Planning

Work is expected to start this summer at the former Royal Bank of Scotland site in Dundas Street in Edinburgh's New Town.
Developers Ediston currently have planning permission for around 350 new homes - a mix of build-to-rent, private residential and mid-market rent - as well as office space.
But last year they lodged a fresh application to change the build-to-rent element to purpose-built student accommodation - which would be developed, owned and managed by Fusion Group - and change the office building to more homes.
Ediston are still awaiting approval for the switch. But development director Ross McNulty said demolition of the former RBS buildings was completed in October 2024 and the site had been prepared for construction works to proceed.
"We are in the final stages of procuring a contractor to start the approved residential buildings opposite Royal Crescent and Fettes Row, and look forward to seeing site activity commence in the summer months.”

A look at 10 development projects under scaffolding in the city

Locals Mike Bertoli (top left) Alison Blake and Ross Rennie (bottom right) gave their views on the approved plans to transform this large empty Dalry Road unit into a new buffet restaurant.

Residents react to plans to turn grocery store into buffet restaurant

Plans to add new leisure facilities to Waverley Market Shopping Cetnre in Edinburgh have been approved.

Shopping centre to get exciting new leisure facilities

The grocery store and canteen at Dalry Road will now be transformed into a new buffet restaurant.

Shop to become new buffet restaurant despite 19 objections

52 per cent of 18-24-year-olds chose to invest some cash in 2024

Gen Z investors have nearly doubled yearly, new research shows

New Premier Inn proposed for airport

Bid to extend Aparthotel in Old Town refused

Social Bite founder Josh Littlejohn pictured strolling through the current village in Edinburgh.

Decision delayed on plans to move Social Bite village

Bridgewater Village final phase planning approval

Planning secured for final phase of Queensferry development

An artist's impression of how the new student block would look at 1a Inglis Green Gait in Longstone, Edinburgh.

Plans for new student accommodation block with 17 rooms

We need a joined-up approach from a range of agencies who have shared aims and objectives, says Superintendent Paul Gillespie (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

The right people at the right time - Paul Gillespie

Developers' contribution to new school places is halved

Princes Street 'an embarrassment' and masterplan 'offers no vision'

Consultation launched on plans for 2,700 homes and new promenade

The application site at 7 and 8 Baxter's Place in Edinburgh, the site of the former Edinburgh City social club.

Plans to turn former football social club into six serviced apartments

North Berwick

North Berwick holiday flat appeal thrown out
The owner of a short term holiday let just a few steps from the beach has lost their fight to keep renting it out to families.
Marie Sharp, LDR

1,000 new homes after Scottish Government overturns local refusals

The former Bunker Bar at Calton Road would be transformed under the plans.

Plans lodged to turn former bar into a new artisan micro-distillery

Bid for student flats on site of Trainspotting 2 scrapyard refused

More people want to go on walks this year

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The existing industrial unit at Gordon Street in Leith would become a new 15-bed apartment hotel, inset, if the plans are approved.

Plans lodged to turn industrial unit under viaduct into a new hotel

Leith's Pride Bridge to be centrepiece of new public open space

The Leith gap site at Dickson Street.

Proposal to fill gap site with new three-storey home rejected

The proposed new frontage at the kitchens and bathrooms showroom at 51-57 Dalry Road, which is set to be transformed into a new restaurant.

Kitchens and bathrooms showroom to become new restaurant

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How to use your January pay to plan for spring - savings tips for 2025

Council consults on plans for Craigmillar

Villagers win battle against proposed footpath
Residents in an East Lothian village have won their battle to stop developers putting a path through their quiet cul de sac.
Marie Sharp, LDR

Yakiniku Edinburgh Ltd will now convert the vacant unit at 62 South Clerk Street into a new Japanese grill restaurant.

Former record shop to become new restaurant after plans approved

Land behind the Doocot at Dolphingstone will remain open space.

Developer wins appeal over 150 more new homes on public park land

New bid for student accommodation in Gorgie

The current electrical shop at 29 Home Street in Tollcross, Edinburgh.

Plans lodged to turn electrical shop into a cafe focusing on Asian tea

The large former Carpet Rite store at Morrison Street, which has been empty for more than a year, would become a new Merkur Slots shop if the plans are approved.

Plans lodged to turn empty retail unit into an adult gaming centre

The Frederick Street office behind the blue door would be transformed into a new fast food restaurant under the plans.

Plans to turn city centre office into new fast-food restaurant

The current office block at 16-20 Castle Street in Edinburgh city centre.

Plans to turn city centre office into a new 28-room hotel approved

An artist's impression of the proposed Craiglea townhouses.

Plans submitted to build four new three-storey townhouses

Worcester City Council insists the tree in Columbia Drive poses no immediate risk and has issued a protection order for it. Inset: Chris Davis

'Menacing' 100ft tree could crush my home but council won't chop it

The proposed site of the new Affordable Golf unit at Bankhead Industrial Estate in Sighthill, Edinburgh.

Plans lodged for new golf centre with indoor practice area

The plans submitted to the City of Edinburgh Council show the proposed new cat cafe at the vacant Ratho shop unit.

Former hairdressers to be turned into a new 'cat cafe'

Neo’s impressive bending technique in the 1999 science fiction, The Matrix, topped the list

The top 20 movie stunts of all time - ranked in latest poll!

Research of 500 SME owners and decision makers found half blame the new budget for their scaled back Christmas celebrations this year

UK SME owners blame government budget for scaled-down Christmas plans

A CGI image of the proposed new flats at Lanark Road in Edinburgh.

11 flats to be built on site of nursery destroyed by fire

Plans approved for huge office block refurbishment

An artist's impression of the proposed two new blocks of flats at 40 Fernieside Gardens in Moredun, Edinburgh.

Proposals to demolish church and build 35 flats in two blocks

The office at Albany Street will become a new boutique hotel under the plans.

Plans lodged to turn office into a new boutique hotel

Corstorphine Snooker Company is looking to demolish the Manse Club to make way for four new three-bedroom homes.

Plans re-submitted to demolish snooker hall and build four new homes

The former Hog Head Music Record Shop at 62 South Clerk Street, Edinburgh.

Plans submitted to turn former record shop into a new restaurant

It is hoped Edinburgh's Filmhouse cinema will be able to reopen by October.

Alterations at city centre cinema approved by the council

The Leith site will be transformed under the approved plans.

39 new homes approved as part of wider 105-home development

An artist's impression of the proposed four new flats at 5 Millar Place in Morningside, Edinburgh.

Plans lodged to demolish office building and build four new flats

This former bakery on Hanover Street, situated above Milne's Bar, will soon become a bagel shop.

Plans approved to turn former city centre bakery into new bagel shop

The existing kitchens and bathrooms showroom on Dalry Road would be converted into a new restaurant under the plans.

Plans submitted to turn kitchens showroom into a new restaurant

An artist's impression of inside the new coffee shop on the corner of Hanover Street and Princes Street.

Plans approved to turn jewellery shop into a new coffee shop

Keeping costs down is one of the main motivators when it comes to planning a ski trip this season

We're off-ski! Brits booking ski holidays sooner than ever

An artist's impression of the new building at Pittville Street Lane, pictured in the centre with green roof.

Plans lodged to demolish water tower and build new block of six flats