Scottish Government

Deliver key business infrastructure in West Edinburgh to support the internationalisation of the Scottish business base and inward investment.

NPF2 Paragraph Reference

58, 117, 185, 188, 238, Map 9, Mao 10, Annex - National Development 4

Contribution to NPF Strategy

• Supports strong, sustainable growth and the development of Scotland's cities as key drivers of the economy.
• Promotes development which helps to improve health, regenerate communities and enable disadvantaged communities to access opportunities.
• Promotes more sustainable patterns of travel, transport and land use.
• Encourages a supply of homes that are affordable in places where people want to live.

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. Consider the need for further environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation at plan or project level.

Lead Partner(s)/Delivery Bodies

July, 2011 - The West Edinburgh Development Partnership have prepared a high level implementation plan for strategic infrastructure to unlock the full potential of the area. This plan is currently with Scottish Ministers for consideration and endorsement.