Plans for new Edinburgh Pret a Manger sandwich shop on busy street

Plans have been lodged for a new Pret a Manger to open within the capital to replace a former popular coffee shop.

The proposed shop would sit at 124 - 130 Bruntsfield Place and would replace the space formally used by UK coffee giants, Costa.

The application for the 'internal alterations' is pending consideration by Edinburgh Council with a warrant summary having been submitted.

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In December 2023, Edinburgh Live reported that Costa Coffee had announced their last day of trading at 124-130 Bruntsfield Place with their last coffees having been served on Wednesday February 14 2024.

The company previously said they were unsure about the future plans for the site with an ad being made available on the NovaLoca site.

Sutherland and Brown previously said: “The premises comprise a prominent corner unit arranged over ground and basement floor levels of a five storey traditional stone built tenement building under pitched and slated roof.

“Bruntsfield is an affluent residential area situated approximately 1.5 miles south of Princes Street. Bruntsfield Place forms a main arterial route into Edinburgh City Centre providing shopping, financial services and licensed premises. It is well served by the public transport system.

“The premises are situated on a prominent corner location in the block bounded by Viewforth Gardens to the north and Viewforth to the south. Other nearby occupiers include Lloyds Pharmacy, Biscuit Ladieswear and a number of local traders.

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“We are advised by the local Assessors Department that the subjects are entered in the current valuation roll as follows: Rateable Value £49,600

“Offers in excess of £68,500 per annum are invited, exclusive and payable quarterly in advance.

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“The premises are available by way of a new full repairing and insuring lease for a negotiable period of time subject to upper only rent reviews".

The application for the new Pret a Manger can be viewed here.