Nuveen’s belated application for a ‘festive events space’ in St James Square has belatedly been approved (21/05177/FUL).

Officials advised that the setting of nearby listed buildings would not be harmed by the construction of alpine drinking shacks and neither would the appearance and character of the conservation area.

Edinburgh without Christmas hits.

No bratwurst required.

And not a funfair, ice rink or Christmas market in sight.

On the bright side, we all seem to be a lot less worried about Salmonella these days.

‘Change of use from Workshop/Showroom (Class 4) to Entertainment venue for throwing axes (Class 11).’

This planning proposal lands with a satisfying thud.

It has been lodged by the Black Axe Throwing Co. and concerns Unit 2 at 25 Beaverhall Road (21/06212/FUL), part of the Beaverhall Business Centre’s ground floor.

Our friend and colleague Ross Maclean died last night.

Thanks to reader John Ross who first alerted us to it.

Spurtleshire's answer to Inverfarigaig.

Joseph Pearce, part of the Boda Bars chain, has applied for planning consent to build a temporary, partly covered seating area for drinking and dining on the pavement outside its premises at 23 Elm Row (Ref. 21/05858/FUL and Ref. 21/05859/LBC).