A planning application for the new school was submitted on 20 September 2017. Planning permisisoon for the new school building was granted on 29 January 2018.
Information about the proposal can be found on the Council's online service. Search for more information on the proposal by using the planning application refernce number 17/04262/FUL.
Later this year the Council plans to submit a planning application for a new Queensferry High School. The new school would be built on the current school’s playing fields and, following completion of the new school, the old school would be demolished with the area landscaped and a new pitch created on the site.
In addition, a separate planning application will be submitted shortly to create a 3G pitch alongside the Queensferry Sports and Community Hub to ensure that pupils can continue to have access to outdoor sports facilities during the construction period. This all-weather pitch would also be available for local access outside school hours.
Recognising how close the school is to the Forth Bridge World Heritage Site, initial designs show how our architects have sympathetically designed the school to fit in to its surroundings. This includes maximising views from the school across to the Forth Bridge and choosing external finishes that complement the location.
The consultation has now closed. Thank you to everyone who took the time to comment on the designs for our new high school.
We will consider and reflect on all the comments received during the pre-planning consultation. This will help us to develop the final designs for the new school and a planning application will be submitted in September 2017. During the planning process there will be a further opportunity to comment formally to Planning via the planning portal on the Council’s website.
Come along at any time between 4pm and 8pm 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:
Queensferry High School
Ashburnham Road
Edinburgh
EH30 9JN
Come along at any time between 4pm and 8pm 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:
Queensferry High School
Ashburnham Road
Edinburgh
EH30 9JN
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