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A massive 544-bed hostel with capsule pods has been approved for historic Atholl Crescent in Edinburgh — a protected Georgian area — sparking outrage after 280 objections. Developers converted four listed townhouses, previously a law firm’s HQ, into tourist accommodation, bypassing local council vote by appealing directly to the Scottish Government. Residents, conservation groups, councillors, and even the local MP voiced strong opposition, fearing this sets a dangerous precedent for developers to sidestep community input and democratic processes. Critics argue the decision ignores evidence of irreversible heritage damage and calls for urgent planning reforms to empower local voices.

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