Fwd: Astley Ainslie Update

[MarchmontSciennes Community Council]

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From: Jillian Simon <jillia...@aact.scot>
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2026 at 14:10
Subject: Astley Ainslie Update
To: AACT Contact <con...@aact.scot>

Hello,

We are getting in touch to share an important update that may be of interest to you in your role within the local community.

We are pleased to confirm that the Astley Ainslie Local Place Plan has now been officially registered with the City of Edinburgh Council Planning Department. This is a significant milestone and means that the community’s vision for the future of the Astley Ainslie site is now formally recognised within the city’s planning framework.

As a local leader, organisation, or institution with strong connections to the area, your awareness of the Local Place Plan is important. The Plan reflects priorities identified through community-led engagement and sets out aspirations around green space, heritage, wellbeing, and long-term public benefit. We hope it will be a useful reference for you in your work and ongoing engagement with the local area.

The full Local Place Plan can be viewed on our website here:
Local Place Plan — Astley Ainslie Community Trust

We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to or supported this work, and we appreciate your continued interest in the future of Astley Ainslie. We are keen to maintain open and constructive relationships with those who play a key role in the local community.

If you would like further information or would welcome a conversation about the Local Place Plan and what it means in practice, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

With best wishes,

Astley Ainslie Community Trust