An abandoned Edinburgh space could be transformed under new plans submitted to the council.
The unit on The Pleasance was once operated as a social club by Lismore Rugby Club, which closed down a decade ago. Now, developers hope to create serviced apartments in the space.
Plans include six apartments as well as a shared kitchen and dining area. Developers have said there is opportunity to ‘remodel and revitalise’ the aesthetic of the street level.
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A full dilapidation survey will be carried out before works begin, and any alterations will ‘ensure the structural integrity’ of the residential block.
One Foot Square, who submitted the plans to Edinburgh Council, said: “The proposals look to refurbish the property and change the use to serviced apartments, providing high-quality, modern living accommodation within this well established residential area.
“The Pleasance is situated immediately south of the city centre and is within close proximity to University campuses as well as a range of shops, offices and cafes. The style and size of accommodation has been designed to suit the demographic and character of the area as well as meeting the demands of the rental market.
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“Formerly a Licensed social club, the application site comprises basement, ground and first floor of the concrete framed 1960’s residential block. The social club ceased operating out of the property approximately ten years’ ago and the building has been empty for this period, resulting invisible internal dilapidation.”
The ground will be excavated to provide external stair access, using the area formerly used for delivery to the social club.
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Developers continued: “As well as the necessary excavation works to provide the lightwell and basement stair access, the raised area of floor to the north of the basement will need to be excavated to match the floor level of the south basement to ensure consistency and suitability of floor-to-ceiling levels throughout the basement storey.
“There is an opportunity through the design process to reimagine this corner of the Pleasance by remodelling and revitalising the aesthetic of the street level elevation using natural materials.”
Plans are yet to be approved.