10/03/2026
Here is a transcript of the email in response to my email to Cllr Stuart Dobbin re the environmental clearing over the past few weeks.
Does this chime true for you especially the part about 'following considerable consultation'?
"Thank you for your email and I fully understand the concerns that you and others in the area have.
When I was alerted to the felling I visited to site to see for myself.
I will give you a fuller response in the next day or so, but in short:
The tree felling this week is part of the next phase of the overall regeneration plan – the clearing of the triangular area of land between Waterfront Avenue and the old shops at West Granton Road (to be demolished) is for the next phase of housing.
The Council & developers are required to ensure once the housing is complete, that there will be planting of native species.
The trees marked with white crosses are due to be removed as they were incorrectly planted too close together in the first instance - that species requires more room.
The plans for the redevelopment of Granton have, as I am sure you are aware, been published for some time now following considerable consultation. The plans require widespread planting.
I will give you a more detailed response shortly.
I have also told officers that their communication of events must improve significantly so that residents are not blindsided by events that we have seen this week.
I hope this gives you some reassurance and will follow up in the next day or two.
Best regards
Stuart Dobbin
SNP Councillor for FORTH"
