New plans lodged in long running Camelon pub beer garden saga

Plans to create a beer garden at a popular pub have been lodged once again with Falkirk Council despite the fact the facility has already been built and has been in place for well over a year.
By James Trimble
Published 16th Dec 2022, 11:07 BST
Updated 16th Dec 2022, 11:07 BST
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The Union Inn 2018 Ltd lodged a retrospective planning application with the local authority on October 10 this year – which was validated on Wednesday, December 14 – to form an outdoor seating area/beer garden, including a roofed enclosure for the Union Inn, Portdownie, Camelon.

Back in February similar plans, which were lodged on June 11, 2021, were withdrawn.

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Renovation work on the landmark pub had been going on throughout the early part of 2021 as the premise’s new co-directors Colin Clark and Forbes Dewar, who lease the historic building from Scottish Canals, looked to re-open it.

The beer garden has been one of the most noticeable changes, as it is located to the front of the premises and features artificial turf, decked areas and picnic benches.

Related topics:Falkirk CouncilScottish Canals

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