A British Legion club could be turned into a pub amid claims it would help foster a feeling of community in its town.

An application to change the use of the Penicuik social club to a public house has been lodged by local businessman Peter Henry.

The application, lodged with Midlothian Council planners, points to the loss of other establishments in the town in recent times to support the need for the bar.

It says the hours of the new venue would be largely similar to the one operated by the Legion, arguing its history make it a suitable location for the new venture.

Applying for the change of use of the property, on Kirkhill Road, the applicant says: “Penicuik has recently lost the former Railway Tavern and the Navaar House Hotel nearby together with the upcoming closure of these Briti

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