A high street gambling parlour in an Edinburgh neighbourhood is chasing an appeal after it was denied planning permission.

Merkur Slots, which already has slots parlours on Nicolson Street and Leith Walk, filed an application to open the outlet on Morrison Street in December of last year.

However, in March, council officials denied the firm planning permission, saying that the proposed 24 hour running of the parlour would have an adverse impact on nearby residents.

The denial read: “While the application site falls within the designated city centre, the immediate surrounding area contains a large number of residential properties.

“Given the proposed use, it is considered that the change to accommodate an adult gambling centre, open 24 hours, would result in higher levels of user ac

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