| Action | Deliver enhanced facilities at Edinburgh Airport and supporting improvements in surface transport and other infrastructure as identified in the West Edinburgh Planning Framework. |
NPF2 Paragraph Reference | 84, 105, 111, 117, 119, 186, 187, 188, 190, 208, Map 10, Annex -National Development 4. |
Contribution to NPF Strategy | - Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.
- Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.
- Strengthens links with the rest of the world.
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Milestones (1) | 2009 onwards - Reflect policy objectives of Air Transport White Paper, West Edinburgh Development Partnership and latest airport masterplan in development plans, associated action programmes, regional transport strategy and development management decisions. Consider need for further environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation including design, protection of biodiversity, measures to reduce effects on health, air quality, noise, water, soils, landscape and cultural heritage and long term assessment of carbon impacts. Work with air transport operators to minimise emissions by deploying operational and technological measures. |
Lead Partner(s)/Delivery Bodies (1) | City of Edinburgh Council
SESplan, Sestrans, BAA, landowners/developers. |
| Progress (1) | Edinburgh Airport has recently completed a new taxiway in order to improve the operation of the airfield and is continuing to enhance the facilities in the terminal and in the forecourt area in preparation for the completion of the tram project. The consultation on the new draft airport masterplan ended in April 2011, and a final version was published in July 2011. The masterplan considers airport growth in detail up to 2020 and indicatively up to 2040, and will inform future strategic and local development plans and be a material consideration in determining planning applications in the West Edinburgh area. Land outwith the current airport boundary has been identified as not being required in the immediate near future, which enables the Royal Highland Showground to remain at their current home. Planning permission in principle for a consolidated and expanded showground operation on their current site was approved in April 2011 (subject to legal agreement). Detailed proposals for the development of the International Business Gateway are anticipated to be submitted during 2011/12. June 2, 2011 - The Rural West Edinburgh Local Plan (covers the area around the airport) Alteration adopted. |
| Milestones (2) | 2009 onwards - Work in partnership to co-ordinate activity, investment and action across the public and private sector to produce and facilitate the delivery of an implementation plan. |
Lead Partner(s)/Delivery Bodies (2) | Scottish Enterprise
West Edinburgh Development Partnership. |
| Progress (2) | July 14, 2011- The West Edinburgh Development Partnership, led by Scottish Enterprise, launched an Implementation Plan for what is now termed 'Edinburgh International'. The aim of the plan is to detail how the partnership aims to unlock the area's full potential. Detailed evaluation work has been carried out on the amount of enabling infrastructure works (transport, power water and landscaping) that is required to unlock a twenty year supply of airport and wider development land, capable of supporting high quality design solutions appropriate for this national priority development and important gateway location. The overall capital costs have been estimated to be circa £29.0 million to £33.0 million over approximately a ten year period. It is estimated that by 2030, the development of Edinburgh International could contribute a net additional £2.2 billion GVA to the Scottish economy and support around 3,600 net additional jobs. |
| Milestones (3) | 2011 onwards - Airport surface access improvements in place - Edinburgh Tram |
Lead Partner(s)/Delivery Bodies (3) | Transport Initiatives Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh Council, BAA. |
| Progress (3) | May 2010 - permission granted, subject to negotiation of legal agreements, for tram and rail interchange at Gogar. |
| Milestones (4) | 2011 onwards - Airport surface access improvements in place - Gogar station. |
Lead Partner(s)/Delivery Bodies (4) | Transport Scotland. |
| Progress (4) | May 2010 - permission granted, subject to negotiation of legal agreements, for tram and rail interchange at Gogar. |
| Milestones (5) | Pre 2015 - Gogar Burn water quality and flood risk measures designed, consented and delivered. |
Lead Partner(s)/Delivery Bodies (5) | Development Partnership West Edinburgh
SEPA, Scottish Water, BAA. |
| Progress (5) | February 9, 2010 - Meeting of Gogar Burn Partnership Group, City of Edinburgh Council. March 30, 2010 - The last and final meeting of the Gogar Burn Partnership Group, City of Edinburgh Council. The associated tasks have been portioned off to the lead partners. |
| Milestones (6) | Pre 2013 - Submission of planning application(s) for airport enhancements not subject to Permitted Development rights (as indicated within airport masterplan.) |
Lead Partner(s)/Delivery Bodies (6) | BAA
West Edinburgh Development Partnership. |
| Progress (6) | Progress in airport enhancement contributes to be made through recent and ongoing terminal building enhancements and current forecourt improvements. May 19, 2011 - A new taxiway and additional aircraft stands are opened. The consultation on the new draft airport masterplan ended in April 2011, and a final version was published in July 2011. |
Milestones (7) | Pre 2013 - Infrastructure and landscaping works for the International Business Gateway. |
Lead Partner(s)/Delivery Bodies (7) | Landowners
West Edinburgh Development Partnership. |
| Progress (7) | Detailed proposals for the development of the International Business Gateway are expected to be submitted during 2011/2012. |
| Milestones (8) | Post 2020 - Relocation of the Royal Highland Centre and its redevelopment as Scotland's National Showground and associated water and drainage infrastructure. |
Lead Partner(s)/Delivery Bodies (8) | Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland
BAA, City of Edinburgh Council. |
| Progress (8) | Land out with the current airport boundary has been identified as not being required in the near future, which allows the Royal Highland Showground to remain at their current home for the time being. Planning Permission in Principle for a consolidated and expanded showground operation on their current site was approved in April 2011 (subject to legal agreement). |