Edinburgh Council has ordered the Brewdog Hotel to remove an outdoor canopy on listed building.
The council made the decision today (January 10) and ordered that the Brewdog venture at New Street take down the canopy they have installed above the approved newly built terrace.
Images show that Brewdog had gone ahead and created the canopy ahead of the planning permission being decided at the site of the three-storey former school building formerly known as the Canongate Venture Building.
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Brewdog recently created the new hotel at first and second floor levels, with a contemporary bar unit at ground floor level within a new rear extension.
The council took the decision to refuse and enforce the planning application to add an outdoor canopy on the grounds that it was harmful to the listed building and also to preserve the character of the Old Town.
On the planning application Brewdog say explain they sought “consent for a lightweight canopy structure above the terrace, in order to provide the seating area with weather protection during the colder months.”
The Brewdog Hotel promises customers a truly unique experience.
A spokesperson said: “Located moments away from Waverley Station or the Royal Mile, the delights of Edinburgh are on our doorstep. 20 apartment style rooms promising top-quality comfort, full of shower beer fridges, draft beer taps, record players and more. As always, the hotel is dog-friendly and we’ll provide dog-beds and treats! Our two bars are open to all and are pouring 30+ taps of epic craft beer alongside as well as our ever-popular food menu.”
A spokesperson for the City of Edinburgh Council explained the rationale behind their decision on the planning application.
They said: “The Council in exercise of its powers under the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Acts and regulations, now determines the application as Refused and Enforced in accordance with the particulars given in the application.”
They continued: “The installed canopy structure has a harmful impact on the character and setting of the listed building, contrary to Section 59 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 and the relevant HES guidance.
“This structure also fails to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Old Town Conservation Area, contrary to Section 64 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 and the relevant HES guidance.”
