Historic Archway Wins Over New Homes | Edinburgh News

Plans to build two homes near a historic lodge in East Calder were rejected by councillors after planners and locals raised strong objections. The site, part of Almondell Park’s southern entrance and protected as a Special Landscape Area and Area of Built Heritage, features a significant Victorian stone archway. Critics, including a neighbor worried about privacy and increased traffic, argued the development would disrupt the rural character — especially since the north side of the road, where the lodge sits, feels distinctly more countryside. Despite the applicant’s claims of a low-profile design, councillors sided with planners, prioritizing heritage and landscape preservation over new housing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1c1c599e885d8bdf