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Search the Public Notice PortalPlans for a hotel in a former city centre theatre have been recommended for refusal.
The proposals for the hotel should be rejected partly because the listed building conversion “will harm its special architectural and historic interest”, officials suggested.
The plans for the 47-room hotel in the former Rose Theatre and Charlotte Baptist Church in Edinburgh have been brought forward by Morningbridge and Bomporto Hotels.
The Portugal-based hotel group is behind The Rebello, the conversion of derelict Porto buildings, The Lumiares Hotel and Spa, a conversion of a derelict Lisbon building, and The Vintage Lisbon, which is another five-star Lisbon conversion.
The developer stated in planning documents: “Bomporto’s commitment to high-quality design and five-star guest experience has been uniquely developed in each hotel within the Bomporto group.”
Papers lodged with the council also said that “the proposed hotel will operate in conjunction with the Anta retail store”, adding: “If realised, this collaboration would deliver a significant contribution to the character and vitality of Rose Street, Edinburgh and Scotland.”
“The works do not have special regard to the desirability of preserving the listed building and will harm its special architectural and historic interest, are not acceptable.
The theatre was put up for sale by Danish choreographer and director Peter Schaufuss in 2023. It was described then as having been a successful Fringe venue since Mr Schaufuss transformed the former Charlotte Methodist Chapel.
He purchased the building in 2016 and opened a year later after a £1.8 million conversion.
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The council said Historic Environment Scotland objected to the application.
The report added: “HES objected specifically to the sub-division of the sanctuary space. The sub-division of an existing sanctuary space to form multiple hotel bedrooms will completely remove the appreciation of the space and the character of the building as a whole.”
The building is category B listed. It was designed by J A Arnott and J Inch Morris and dates from 1908.
Craigie Hill 'bitterly disappointed' as golf plans rejected
The captain of a Scottish golf club within 15 months of closure has said management will take a few days to "reflect calmly" on the next steps after a proposal to ensure the club's survival was knocked back by local authorities.
Dave Mitchell said he was "bitterly disappointed" by the decision from councillors in Perth and Kinross who have rejected plans to cut the historic course from 18 to nine holes along with the development of new housing and a community hub. He further reiterated that the 114-year-old club's long-term future is in "serious jeopardy".
Proposals from Craigie Hill Golf Club to build 175 homes on half of its course in conjunction with Dundee engineering group Kilmac failed to receive support earlier this month from the local council's planning committee. Following a meeting of the entire council on Wednesday, the plans were rejected by a vote of 26 to nine.
Record 36,900 employed in Scottish space and defence sector
Scotland’s aerospace, defence, security and space industries have surged since the pandemic, according to new figures.
The trade body is now urging both the Scottish and UK governments to provide clarity and support to secure long-term growth.
ADS said the sectors added £3.7 billion to the Scottish economy last year — a 55% increase on 2020. Turnover reached £9bn, up by a third over five years.
The data also shows record employment, with 36,900 people directly employed across the industries in Scotland, including 2,000 apprenticeships.
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