The commercial and leisure property sectors are grappling with macroeconomic uncertainty, and shifting consumer and workplace behaviours. At the same time experience-led and hybrid leisure are experiencing demand for wellness, social interaction. Planning Strategy can be used to explore optimising the use class.

Example: An A Listed Building in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Challenges: Achieving a viable hotel layout whilst protecting the historic features of the building. Addressing the changing nature of St Andrew’s Square introducing new activity whilst respecting the past.

Addressing, Listed Building, Conservation Area, Hotels Policy.