Controversial proposals submitted to the City of Edinburgh Council to demolish buildings and erect student accommodation have been opposed by a local group - who claim the loss of businesses would 'completely change' the community.
The proposals would see a seven-storey building erected, housing 91 student rooms. The structure would see several flats and businesses on Jock's Lodge wiped out including a takeaway and the Willow pub. Another pub - Limelite - has been offered a ‘continuation’ which would see it contained within the new development.
Save Lock's Jodge, a local campaign group, has been formed to oppose the proposals. Sharing the plans, developer Alumno have claimed that the accommodation would allow art students to showcase their work there, as well as helping an expected influx of students in the coming years.
