Edinburgh church session rooms to be transformed into a family home after Leith plans approved
Edinburgh church session rooms are to be transformed into a family home after the plans were approved by council planners.
Molly Chrystie submitted plans in October for a change of use from church session rooms to single family home at the former North Leith Parish Church on Madeira Street in Leith.
The plans include minor external alterations including the installation of three heritage roof lights and the replacement of two solid doors to the rear with new glazed doors, at 1A Madeira Place.
Approving the proposals on February 12, the council’s chief planning officer David Givan said: “The principle of the proposed change of use is acceptable subject to detailed planning considerations.
“The future occupier would have acceptable levels of amenity and the proposal would not adversely impact on the amenity of neighbouring property.
“There would be no adverse impacts on the character of the listed building or the conservation area.
“The proposal would meet the aims of a sustainable 20 minute neighbourhood and local living. The proposal will have a neutral impact on sustainability and the environment, the existing grassed areas will continue to sustainably handle rainwater.
“There are no considerations which outweigh this conclusion and approval of the application is recommended.”
An existing roof ventilation outlet is proposed to be repurposed to be used for a new log burner flue terminal. And an internal partition is proposed to be removed to enable the creation of a shower room.
The church building, along with its associated halls and session house, was earmarked for closure in 2024, after the congregation merged with South Leith and Newhaven to form the North & South Leith Parish Church, with main worship moving to the South Leith building.
The building was used for a final special service on Good Friday, March 29, 2024, marking the end of over 200 years of worship at that specific site.
The applicant now has three years to begin work on this change of use application, which received no public comments on the council’s online planning portal.
One condition was added to approval, that no alterations/development shall take place until the applicant has secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological work.
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