Planning

There is a diversion in place while the work in Waterloo Place is carried out (Nick Forbes/PA)

'It's pandemonium': Residents blast roadworks which bring city to halt

View looking south east along Castle Terrace towards the proposed office building.

More details of developers' plans to replace Argyle House

The site of the proposed development at 111-115 Constitution Street in Leith

Controversial Leith serviced apartments recommended for approval

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Donald Anderson: Nicolson Square – one of city’s finest gems and a conservation ...

Objectors said the hotel would bring more traffic onto an already busy road

Go-ahead for former masonic lodge to become hotel

An artist's impression of how the former showroom will look as serviced apartments if the change of use application is approved.

Plans to turn former motorcycle showroom into eight apartments

Richard Murphy's design for Princes Street

Analysis Councillors show no appetite for adventurous ideas on Princes Street

Philip Flockhart on Atholl Crescent

Residents in court action against 544-bed 'super hostel' in West End

Councillors voted for the less radical option

Councillors back less radical option for future of Princes Street

Council plans for the future of Princes Street

Council's Princes Street plans so minor they're 'hardly worth doing'

Artist's impression of Dunbar pharmacy with new prescription dispenser.

Automatic prescription dispenser gets go ahead in listed building

Data centres are controversial because of their environmental impact (Yui Mok/PA)

Scottish Government intervenes over two proposed data centres in city

The former Johnnie Cope pub in Prestonpans was latterly used as a boxing club.

Plans to turn former pub into flats and shops lodged with council

Yotel Edinburgh launch ABBA Themed Silent Disco this December!

Expansion plans for city hotels to meet demand

Scottish Water is seeking permission for demolition of all existing buildings at its Fairmilehead site and the erection of a residential development of up to 124 new homes.

New homes proposed for Scottish Water site at Fairmilehead

Campaigner Philip Flockhart on Atholl Crescent

Controversial 544-bed hostel in West End crescent approved on appeal
Controversial plans given go-ahead
Ian Swanson

Developers want to demolish Argyle House in Castle Terrace

Developers set out plans to replace Edinburgh's Argyle House

Structural engineers have said the top two floors of the building must be removed

Developer behind new hotel at former Debenhams store 'could quit site'

The proposal is to convert seven of the hexagonal blocks of the A-listed former Scottish Widows building into a hotel

Plan to convert A-listed former Scottish Widows building into hotel

Data centres are ‘here to stay’ but questions remain. Picture: Yui Mok

MP urges speedy guidance on data centres and says local voice is vital

Councillors approved the drive thru plans on condition there were at least three litter picks a day

McDonald’s drive thru gets go ahead despite concern over litter

The purpose-built student accommodation development will have 124 bedrooms

Controversial city student flats approved despite over 200 objections

Aerial view map, showing the site of the development within the red line

Go-ahead in principle for up to 250 new homes at Port of Leith

Councillors did not accept the bees needed 24/7 care. Picture: Pixabay

Councillors rule bees not a good enough reason to justify new house

‘Green’ data centres have been classed as a national priority but the Scottish Government has not provided a definition. Picture: PA

Council calls for Scottish Government moratorium on huge data centres

Data centres typically use huge amounts of energy and water. Picture: Yui Mok/PA

Edinburgh councillors advised against ban on data centres

The spoons was set to replace the McCowans Brewhouse in Fountain Park

Plans for new Wetherspoons in Fountain Park scrapped
Plans for the pub chain to take over the McCowans Brewhouse site in Foutain Park were revealed last year
Rachel Fergusson

The tennis and padel centre is proposed for Fort Kinnaird

Tennis and padel centre proposed for Fort Kinnaird

Argyle House is under threat of demolition despite meeting criteria for listed status

Top architect calls on council to help save 'eyesore' office block

Developers want to bulldoze Argyle House in Castle Terrace and redevelop the site

'Eyesore' office block qualifies for listed status

Philip Flockhart, spokesman for the residents, says serious questions have been raised

Heritage body under fire over 'support' for 544-bed 'super hostel'

Atholl Crescent Propco Ltd wants to turn this row of townhouses and associated mews buildings into a 544-bed ‘capsule-style hotel’ or ‘super-hostel’.

World heritage body challenged over support for 'super hostel'

Philip Flockhart, spokesman for the residents, says local scrutiny of such a big scheme really matters

Company behind 544-bed 'super hostel' accused of undermining democracy

A new entrance to Argyle House

Award-winning architect outlines vision for Edinburgh 'eyesore'

Mumtaz Hussain had applied for planning permission to convert the former Farmfoods store in Bathgate into a short term let hotel.

Plan to convert town centre shop for short-term lets backed on appeal

The former RBS bank in Bernard Street, Leith, is to be converted into serviced apartments

Former Leith bank to be converted into serviced apartments

Some of the public realm schemes planned for Edinburgh in the coming years.

Edinburgh Developments 2026: 13 Capital public realm projects

One in 10 people prefer to get financial advice from AI than a human.

Half of Brits would turn to AI for financial advice

Permission was granted to convert the former Claremont Hotel into residential housing, but now the developers want to make it short-term lets

Residents angry at bid to switch from new homes to short-term lets

Rainbow Rascals have won permission to turn this light industrial unit on Oakbank Parkway in Livingston into a multi-function play and educational centre.

Specialist nursery wins go-ahead despite refusal recommendation

The data centre was proposed for the Edinburgh Park site of the former RBS headquarters, now demolished

Controversial Edinburgh data centre plan thrown out by councillors

Edinburgh could follow in Lanarkshire’s footsteps

Exclusive Edinburgh could be next as first Scottish AI growth zone announced

Brian Brynes has shared his insights as part of Financial Planning Week and has suggested a monthly ‘financial date night’.

This simple move could change your finances for years

Planning documents state: “The existing internal layouts and character of the properties will be maintained, while any external works to the properties will be of a minor nature."

Plans submitted for new apartments near the Meadows

Montage photo showing route of access road planned to Mavisbank House - courtesy Midlothian Council planning portal

Concern over bid to axe 86 trees in ‘only conservation area’

The retirement stable is based at Congalton Gardens, outside North Berwick

Couple appeal over refusal of new house next to retirement stables

The current gap site at Western Harbour Way in Newhaven.

Plans for new 212-home housing development move to consultation stage

Concerns were voiced about the density of the development and the total number of new homes falling below the level expected for the site

Major city-centre plans for housing and student accommodation refused

A hearing into the proposals for the former RBS site in Dundas Street will be held by the council's devlopment management sub-committee on Wednesday, December 17.

Residents object to 600 student accommodation spaces at development

The former office block at 57 Henderson Row.

Plans to turn large office block into 65 flats rejected

Armira’s backing underpins growing demand for AI-driven operational infrastructure across the aviation sector.

Ad Feature Assaia secures funding to enhance AI leadership in airport operations

Housing and student accommodation set to get go-ahead in New Town

Huge sums are giving people more influence than ever before, according to new research

The £7 trillion wealth transfer changing who controls money in the UK

The council’s strategy for Princes Street was slated for a lack of vision

Summit to draw up vision for future of Princes Street

Gigi's restaurant in Bonnyrigg wants to expand its car parking spaces across the road from 9 to 12

Restaurant in battle with planners over extra parking spaces

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