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City of Edinburgh
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for City of Edinburgh. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates2,242Searchable applications
684Recorded as pending
76%Approval rate · 1,051 approved or refused records
248Refused applications
803 approved · 248 refused · 78 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 21 Feb 2024 to 25 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 27 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and buildingContact planning Property enquiry certificatesLocal plan Local Development Plan and guidancePre-application advice Apply for planning permissionConservation areas Apply for conservation area consent
Council contacts
- Planning enquiriesplanning.support@edinburgh.gov.ukCouncil source
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland. Contains Historic Environment Scotland and Ordnance Survey data © Historic Environment Scotland – Scottish Charity No. SC045925 © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is indicative and may not contain the latest designations.
More application records
- Permitted Development26/03146/PNTEL
Installation of 1 No. Omni antenna, rather than the installation of 1 No. directional antenna. These amends are only minor and the proposal is still permitted development
Proposed Telecoms Apparatus 15 Metres West Of 23B Abbey Strand Edinburgh
Received 16 Jul 2026 - Permitted Development26/03147/PNTEL
The existing 3 No. antennas to be removed and replaced with 3 No. antennas, existing 3 No. RRUs to be removed and replaced with 3 No. antennas, and allocated 1 No. cabinet to be installed.
Telecoms Apparatus 38 Metres Southwest Of 469 Gilmerton Road Edinburgh
Received 16 Jul 2026 - Permitted Development26/03148/PNTEL
Removal and replacement of 3 No. antennas and associated ancillary works thereto.
Telecoms Base Station Marionville Road Edinburgh
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Permitted Development26/03149/PNTEL
The removal and replacement of 6 No. antennas and associated ancillary works thereto.
Marriott Hotel 111 Glasgow Road Edinburgh EH12 8NF
Received 17 Jul 2026 - Permitted Development26/03150/PNTEL
The removal of existing 6no. antennas and 2no. cabinets within existing equipment cabin. Installation of new 6no. antennas, 2no. 300mm dishes, 1no. cabinet within existing equipment cabin and ancillary works thereto. This option has been chosen as it utilises an existing installation which will improve coverage with minimal changes to the equipment, reducing the visual impact on the surrounding area as far as technically possible.
Holiday Inn 107 Queensferry Road Edinburgh EH4 3HL
Received 17 Jul 2026 - Application Granted26/03151/CLP
To replace the existing side conservatory with a new side conservatory and install new rear dormer window.
422 Lanark Road West Balerno EH14 5SN
Received 30 Jul 2026 - Awaiting Assessment26/03152/CLP
Proposal to add two external concealed gutters with exposed downpipes to serve two existing external balconies (to south and west elevations).
Tollcross Fire Station 6A West Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9BP
Received 30 Jul 2026 - Permitted Development26/03153/PNTEL
The removal of an existing 3m-high street pole and the deployment of a 7m-high replacement street pole in the same location, with integrated wraparound cabinet.
Proposed Telecoms Apparatus 10 Metres East Of 24 Hanover Street Edinburgh
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Permitted Development26/03154/PNTEL
Removal and replacement of 3 no. antennas and associated ancillary works thereto.
Telecoms Apparatus 32 Metres Northwest Of 29 Pentland Terrace Edinburgh
Received 20 Jul 2026 - Permitted Development26/03155/PNTEL
Removal and replacement of 3 no. antennas and associated ancillary works thereto.
Proposed Telecoms Apparatus 34 Metres East Of 40 Meadow Place Road Edinburgh
Received 28 Jul 2026 - Permitted Development26/03156/PNTEL
Proposed removal of existing 15m monopole, proposed removal of 4no existing cabinets, proposed installation of 20m monopole, proposed installation of 6no. antennas, proposed installation of 3no. RRUs, proposed installation of 1no. GPS module, proposed installation of 2no 0.3m dishes, proposed installation of 2no cabinets, and ancillary development thereto.
Telecoms Apparatus 104 Metres Northwest Of 525 Ferry Road Edinburgh
Received 30 Jul 2026 - Not make a Tree Preservation Order26/0613/TCO
T1 Oak, pre-height 30m post height 20 m pre-width 25 m post with 20m
37 Barnton Avenue Edinburgh EH4 6JJ
Received 30 Jul 2026 - Application Refused26/03158/WINPA
Three timber sash and case windows request to be replaced with uPVC tilt and turn frames.
Flat 3 14 Madeira Street Edinburgh EH6 4AL
Received 30 Jul 2026 - Application Granted26/03159/LBC
Internal refurbishment to ground and first floor including new ventilation strategy on first floor.
10 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2AN
Received 31 Jul 2026 - Permission has been varied23/01421/VAR4
Non-material variation to planning permission 23/01421/FUL - Minor internal and external changes to facilitate the fit-out.
Land South West Of Old Liston Road Edinburgh
Received 31 Jul 2026 - Not make a Tree Preservation Order26/0614/TCO
Large yew tree back garden trim around overall tree (c. 1m).
3 West Castle Road Edinburgh EH10 5AT
Received 31 Jul 2026 - Awaiting Assessment26/03160/FULSTL
Use of property as short-term let between July and December (inclusive) each year (6-months use) (in retrospect).
15A Cornwall Street Edinburgh EH1 2EQ
Received 31 Jul 2026 - Awaiting Assessment26/03161/ADV
Advertisement of the following types: Fascia sign, projecting sign and hand painted lettering.
Grassmarket Hotel 94 - 96 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JR
Received 31 Jul 2026 - Awaiting Assessment26/03162/LBC
Repainting, shopfront alterations, signage and corner feature.
Grassmarket Hotel 94 - 96 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JR
Received 31 Jul 2026 - Awaiting Assessment26/03163/FUL
Alterations to the shopfront, repainting and signage.
Grassmarket Hotel 94 - 96 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JR
Received 31 Jul 2026 - Not make a Tree Preservation Order26/0615/TCO
T1 Yew- reduce north facing side overhang by approximately 1.5m back towards boundary. Pre and post-Height:9m Pre and post- Width:8m T2 photinia- reduce north facing overhang by approximately 1m back towards boundary. Pre and post -Height:3.5mPre and post-Width:4m
38 India Street Edinburgh EH3 6HB
Received 31 Jul 2026 - Application Granted26/03164/CLP
A new VRF enclosure will be formed within the basement car park, with associated refrigerant pipework distributed from the basement to Level 04. The pipework will rise via the existing lightwell to Level 00, continue externally along the existing retaining wall and trench within a new mesh enclosure replacing the existing timber-clad enclosure, then enter the building low level through the existing louvred plant space at Level 00 before being distributed internally to the upper floors.
3 Semple Street Edinburgh EH3 8BL
Received 31 Jul 2026 - Awaiting Assessment26/03165/FUL
External lighting and roof alterations including re-roofing plant and roof lights.
1F, 2F, 3F 62 - 66 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2LR
Received 31 Jul 2026 - Awaiting Assessment26/03166/FUL
Proposed redevelopment of existing brownfield site to create new building for use as temporary residential accommodation (Class 8(a)).
96 Stevenson Road Edinburgh EH11 2SJ
Received 31 Jul 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for City of Edinburgh, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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