Edinburgh councillors have blocked plans for a rural water tower to be used as a holiday let, arguing it could instead be used as permanent housing.
Harnessing a new planning policy which gives local authorities greater powers to turn down short-term let (STL) applications, it was argued any economic benefit from the use would not outweigh the loss of residential accommodation.
South Queensferry's c-listed Dalmeny Water Tower was converted over 20 years ago with owners Rosebury Estates lodging change of use proposals earlier this year.
