Edinburgh Planning Updates

24 Aug 2025

www.city-scope.co.uk - a free dynamic planning tool focusing initially on Edinburgh, with plans for expansion across the UK. City Scope features: •🗺️ Interactive Maps: Easily browse planning applications visually. •📑 Detailed Insights: Comprehensive summaries of planning applications. •And more!

Extension of existing Aircraft Fuel Farm (Phase 2) proposed. 📍 Main Terminal 1 Edinburgh Airport Jubilee Road Edinburgh EH12 9DN 📷 Thomas Nugent, CC BY-SA 2.0

Partial selective demolition and mixed-use redevelopment: arts centre, commercial, hotel, co-living, student and apartments, with landscaping and infrastructure. 📍 1 Summerhall Edinburgh EH9 1PL 🖼 Kettle Collective

city-scope.co.ukCraigiehall hotel and event venue proposal submittedPlanning proposal, source record and City Scope coverage.

Edinburgh planning: Craigiehall hotel and event venue proposal submitted Craigiehall Riverside Road South…. Validated 23 Sep. Read the proposal and source record in City Scope.

city-scope.co.ukEdinburgh planning applicationRear ground floor extension, basement conversion and internal alterations to children's nursery.

Planning proposal: Rear ground floor extension, basement conversion and internal alterations to children's nursery. 8 Bruntsfield Terrace Bruntsfield…, Edinburgh. Validated 10 Sep.

city-scope.co.ukAt Vogrie Country Park near Gorebridge, an August application seeks an outbuilding for the children's nursery and care facility. It is awaiting a decision. View the plans and council record:City Scope planning application and source documents.

6 Sept

At Vogrie Country Park near Gorebridge, an August application seeks an outbuilding for the children's nursery and care facility. It is awaiting a decision. View the plans and council record:

27 Aug

Next week's Edinburgh planning report is already taking shape. So far: 70 applications and 2 high-impact cases. Free sign-up to get it in your inbox: https://www.city-scope.co.uk/reports/signup?src=bluesky_weekly_report_upcoming Preview below.

24 Aug

Edinburgh's weekly planning report is out. 59 new applications. 2 high-impact. 15 categories. Free sign-up for next week's issue: https://www.city-scope.co.uk/reports/signup?src=bluesky_weekly_report_published Preview below.

20 Aug

Next week's Edinburgh planning report is already taking shape. So far: 68 applications and 1 high-impact cases. Free sign-up to get it in your inbox: https://www.city-scope.co.uk/reports/signup?src=bluesky_weekly_report_upcoming Preview below.

17 Aug

Edinburgh's weekly planning report is out. 93 new applications. 2 high-impact. 14 categories. Free sign-up for next week's issue: https://www.city-scope.co.uk/reports/signup?src=bluesky_weekly_report_published Preview below.

13 Aug

Next week's Edinburgh planning report is already taking shape. So far: 83 applications and 2 high-impact cases. Free sign-up to get it in your inbox: https://www.city-scope.co.uk/reports/signup?src=bluesky_weekly_report_upcoming Preview below.

6 Aug

Next week's Edinburgh planning report is already taking shape. So far: 63 applications and 4 high-impact cases. Free sign-up to get it in your inbox: https://www.city-scope.co.uk/reports/signup?src=bluesky_weekly_report_upcoming Preview below.

city-scope.co.ukClackmannanshire planning applications | City ScopeSearch and explore Clackmannanshire planning applications, including proposals, maps and source documents.

5 Aug

Summer of Planning: Clackmannanshire is now live on City Scope.

city-scope.co.ukFalkirk planning applications | City ScopeSearch and explore Falkirk planning applications, including proposals, maps and source documents.

5 Aug

Summer of Planning: Falkirk is now live on City Scope. Search a year of planning applications, explore the map, and open the source documents.

city-scope.co.ukWest Lothian planning applications | City ScopeSearch and explore West Lothian planning applications, including proposals across Livingston, Bathgate and Linlithgow.

2 Aug

West Lothian is now live on City Scope as part of our Summer of Planning. Search planning applications across Livingston, Bathgate, Linlithgow and nearby towns, then explore each proposal on the map: https://www.city-scope.co.uk/planning-updates/wlo

Royal Crescent listed tenement could get slate roof and stonework repairs Ref 26/03002/LBC Article link below.

https://www.city-scope.co.uk/planning-application/26/03002/LBC?tab=journal&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=planning_journal&src=planning_journal_bluesky

city-scope.co.ukRoyal Crescent listed tenement could get slate roof and stonework repairsA listed building application has been lodged for roof and stonework repairs at 4–6 Royal Crescent in Edinburgh’s New Town, including Spanish slate reroofing and replacement roof lanterns.

Barclay Viewforth Church fire escape stair proposed at Wright’s Houses Ref 26/02905/LBC Article link below.

https://www.city-scope.co.uk/planning-application/26/02905/LBC?tab=journal&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=planning_journal&src=planning_journal_bluesky

city-scope.co.ukBarclay Viewforth Church fire escape stair proposed at Wright’s HousesA listed building consent application seeks to create a new opening in the south wall at 1 Wright’s Houses, Bruntsfield, and add a steel fire escape stair. The works would affect Barclay Viewforth Church, a prominent listed church building near Bruntsfield and the Meadows.

21 July

Rear dining terrace enclosure proposed for 38 George Street restaurant Ref 26/02963/FUL Article link below.

https://www.city-scope.co.uk/planning-application/26/02963/FUL?tab=journal&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=planning_journal&src=planning_journal_bluesky

21 July

city-scope.co.ukRear dining terrace enclosure proposed for 38 George Street restaurantA restaurant at 38 George Street in Edinburgh’s New Town is seeking permission to enclose its rear terrace for sheltered dining, with dark zinc cladding and roof glazing proposed.

Haymarket Terrace unit seeks lawful use as compact supermarket Ref 26/02929/CLE Article link below.

https://www.city-scope.co.uk/planning-application/26/02929/CLE?tab=journal&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=planning_journal&src=planning_journal_bluesky

city-scope.co.ukHaymarket Terrace unit seeks lawful use as compact supermarketA unit at 26 Haymarket Terrace in Edinburgh is the subject of a planning certificate application for use as a Class 1A supermarket selling food, drink and off-sales alcohol. The site sits on a prominent Haymarket frontage close to the station and tram corridor.

Fairmilehead Water Treatment Works faces residential redevelopment plan Ref 26/02961/SCR Article link below.

https://www.city-scope.co.uk/planning-application/26/02961/SCR?tab=journal&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=planning_journal&src=planning_journal_bluesky

city-scope.co.ukFairmilehead Water Treatment Works faces residential redevelopment planA large Scottish Water site on Buckstone Terrace could be redeveloped for housing under plans linked to the demolition of existing buildings at Fairmilehead Water Treatment Works. The latest filing asks City of Edinburgh Council to screen whether an Environmental Impact Assessment is needed.

Defibrillator cabinet proposed beside National Monument on Calton Hill Ref 26/02896/LBC Article link below.

https://www.city-scope.co.uk/planning-application/26/02896/LBC?tab=journal&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=planning_journal&src=planning_journal_bluesky

city-scope.co.ukDefibrillator cabinet proposed beside National Monument on Calton HillA public defibrillator cabinet could be installed on existing railings beside the National Monument on Calton Hill. The listed building consent application is awaiting assessment by City of Edinburgh Council.

16 July

8 Merchiston Crescent villa could be converted into flats Ref 26/02638/FUL Article link below.

https://www.city-scope.co.uk/planning-application/26/02638/FUL?tab=journal&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=planning_journal&src=planning_journal_bluesky

16 July

city-scope.co.uk8 Merchiston Crescent villa could be converted into flatsA corner villa at 8 Merchiston Crescent could be converted into flats, with its existing garage and extension demolished and replaced by new residential additions. The proposal would bring a visible change to a prominent residential site in Merchiston.

16 July

City Scope’s weekly Edinburgh planning report is taking shape for next week. 52 applications, 1 high-impact case. Free sign-up here: https://www.city-scope.co.uk/reports/signup?src=bluesky_weekly_report_upcoming Preview below.

14 July

New Granton Waterfront primary school campus proposed near West Shore Road Ref 26/02763/PAN Article link below.

https://www.city-scope.co.uk/planning-application/26/02763/PAN?tab=journal&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=planning_journal&src=planning_journal_bluesky

14 July

city-scope.co.ukNew Granton Waterfront primary school campus proposed near West Shore RoadA new primary school campus with a nursery and Enhanced Support Base is being brought forward for Granton Waterfront, on land east of West Shore Road. The proposal is tied to the wider regeneration framework for the area and includes a strategy for future expansion.

Edinburgh Planning Updates reposted

Harry Willliams

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9 July

City-Scope has been redesigned across the board. I've been working away at polishing the existing features and completely overhauling the look and feel of the site. Most features are still the same fundamentally but hopefully feel much more enjoyable to use. East Lothian updates now live too

9 July

Edinburgh’s weekly planning report is about to land. 66 applications, 2 high-impact cases. Sign up free here: https://www.city-scope.co.uk/reports/signup?src=bluesky_weekly_report_upcoming Preview below.

7 July

Up to 275 homes proposed for Granton Waterfront plots near West Shore Road Ref 26/02827/PAN Article link below.

https://www.city-scope.co.uk/planning-application/26/02827/PAN?tab=journal&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=planning_journal

7 July

city-scope.co.ukUp to 275 homes proposed for Granton Waterfront plots near West Shore RoadPlots B1 and B2 at Granton Waterfront could be developed with up to 275 mixed-tenure homes, including council homes and private homes for sale. The proposal also includes open space, landscaping, access, drainage and servicing works east of West Shore Road.