In late 2022, following a period of mediation with local community organisations, PMR Leisure, a sport and leisure consultancy, were appointed by AMA to undertake an appraisal and needs analysis to fully assess all sporting and leisure options for the site. This work required included close engagement with the local community to listen to its views and ideas for the site, as well as engaging with sports clubs, governing bodies, sportscotland, local schools and others. This process included direct consultation with groups and organisations as well as drop-in sessions and community meetings at various points in the process.

AMA would like to thank those who came forward with ideas and comments on what they would like to see on the site as part of the appraisal and needs analysis process and at previous community events. Supportive and encouraging positive comments were received on the community engagement outcomes, and feedback received has been used to inform the current proposals for the site.

Planning Progress

A proposal of Application Notice (PAN) was submitted to The City of Edinburgh Council planning department in May 2024, and updated proposals for the site were presented to the local community, to substantially positive feedback. Following the informed design of this updated plan, AMA entered into legal agreements for the Care Home and an NDA for the Later Living elements of the site, both required to commercially support the sporting elements of the scheme. This finalised masterplan proposal was taken through 4 meetings as part of the formal pre-application process with The City of Edinburgh Council’s planning department.

Current Proposals

Following a period of review and discussion with the local authority, taking into account both local and global market pressures, in order to deliver the sports facility a new plan has been produced for the site. Following non-performance of later living operator, AMA are proposing to replace the later living element with residential homes, and an updated PAN notice was submitted to The City of Edinburgh Council planning department in May 2026.

AMA are continuing their focused discussions with sporting organisations, including Cramond Youth Football Club, to develop the brief for the sports facilities and to ensure that the needs and partners all come together into a viable solution. AMA’s agents, EYCO are also assisting with finding supporting commercial operators to integrate into the site. These discussions are ongoing, and we are working towards entering into Heads of Terms with our community, sporting and commercial partners for the site.