An abandoned Edinburgh shop could be transformed into a record store and café if plans are granted.
An application to change the use of 373-375 Leith Walk from retail to food and drink has been submitted to the council. It would see the unit renamed Lounge 33 – a coffee shop and record store hybrid.
The ground floor unit would incorporate indoor seating with space for records and plants, according to a website created in anticipation of consent being granted by planning officers.
READ MORE: Edinburgh band devastated as ‘entire livelihood’ disappears in an instant
READ MORE: American living in Edinburgh baffled by shopping centre that is ‘basically California’
A supporting statement also confirms the café would sell cold food only, including sandwiches and pastries as well as hot drinks. No cooking, frying or on-site preparation is proposed.
Lounge 33 would also be open from 7am-4pm daily in a bid to curb potential noise or disturbance in the evening or night. There will also be no live music or alcohol sales.
The supporting statement added: “The proposal seeks permission to change the use of the ground-floor retail unit at 373 Leith Walk from Class 1 (shop) to Class 3 (food and drink).
“The premises will operate as a coffee shop and record store hybrid, selling cold sandwiches, pastries, and hot drinks. No cooking, frying, or on-site food preparation requiring extraction systems will take place.”
The plans will now be considered by planners and can be viewed online here.
Join Edinburgh Live’s Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages