Gigi's Parking Expansion Rejected in Bonnyrigg

0:00A restaurant and body rig, Midlothian, called GGs, has lost its bid to expand a customer car park on nearby public land. The owners wanted to add three more spaces, bringing the total to 12, but counselors on the local review body turned down the appeal. Earlier, planners had rejected the larger plan, just like they did two years ago for a smaller version. Back then, GGs successfully appealed for nine spaces on the land leased from Midlothian Council. Local residents pushed back hard, with 15 objections highlighting concerns over losing public space. Counselors called the setup generous already, and pointed out the hoardings around the site as unsightly and disruptive to the community. Restaurant reps argued the expansion fit planning rules and met community needs, warning that refusal could force them to relocate and waste council, money on further appeals. In the end, the review body unanimously rejected the request, telling GGs to stick with the original nine spaces and remove those hoardings right, a way to reopen access for everyone.

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