Archial Norr have submitted proposals on behalf of Status Properties for a 4/5 star hotel and spa on the site which housed the former Budz Bar as well as the current Union Street offices of law firm Aberdein Considine.

The design statement for the application proposes fully retaining the street facing block of both of these C-listed buildings.

Separate plans have been proposed for demolition including the former Budz Bar and the rear extension of the Aberdein Considine building.

A pre-consultation report by the agent, said: “The site offers a rare opportunity to create a landmark hotel in the heart of the city.

“This continues the on-going redevelopment of the west Union Street area.”