Forth Ports has submitted planning applications to The City of Edinburgh Council for the second phase of its Harbour 31 regeneration project in Leith. The applications seek Detailed Planning Consent and Listed Building Consent for "The Dry Dock at Harbour 31," a proposed creative and commercial hub located southeast of Edinburgh Dock.

The Dry Dock development is part of the larger Harbour 31 regeneration plan, which aims to transform an area currently used for industrial port activities into a dynamic, mixed-use space. The proposals envision a diverse range of businesses occupying the hub, from creative and visual artists to port-related enterprises and other commercial sectors.


The design incorporates repurposed shipping containers to create flexible workspaces, respecting the site's industrial heritage while fostering a collaborative environment. The development will also include new public spaces, opening previously inaccessible areas of the port to the wider community.

"Our application for The Dry Dock at Harbour 31 aims to deliver a vibrant, creative and commercial hub that integrates this historical site with its surroundings and will introduce new public spaces and open up previously inaccessible areas of the port to the community," said Pamela Smyth, Chief Legal and Property Officer of Forth Ports Limited. "Through significant investment, the Port of Leith is transitioning into a leading offshore renewables hub and coupled with this proposed development, this adds to the current regeneration of Leith and the waterfront."