Planning News

Plans were submitted in March for the repair and refurbishment of the guide frame of the B-Listed Granton Gas Holder No. 1 and creation of the surrounding public realm. The first part of this has been approved, as much of the frame is now in poor condition, although the proposals for the public realm, creating a multi-functional space, have been withdrawn. The new plan is a major step away from the proposal lodged in 2012 to simply demolish the entire structure.

English group 92 Degrees will open in Scotland for the first time at the site formerly occupied by Hendersons on Hanover Street.

Royal Elizabeth Yard between South Queensferry and Kirkliston will be redeveloped if plans submitted are approved. The proposal covers a £150 million dedicated bonded warehouse facility, including 40 maturation warehouses or 80,000 square metres of space for whisky casks to be filled and then left to work their mysterious magic.

On Dundas Street a change of use application is approved for the former Colours Gallery at number 41 may allow creation of Annabelle’s Coffee Club - a coffee shop and delicatessen has applied to the council for permission.

Another change of use requested to transform the shop on the corner of Meadowbank Terrace and

Queen’s Park Avenue into a coffee shop and wine bar has been refused.

Permission to create a student residential scheme off the Canongate by 3DReid on the site of the New Street Gasworks where consent exists for an office development has been refused.