Lawnmarket cafe

Posted on: January 25, 2024

The onus on the applicant to prove that this is an acceptable proposal in this location.

Address:  453 – 455 Lawnmarket Edinburgh EH1 2NT

Proposal:Proposals for partial change of use of existing storage areas to retail unit to form cafe with external shisha area.

Reference No: 24/00065/FUL

Closing date for comments: Fri 09 Feb 2024

Determination date: Thu 07 Mar 2024

Cockburn Response

Having reviewed this application we have concerns that it may be inconsistent with Policy Hous 7 (uses affecting residential amenity) in an area of known tourist pressure and negative impacts on the established long-term residential community.

If the council is minded to grant this application, we recommend only a temporary consent is granted with conditions requiring the monitoring of noise, smells, etc.

The onus on the applicant to prove that this is an acceptable proposal in this location.