Plans to transform an Edinburgh city centre shop have been submitted, with a South Bridge outlet set to become a restaurant.
Jordan Valley, an independently owned health food store, has served locals since 1991 - though these plans could see the shop close. The application submitted to the City of Edinburgh Council doesn’t detail the type of restaurant that could be moving in, or when the switchover may happen.
The plans for 8 Nicolson include installing a preparation kitchen, dumbwaiter and other small changes to the interior.
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Historic Environment Scotland granted 8-16 Nicolson Street category B listed status in 1977, saying the row of tenements has ‘significant streetscape value.’ As it stands, the property operates as a Class 1 shop, though plans would see it become a Class 3 restaurant.
Proposals have detailed the changes, stating: “The main change is repositioning of the stair to the basement, which is moved from the rear of the store to the front.
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“The ground floor will contain the dining area and servery. There are 20 covers proposed.”
While the plans have not been approved yet, council officials say the proposals ‘retain and enhance’ the character of Edinburgh’s city centre.
They added: “The proposed change of use will create a more active frontage and will enhance the unit’s contribution to the vitality of the city centre, as well as contributing to some aesthetic enhancement through the improvement of the shopfront."
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