Clifton Hall School in Newbridge submitted plans on July 10 to build a 153-seater theatre/ auditorium in the school grounds. The proposed theatre building will consist of a small auditorium with the seat raising up to 3.3m at the rear and access corridors to each side. The level stage area will be defined by the proscenium and have movable screen curtains to provide flexibility between the stage and public areas. Further flexibility has been created by making the first two rows of seating removable to extend the front of the stage. New access paths linking the building with existing pathways and accessible parking are included in the proposals. placeholder image
Clifton Hall School in Newbridge submitted plans on July 10 to build a 153-seater theatre/ auditorium in the school grounds. The proposed theatre building will consist of a small auditorium with the seat raising up to 3.3m at the rear and access corridors to each side. The level stage area will be defined by the proscenium and have movable screen curtains to provide flexibility between the stage and public areas. Further flexibility has been created by making the first two rows of seating removable to extend the front of the stage. New access paths linking the building with existing pathways and accessible parking are included in the proposals. | Nicoll Russell Studios.

The most eye-catching Edinburgh planning applications submitted this week including plans for former nightclub

Kevin Quinn
By Kevin Quinn

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Published 26th Jul 2025, 04:42 GMT

In the second instalment of our new weekly planning round-up feature, we take a look at the most eye-catching applications submitted this week.

Among the new planning applications made public this week include plans to turn a former police station into a community centre, exciting proposals to build a modern auditorium in the grounds of a Newbridge school, and plans to turn a former popular Edinburgh city centre nightclub into a new multi-level spa.

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Also featured in this week’s round-up below are proposals to place an Avis / Budget sales unit in the Omni Centre car park, the demolition of an office block to make way for 31 flats, and the planned conversion of an empty bank branch into a retail unit.

HM Stanley Ltd submitted plans on July 16 for new signage at the former Ali's Cave shop on Lothian Road, which recently closed its doors for good. These plans show the proposed changes to the shopfront ahead of the new M&S Food store opening early next year. The proposals include a non-illuminated new fascia sign, an illuminated projecting bus stop sign, graphic vinyls applied to shopfront and internal digital media screen, at 139 - 145 Lothian Road. An M&S spokesperson said: "“We’re delighted to bring a new M&S store to Lothian Road in Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity for the area and we look forward to offering our trusted value and great quality M&S food to customers in the heart of the city. With work now underway, we look forward to welcoming the local community when we open our doors early next year.”

5. New signage at former landmark shop

HM Stanley Ltd submitted plans on July 16 for new signage at the former Ali's Cave shop on Lothian Road, which recently closed its doors for good. These plans show the proposed changes to the shopfront ahead of the new M&S Food store opening early next year. The proposals include a non-illuminated new fascia sign, an illuminated projecting bus stop sign, graphic vinyls applied to shopfront and internal digital media screen, at 139 - 145 Lothian Road. An M&S spokesperson said: "“We’re delighted to bring a new M&S store to Lothian Road in Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity for the area and we look forward to offering our trusted value and great quality M&S food to customers in the heart of the city. With work now underway, we look forward to welcoming the local community when we open our doors early next year.” | Opfer Logan Architects

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Plans have been lodged to turn former Edinburgh city centre nightclub Espionage into a new spa, with pools, steam rooms and a sauna. The proposals by India Building Limited seek to bring the floorspace back into active use at 4 India Buildings, Victoria Street, providing a destination spa facility. The proposed use will be associated with, and directly accessible from, the existing Virgin Hotel located on the upper floors of the building for use by hotel guests, as well as the general public. Espionage was a notoriously cavernous nightclub which pulled in the punters during the noughties and 2010s before sadly closing in 2019.

6. Espionage

Plans have been lodged to turn former Edinburgh city centre nightclub Espionage into a new spa, with pools, steam rooms and a sauna. The proposals by India Building Limited seek to bring the floorspace back into active use at 4 India Buildings, Victoria Street, providing a destination spa facility. The proposed use will be associated with, and directly accessible from, the existing Virgin Hotel located on the upper floors of the building for use by hotel guests, as well as the general public. Espionage was a notoriously cavernous nightclub which pulled in the punters during the noughties and 2010s before sadly closing in 2019. | Google Photo: Google

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Pottie Wilson submitted plans on July 11 for the demolition of the existing office building at 19B Graham Street in Bonnington to erect a new residential development comprising 31 flats.

7. Office building to make way for new flats

Pottie Wilson submitted plans on July 11 for the demolition of the existing office building at 19B Graham Street in Bonnington to erect a new residential development comprising 31 flats. | Google Maps

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SDR Property Developments Ltd submitted plans on July 16 for the demolition of buildings and associated structures. at 27 - 29 and 31 Ratcliffe Terrace (pictured), as well as the adjacent property at 4 South Gray Street. This is part of a wider plan to build student accommodation at the Newington site, which is ideally situated near to many university buildings and facilities.

8. Buildings earmarked for demolition

SDR Property Developments Ltd submitted plans on July 16 for the demolition of buildings and associated structures. at 27 - 29 and 31 Ratcliffe Terrace (pictured), as well as the adjacent property at 4 South Gray Street. This is part of a wider plan to build student accommodation at the Newington site, which is ideally situated near to many university buildings and facilities. | Google Maps

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