Falkirk Council's planning committee heard that increased competition and soaring costs left Bridge 49 'unviable'
A canalside bistro near Falkirk can now be transformed into two holiday homes after councillors heard the business "is not making a penny".
At the time, planning consent was granted on condition that the bistro, the manager's house and three holiday cottages - which were never built - were regarded as 'a package'. "As far as the bistro is concerned, 11 years ago it seemed like a fantastic idea and at first it was okay."It kind of lost its way leading up to covid.Mr Maloney said that the £1 million refurbishment of the Bridge Inn took away a lot of business as did the opening of a new cafe in Muiravonside Country Park.
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