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Donald Turvill

Edinburgh private school's 'poor quality' sports hall refused planning permission

An Edinburgh private school's huge new sports hall has been refused planning permission over concerns it would be an "over-dominant addition" to the rural landscape.

Clifton Hall School's plans were dealt a blow after the council ruled the proposed gym block was not a "high quality design" and would be built using "inappropriate materials".

Planners also said the construction could disturb archaeological remains dating back to the middle ages.

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