Former Masonic lodge in Broxburn approved for hotel conversion

Summarised from Edinburgh Live's report · Updated 15 Oct, 15:34 · Archive

Councillors have approved plans to convert a former Masonic lodge in Broxburn into a hotel despite traffic concerns.

Councillors in West Lothian have approved plans to convert the former Masonic lodge at 102 East Main Street, Broxburn, into a hotel and public bar. The applicant, Mr B Omeri, will reconfigure the building to provide hotel bedrooms on upper floors and dining and bar facilities on the ground floor. External improvements include renewing doors and windows, forming a new side entrance, extending the external rear stairwell, and creating a beer garden at the rear.

Eight objectors raised concerns about the development. The principal complaint was that a new hotel would generate additional traffic on an already busy main street and exacerbate existing parking problems. Objectors also cited worries about noise, disruption and anti-social behaviour. Some feared the building might be used as a migrant hostel. The planners' report noted that the unlisted building is located within the Proposed Broxburn Conservation Area and town centre, in an area characterised by a mix of commercial, service and residential uses.

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• West Lothian 'eyesore' former Masonic lodge to get turned into hotelCouncillors back plans to convert the former Masonic hallEdinburgh Live · 15 Oct, 14:56

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