Edinburgh storage unit to be transformed into new private recording studio after Leith plans approved
Plans approved despite objection from local resident
A Leith storage unit is set to be transformed into a new private recording studio after change of use plans were approved.
The plans for 13-14 Maritime Lane were submitted in May by Transgressive North, an Edinburgh-based arts collective founded in 2011 that works across independent film, music, and cultural heritage projects.
The primary mass and shape of the building remains the same, however a small extension is intended and minor changes to the structure are also earmarked, including a replacement metal insulated roof. Areas of timber cladding are proposed as infill areas to the former entrance.
Approving the plans on October 6, the council’s chief planning officer David Givan said: “The proposed external works would represent suitable additions that would compliment the application site.
“The proposed materials would also represent congruous additions that would suit the palette of the surrounding conservation area.
“Furthermore, the majority of the external works would be obscured from the public realm by the enclosed nature of the site.”
Addressing any potential noise concerns from locals, the applicant said: “As a private recording studio, noise generation would be a potential concern of the adjacent residents. We intend to address any such concern from the start.
“The building itself is primarily of masonry construction; concrete blockwork and stone. Within this we intend to create an inner shell to retain noise breakout, at the same time controlling noise improves conditions for the studio itself and as such our proposals are the result of a win-win situation for neighbours and users of the building.
“The building has been designed with double door protection between the main room that generates noise and the outside environment.”
The new approved recording studio is to be privately used, not intended as a commercial enterprise, with space for no more than 10 people at a time.
The plans received one objection from a local resident, who raised concerns about parking and noise, although planners were happy to approve the recording studio, with a condition that any noise does not disturb neighbouring properties.
Previously the building was used as temporary storage for sales purpose, defined as being for light industrial use.
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