Save Jock's Lodge

Save the wonderful Willow pub and protect the historic Jock's Lodge crossroads from student accommodation.

Sign the petition below!

[Save Jock's Lodge @JockSave]

It's fantastic 3000+ have signed the petition to save the Willow pub & other businesses from demolition to make way for yet more student flats.

But the key is to submit an objection when time comes - sign petition & follow us for updates. https://t.co/0YX6Vec8s7 #SaveJocksLodge

[Kirsty Pattison @KirstyPattison8]

It is probably no suprise that I am gutted by this news. We fought as hard as we could. However, this just goes to show that communities and elected councils have NO SAY in what happens to their city. Planning appeals need to be reformed NOW!

[Danny Aston @DAstonSNP]

Utterly gutted about the impact on our local area but also for local residents who drove forward the amazing #SaveJocksLodge campaign.

I'll be looking for any option possible to mitigate this.

[Tommy Sheppard @TommySheppard]

Extremely disappointing. I’m concerned not just about this decision but about the number of times the Reporter has overruled Edinburgh Council in planning decision appeals in recent years – favouring developers over communities. I’ll be raising questions with Ministers.

[Save Jock's Lodge @JockSave]

We are hugely disappointed that the developer's appeal was upheld, despite the efforts of hundreds of local people.

Rest assured we will also be looking if there is anything else we can do. As soon as we have any proper information we will of course share this with you all.

[Edinburgh Evening News @edinburghpaper]

Jocks' Lodge student flats approved after developers win appeal

https://t.co/qg1D77K6l0

[Living Rent Edinburgh @LivingRent_Edi]

Well done to @JockSave for their campaign. This is the 3rd development that we have seen rejected by residents and the local government only to see it be overturned by Scot Gov. Developers have the right to appeal, but not communities - how can this be right?

[Tommy Sheppard @TommySheppard]

It defies belief that despite having a workable proposal to build homes, this developer is focused completely on their profit margin and is planning to pack in students like sardines in can instead - this while the city experiences a housing emergency.

https://t.co/UHOtsow6n7

[Jolene Campbell @mediawummin]

Anger over approved plans for homes 'flipped' for student accommodation @DAstonSNP @TommySheppard

https://t.co/bMjNIKgvFk

[Danny Aston @DAstonSNP]

This site received approval just a couple of months ago for housing - & now a developer wants to flip it to student accommodation. @Edinburgh_CC has declared a housing emergency & rightly so - I'll be working with local people to oppose this plan.

[Living Rent Edinburgh @LivingRent_Edi]

Welldone to @JockSave for their massive WIN where the planning application was refused 7 - 3 yesterday at committee!

We need affordable housing now! Expensive student housing is not a solution to the housing crisis that affects students and working class residents!

[Michael MacLeod @MichaelMacLeod1]

The Edinburgh Minute ⏰: Thursday 22 June 2023

Jock’s Lodge flats plan rejected, London Road bike lane project, uni fallout ‘will take decades to repair’ + students plan handshake protest

https://t.co/pSlzPWKLBl

[Linda Somerville @lindasomervill]

👏🏽Massive well done to @JockSave in taking on the developers and winning as proposal is rejected
💡Local communities know what's right for their area
#CommunityOrganising #EDINBURGH

[Kirsty Pattison @KirstyPattison8]

What a day. Celebrating the sub-committee refusing the current proposed build at Jocks Lodge. Thanks to @donturvLDR for the interview and giving our community a voice.

[Tommy Sheppard @TommySheppard]

Credit goes to these fantastic @JockSave campaigners and local Cllr @DAstonSNP who mobilised local folk to oppose this unnecessary and unwanted development.

Delighted the Committee REFUSED the planning application by 7-4 👏

[Danny Aston @DAstonSNP]

Delighted that committee refused student accom at Jock's Lodge by 7-4 votes. Proud to know the brilliant @JockSave gang.

This is not the end of the road. It's an opportunity for developers to speak to local folk and find a positive way forward.

#SaveJocksLodge