Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) New Primary School and Nursery at Granton Waterfront

Overview

Granton Waterfront Primary School and Nursery

The Edinburgh Local Development Plan identified Granton Waterfront as a Strategic Development Area. A new primary school was included as an action in the Local Development Plan in 2016. Proposals for the new neighbourhood include a large site within the main development zone for a new primary school and nursery.

We’re proposing to build a new Primary School and Nursery at Granton Waterfront. The new proposed building will be able to accommodate a Nursery for 128 pupils between the ages of two and five, and a new two stream (15 classes) primary school with the potential for an Enhanced Support Base (ESB) with four additional classes. The facility will have the ability to expand to up to a three stream (22 classes) primary school in future.

Our proposals are for a new two storey building to be constructed in the middle of the site, with an associated single storey wing to accommodate the nursery.

The main school and nursery playgrounds are to be located south from the building. Dedicated playground areas for the ESB and food growing areas would be located immediately to the north of the building.

The most northern section of the site will accommodate the school playing fields and a natural park with destination learning zones. This section could also be made available for community use outside of school hours.

You’ll be able to view the proposals online after of our first event, including the site analysis, proposed layout and concept design. 

If the proposals are approved, we expect the new building to be completed in 2029. 

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Closes 15 Oct 2026

Opened 26 Aug 2026

Contact

grantonwaterfrontps@edinburgh.gov.uk

Events

  • Drop-in Session 1

    From 26 Aug 2026 at 13:15 to 26 Aug 2026 at 17:00
    Muirhouse Library, 2A Macmillan Cres, Edinburgh EH4 4AB

    Chat with the team, ask questions and learn more about the proposals.

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  • Drop-in Session 2

    From 8 Oct 2026 at 17:15 to 8 Oct 2026 at 20:30
    Granton Station, 1 Granton Station Square, Granton, Waterfront Broadway, Edinburgh EH5 1FU

    Chat with the team, ask questions and learn more about the proposals.

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Areas

  • Ward 1 - Almond
  • Ward 11 - City Centre
  • Ward 2 - Pentland Hills
  • Ward 3 - Drum Brae/Gyle
  • Ward 6 - Corstorphine/Murrayfield
  • Ward 7 - Sighthill/Gorgie

Audiences

  • Development management statutory consultees
  • Education institutions
  • Students
  • Teaching/Educational staff
  • Young people

Interests

  • Land and property
  • Planning applications
  • Schools
  • Sport, activities and dance
  • Youth clubs and participation