Plans to inflate "the largest bouncy castle in Europe" in Edinburgh have been blocked after concerns were raised over parking.

Developers - who branded the decision "shocking" - wanted to host a "one-piece bouncy castle approximately 20,000 square feet of pure family fun" in Newbridge.

But after a council meeting on Thursday, the plans were rejected, despite no public objections being lodged.

Council officials argued the location was not well served by public transport and visitors driving to the attraction would put too much pressure on the roads.

They said: "The site is not in a location which is well served by public transport and is not easily accessible by bus or tram.

"The proposed use of the site as a soft play area would lead to significant travel demand on a daily basis which, given the location of the site, would have to be met by car travel."

Their report added: "It has not been adequately demonstrated that the proposal will not have an adverse impact on the vitality and viability of existing town centres.

"In addition, the development would result in the loss of industrial floor space and the introduction of a non-conforming use within a business and industry area."

The council's transport department, however, made no objection to the proposals and said the level of available car parking at the site was "considered appropriate".

After councillors made their decision, a representative from the developer stood up in the public gallery and shouted: "It's disgusting what you've said today. It's shocking."