Following consultation with the community, we have submitted the following representation:

Portobello Community Council wishes to comment on the above application concerning the site 30 metres north of 18 Pipe Lane, Portobello. We ran a consultation to gather the views of the community, attracting 58 responses. Overall respondents were split on the proposal, with roughly equal levels of support and objection.

We also asked questions regarding the main changes from the previously consented application, of which this site comprises an uncompleted final phase:

·         Number of units: there was support for the reduction in number of units

·         Parking (proposed 10 surface spaces vs use of constructed 18 underground spaces in adjacent development): split opinion

·         Removal of commercial aspect: overall respondents were against this change, preferring active commercial usage fronting the Promenade

·         View of kilns: strong support for maintaining views of the pottery kilns

Respondents in the immediate vicinity of the development voiced specific concerns, primarily regarding traffic and the interface with the adjacent development – fencing, bin storage etc.

Full comments are attached, along with survey summary results.