Despite this issue (which also affected other streets in that part of Edinburgh), in the early 21st century several developments of new housing on the greenbelt land in the vicinity of Ferniehill were approved, leading to concerns from residents over the mine workings, as well as insufficient transport infrastructure.
Despite this problem (which also affected other streets in that area of Edinburgh), in the early 21st century, several new housing developments on greenbelt land near Ferniehill were approved, leading to concerns from residents about the mine workings and inadequate transportation infrastructure.