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Application submitted by CDA for conversion of C-listed Lansdowne House (1875 - formerly part of St George’s School for Girls) into an extra care community - 48 extra care apartments across the existing villa & cottage and 3 new accommodation blocks: bit.ly/48liVgN
November 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Application submitted for stabilisation of A-listed 40 George Square (1960-1963), formerly David Hume Tower - covering the building in a light gauge stainless steel open mesh system due to the condition of the slate cladding (estimated to have a future lifespan of only 3-5 years): bit.ly/3K7E0Dz
November 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
PAN submitted for mixed-use redevelopment at Cameron Toll, developing land surrounding the existing shopping centre: bit.ly/4p1tb4W

Public consultation: 15th Dec 2025 (2pm-4pm) & 5th Feb 2026 (2pm-4pm) - Central Mall, Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, 6 Lady Rd, Edinburgh, EH16 5PB.
November 26, 2025 at 6:53 PM
CoU sought for Class 11 use in the former Waterfront Plaza sales office on Ocean Drive (originally intended as a café unit in the consented masterplan) to create a specialised boxing & MMA training academy: bit.ly/4i6xzx3
November 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Application submitted by DS Architecture for a 13-unit aparthotel scheme on Casselbank Street, converting an existing dwelling & replacing an existing workshop building with a linked new build block: bit.ly/47ET44w. The property would be operated by Malyon Group's Moment Stays brand.
November 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
PAN submitted for demolition of Argyle House and mixed-use redevelopment of the site - hotel, residential & office use: bit.ly/4oTnsOV. Project architects are Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM).
November 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Australian footwear & clothing brand R.M. Williams opening a first Scottish store in the George Street unit formerly occupied by ESPC.
September 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
September 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Application submitted by SLR Consulting for the West Pilton Park Café (part of the wider park enhancement project by ELGT), comprising a café (operated by Scran Academy), contemporary walled garden (operated by growers’ group Fresh Start) & public toilets (operated by CEC): bit.ly/47M4Laa
September 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Application submitted by 3DReid for a 52-bedroom extension to the Village Hotel Edinburgh on Crewe Road South: bit.ly/4ntpXpS
September 13, 2025 at 7:17 AM
PPP submitted by studioNWA Architects for a data centre at South Gyle: bit.ly/46vuSRj. The proposal would supersede consented plans for the main phase of Edinburgh Green (6 new office buildings & parkland by 7N Architects).
September 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Application submitted by McLaren Murdoch & Hamilton for a meerkat enclosure at the Royal Hospital for Children & Young People (RHCYP): bit.ly/3VkPfu9. The project is a partnership between Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity (ECHC) & the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS).
August 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Application submitted by 7N Architects for refurbishment & repurposing of the former Granton Station platforms as an extension to the existing public realm, with new landscaping & public art: bit.ly/4fElzBG
August 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Application submitted by Calum Duncan Architects for Phase 1 of a new community facility for Wester Hailes Growing: bit.ly/3JaZAGm. Designed to be a makers workshop when the main hub building is completed, in the short term the new building will serve as a 'microhub' with flexible community space.
August 12, 2025 at 9:39 AM
PAN submitted for a data centre on a 24 hectare site north of Heriot-Watt's Riccarton Campus: bit.ly/3HgXUKJ

Public consultation: 28th August 2025 (3pm - 8pm) & 2nd October 2025 (3pm - 8pm) - The National Robotarium, Heriot-Watt University, Boundary Road North, Third Gait, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS.
August 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Application submitted for residential conversion of Royal London's Henderson Row office building (which incorporates the retained façade of the Edinburgh Northern Tramways Company depot & power station - 1886) - 64 BTR units by CDA: bit.ly/3GFT7T6
July 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Application submitted for a theatre building by Nicoll Russell Studios at Clifton Hall School: bit.ly/4kV5uIV
July 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Application submitted for the Granton Waterfront Energy Centre by Smith Scott Mullan Associates, comprising an energy centre, primary sub-station building, thermal stores and a limited section of district heat pipework: bit.ly/44tVama
July 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Application submitted for a new multifunctional facility at Scottish Power's Currie Depot by Threesixty Architecture, comprising office, industrial, storage & welfare accommodation: bit.ly/44JRk7k
July 15, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Application submitted for redevelopment & extension of office buildings on Thistle Street & Queen Street by Morgan Architects to create a 6,881 m² HQ for Royal London: citydev-portal.edinburgh.gov.uk/idoxpa-web/a...
June 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
CoU submitted to subdivide the Lothian Road unit currently occupied by Wonderland Models into 2 restaurant units.
June 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
First consultation for Mollie’s Motel & Diner at Edinburgh Park available here - www.molliesedinburghpark.com.

Hotel would comprise ~200 bedrooms. Planning submission targeted for early September 2025.
June 24, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The new proposal also includes the stonemason's yard off South Gray Street, and is being brought forward in conjunction with a recently submitted PBSA proposal (awaiting determination) on the adjacent site on Ratcliffe Terrace, also by 56three Architects.

Renders including adjacent proposal.
June 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Following refusal of a previous PBSA proposal, new application submitted for demolition of buildings off Ratcliffe Terrace, incl. the former Causewayside Lads' Institute (1907), and replacement with a PBSA development of 66 student beds across 3 blocks by 56three Architects: bit.ly/4jURApx
June 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Application submitted for retrofit & refurbishment of A-listed Cables Wynd House (1965) by Collective Architecture: bit.ly/469saRI
June 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM