Fresh doubts have been raised over the proposed 1,300 homes ‘Garden City Development’ at Gogarburn.

It follows the decision of Scottish Government Ministers to review and decide on the proposal following an objection to the plans from the Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (Sasa) agency.

City councillors passed the planning application last June, despite the land rejected in the Local Development Plan which zones land for housing. Liberal Democrat councillors voted against the proposal because of the impact on traffic and the local greenbelt.

It is now thought that a final decision could take another 9 months, continuing the uncertainty for those who would be affected by the development.