Former Edinburgh city centre William Hill betting shop could become new restaurant

An application for planning permission to change the premises’ license has been submitted to the council.
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A former William Hill betting shop in Edinburgh’s city centre could become the latest addition to the Capital’s nightlife scene, if plans submitted to the council earlier this month are approved.

The City of Edinburgh Council received a planning application on September 7 to change the use of the sought-after spot at 34-36 South Bridge, from a Class 2 Bookmakers to a restaurant.

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The application, submitted on behalf of the new owner, Aamer Mohammed, said the change of use had already happened, but that work to renovate the 184 sq metre premises had not yet started.

A former William Hill betting shop in Edinburgh’s city centre could become the latest addition to the Capital’s nightlife scene, if plans submitted to the council earlier this month are approved.A former William Hill betting shop in Edinburgh’s city centre could become the latest addition to the Capital’s nightlife scene, if plans submitted to the council earlier this month are approved.
A former William Hill betting shop in Edinburgh’s city centre could become the latest addition to the Capital’s nightlife scene, if plans submitted to the council earlier this month are approved.

Proposed floor plans submitted alongside the application show how the new business will remove the existing service counter on the ground floor and introduce a new bar area.

In the basement, owners plan to install customer bathrooms, along with a brand new kitchen and store room layout.

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