turned down the application but the firm called on the Scottish Government to overturn the decision. It wanted to offer stays ranging from two nights to around three months.Sonder argued visitors and permanent residents wouldn’t share access to the block and that tourism has a “vital” role in the city’s economy.
Sonder claimed the flats had been used as serviced apartments since August 2021 and there was “no evidence” of any issues. They added the firm had been “operating the proposed use without consent” and there was “clear evidence that the proposal will be disruptive to residential amenity”.Politicians, including Alison Thewliss MP, Patrick Harvie MSP, Kaukab Stewart MSP and local councillors Christy Mearns, Angus Millar and Philip Braat, were among the 100 objectors to the plans. There were 11 letters of support.