Summary:
- Longstone Limited secured planning approval for 200 student flats at the former Club 3000 bingo hall on Manderston Street in Edinburgh’s Leith Conservation Area, with councillors voting six to five in favour following planning officers’ recommendation.
- The development retains and enhances the historic building’s character, aligning with The City of Edinburgh Council’s student housing policies and preserving the conservation area’s appearance despite proposed extensions.
- Oberlanders Architects and LUC are leading the project to convert the site into 201 high-quality student bed spaces with amenity facilities, aiming to support local regeneration and address demand for student accommodation.
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