing high school and feeder primaries.

In parallel we will aim to reach a wider audience through two public drop in sessions – one at the current high school and one nearer the proposed new site at the local neighbourhood office.

Information will be distributed locally via posters, flyers, a newspaper advert (in the Edinburgh Evening News), on the Council’s website and via social media) to ensure that the school community and other interest groups are aware of the opportunities to participate in the process.  Included specifically within this will be a targeted leaflet drop to local residents.

 

Events

  • Public Drop In Session 1 - Castlebrae High School

    From 24 Jan 2019 at 16:00 to 24 Jan 2019 at 19:00

    Come along at any time between 4pm and 7pm to find out about the progress so far and share your thoughts and comments.

    Staff involved in the development will be available to answer any questions you might have and your views will help inform the planning application.

    Venue:
    Castlebrae High School
    2A Greendykes Road
    Edinburgh
    EH16 4DP

  • Public Drop In Session 2 - East Neighbuorhood Office

    From 30 Jan 2019 at 15:30 to 30 Jan 2019 at 19:00

    Come along at any time between 3.30pm and 7pm to find out about the progress so far and share your thoughts and comments.

    Staff involved in the development will be available to answer any questions you might have and your views will help inform the planning application.

    Venue:
    East Neighbourhood Office
    86 Niddrie Mains Road
    Edinburgh
    EH16 4DT

Areas

  • Natural neighbourhood area - Craigmillar/Niddrie

Audiences

  • Children & Young People
  • Parents/carers
  • Residents
  • Teaching/Educational staff
  • Education institutions
  • Young people

Interests

  • Children and Families
  • Adult and community learning & development
  • Nurseries and childcare
  • Parental engagement
  • Schools
  • Youth clubs and participation