Fantastic news! The AMA planning application we've been lobbying against for so long was unanimously rejected today by the City's planning committee (the Edinburgh Development Management Sub-Committee) - based on almost all the grounds we objected to. The councillors mentioned that they were impressed by the community's measured approach and our contra-plan, and took into account the flower colonies' valuable social heritage.
So a huge well done and thank you to everyone who made their objections heard - through emails, letters, personal representations at Merchiston Community Council, contributing to the contra-plan in meetings and design workshops (even when it was snowing) ... and let's not forget the wonderful hand-crafted posters and placards displayed prominently for the councillors' benefit when they made their all-important site-visit!
Everyone's invited to celebrate at the Caley Sample Rooms on Thursday evening (12th Aug) from 7.30pm onwards (there will be live music too from 8.30pm) - let's all give each other a pat on the back for pulling together and making sure common sense prevails. Please tell your friends and neighbours too!
It's making the news already - have a look at the Guardian's Edinburgh blog - and the Evening News have also shown interest so keep an eye out.
We feel all the hard work has absolutely been worth it - once again, thank you and well done!
FCARA committee
PS - there is a chance that AMA will appeal against the decision; they have to do so within 3 months so we'll keep an eye out and keep you posted.
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I can't stop grinning this morning.
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