Politicians hail Odeon hotel refusal
Edinburgh East Labour MP Sheila Gilmore praised the planning committee's rejection of an application by Duddingston House Properties (DHP) for a hotel on the site.
She said: "Part of Edinburgh's heritage has again been saved, thanks to a long-running, hard-fought campaign by the local community.
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Hide Ad"Edinburgh Council now has to ensure that DHP keep the cinema in good condition and find a way to resolve this long-running issue."
Edinburgh Central SNP MSP Marco Biagi has tabled a motion in the Scottish Parliament, welcoming the planning decision, praising the local campaigners and looking forward to the Odeon's restoration "at the soonest possible opportunity".