A massive new development to the west of Edinburgh has asked for more time to settle a legal agreement with the council on contributions for public amenities.

Developers Elements Edinburgh are planning to build housing with up to 3,005 beds, as well as a 1,020 bed hotel, between Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh Gateway station.

Planning permission was granted late last year, on the condition that a legal agreement is reached.

The original granting of permission gave the development six months to settle it, and officers were able to grant a three month extension.

But the developers say they need more time to settle an agreement, in part due to complications about how large the development is.

A report to be seen by councillors next week says the development will create a ‘new distri

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