A new two-storey café developed from an old public toilet is planning on opening in Dundee

The new cafe would be located on the Perth Road near the gardens. (Picture: Andrew Black Design)

Plans have been submitted to transform the disused public toilets in Dundee into a vibrant two-storey cafe that aims to rejuvenate the area, the Courier has reported.

The proposal involves the renovation of the former toilets located on Seabraes, just off Perth Road, by the property company that acquired the site from Dundee City Council five years ago.

If approved, the project is scheduled to commence in the summer of 2025, breathing new life into the neglected building that has been concealed below street level for years.

The design proposal includes retaining the original decorative elements of the structure while adding a new section above the existing toilets. The cafe is planned to offer seating at both basement and ground levels, as well as an outdoor area.

Additional developments in the vicinity, such as a New York pizza-style takeaway, indicate a potential transformation of the local dining scene.

Sources and further reading

Seabraes: Plans to turn former Dundee toilets into cafe (thecourier.co.uk)

Proposed change of use to cafe (class 3) and erection of extension and decking at street level | Seabraes 42 Perth Road Dundee (dundeecity.gov.uk)