Proposals

Foysol Choudhury MBE, chair of Edinburgh and Lothians Regional Equality Council

Women should be free to choose what they wear - Foysol Choudhury

The pet crematorium could be opening in the East Lothian countryside

Pet crematorium plans spark objections

The shopping centre is to be reshaped and car parking reduced

New Starbucks 'drive-to' cafe planned for Cameron Toll shopping centre

The South Suburban Railway in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh South Suburban line tram-train study moves forward

Artist's impression of how Fisherrown Harbour and promenade will look under the revamp plans.

Revamp of harbour and historic fishwives tribute planned

Access to the new estate will be her through what is currently a farm gate at the head of Station Mews, in Kirknewton.

Plans approved for 43 new village homes despite objections from locals

The designs feature plans for a ten-storey "focal tower"

Leith locals criticise 'carbuncle' waterfront hotel plans

7 Baxter's Place in Edinburgh

City centre social club to be turned into six serviced apartments

Yotel Edinburgh launch ABBA Themed Silent Disco this December!

Expansion plans for city hotels to meet demand

The proposed new three-storey building, which would be situated next to the Risk Factory training centre, at the back of the Chesser Asda supermarket in Edinburgh.

Proposals for new three-storey office in supermarket car park

The clubhouse at The Glen Golf Club, North Berwick. PIC: Martin Dawes/geograph.org

Exclusive Campaign launched to save East Lothian golf club from private hands

This former office on Blair Street is set to become a new bakery, with two short-term lets to be added below.

Plans for new city centre bakery with short-term lets below approved

An artist's impression of the new flats in Merchiston.

Plans for 11 new flats in Merchiston lodged

The new house would occupy a similar position to the existing tractor shed.

Councillor backs man's appeal over house plan rejection

An artist's impression of how the proposed new Granton Waterfront Primary School will look.

Proposals lodged for new Granton Waterfront Primary School

The Leith residents pictured in the car park between the back of the Malmaison Hotel on the left and their homes on the right.

Locals' fury as flats plans re-submitted 'virtually the same'
Plans for 18 flats in five-storey block re-submitted
Kevin Quinn

Up to 275 homes will be built here in the shadows of the Granton Gasholder if a future full planning application is approved by the council's planning department.

Plans unveiled for 275 new homes as part of Waterfront Masterplan

An artist's impression of the proposed new retail and restaurant hub at Northfield.

Retail and restaurant hub planned at former Northfield chippy site

Leith Theatre has been taken off the at-risk register.

Leith Theatre taken off 'at risk' register after almost a decade

Residents urged to give ideas on future of city for 'City Plan 2040'

The Pentland's to Porty Pathway would link communities to major employers at the Royal Infirmary and BioQuarter

Pentlands to Porty path could be huge asset for city communities - Donald Anders...

This large office block in Corstorphine could soon become a 235-room hotel if the plans are approved by council planners.

Plans submitted to turn landmark office block into new 235-room hotel

The office building at 125 McDonald Road, with permission now in place to turn it into 14 serviced apartments.

Plans approved to turn offices into 14 serviced apartments

An artist's impression of how the new hotel on the corner of Northfield Drive and Willowbrae Road will look.

Plans lodged for new hotel at former pub gap site

Plans have been lodged that could see a new short-term let, just yards from the first minister’s official residence

Luxury short-term let proposed yards from First Minister’s residence

Kusbia and Landa Properties Ltd submitted a planning application earlier this month.

Chef Tony Singh to build flats next to former Tollcross nightclub

These plans show the layout of the new adventure playground proposed by the Wester Hailes Growing Communities group.

Green light for new community adventure playground in Wester Hailes
Community group gets go-ahead for park plans
Kevin Quinn

This drawing shows how the new block of three flats would look next to the existing tenement flats, and the pub extension at street level.

Proposals lodged for new-build flats and pub extension in Leith

A popular haunt for many a Southsider back in the day, the La Scala was one of Edinburgh's oldest cinemas, opening in 1912. It was renamed the Classic in 1974 and later became a bingo hall.

Cafe and community hub plan unveiled for former Southside bingo hall

Plans to site a bus shelter outside the home in Winchburgh Main Street were scrapped after the meeting with councillors.

Controversial street plans in village backed by West Lothian Council

The Zabka Polish supermarket on Leith Walk.

Shop to be turned into a new restaurant after plans approved

Some of the proposals submitted to the City of Edinburgh Council's planning department this week.

Latest weekly planning round-up

The application site is located on the eastern verge of The Bruntsfield Links, running north of Eric Liddelll Way.

City park to get new table tennis table after plans approved

The white square would accommodate the advertisement, which would now be illuminated if the latest application is approved, with the shroud covering neighbouring buildings also.

Giant floodlit ad plan for former Debenhams building on Princes Street

Some of the new applications submitted to the council's planning department this week.

Weekly planning round-up including new 3G pitches and shop changes

The former police station and Armenian restaurant at Abbeyhill.

Holiday rental plan for ex-Armenian restaurant at Abbeyhill

Construction of the factory commenced in 1898 as a specially designed automotive manufacturing facility, originally earmarked for electric car production. The site witnessed the development of 'electric powered horseless carriages' and two-seater electric buggies – though operations ceased in 1900. Various firms carried on with car manufacturing at the location until 1911, when operations ground to a halt. Throughout the First World War, the premises served as a torpedo storage facility – though it became redundant once again following the end of the conflict. From 1925 through to 2001, it housed the United Wire Works. Plans were submitted to the council in 2024 for 28 townhouses to be built on the land. We're looking forward to what the future holds for this vacant building!

'UK's earliest' purpose-built car factory to become 28 new townhouses

The new skatepark will make use of a mixture of street inspired obstacles, alongside classic transitional elements such as quarterpipes and bumps.

Replacement skatepark approved by council planners

Some of the new planning applications in Edinburgh this week.

Planning round-up including new gym and three mixed-use developments

FlixBus is expanding its UK coach network with a new daily service between Edinburgh, Glasgow and Heathrow Airport

Councillors to consider coach pay-and-display parking in city centre

Proposed entrance to the new Shawfair campus which could open within the next two years.

Midlothian catchment changes as plans progress for new Shawfair school

These plans show the layout of the new adventure playground proposed by the Wester Hailes Growing Communities group.

Plans lodged to create new adventure playground in Wester Hailes

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation submitted plans on January 6 to demolish the East Claremont Garage, at East Claremont Street in Broughton. It is proposed that the demolition would make way for a one-storey cadet training hall with additional learning and storage space. The proposed demolitions comprise of the removal of the main three buildings on the site, while the small substation on the east of the site would be maintained.
In the planning documents, the applicant said: "Removing the existing buildings will take away developments that do not contribute positively to the character or appearance of the conservation area. The new no-residential building has been carefully set out in terms of height, footprint, building line and materials so that it relates closely to neighbouring residential properties and repairs the street edge. Overall, the proposals are considered to preserve and enhance the special architectural and historic character of the New Town Conservation Area."

New cadet hall to be built after demolition plans approved

River Esk, Musselburgh, is at risk of flooding

Top Government lawyer to lead Musselburgh flood scheme inquiry

Some of the new plans submitted to the City of Edinburgh Council.

Planning round-up including demolitions and tennis floodlights

The ground floor of Hermiston Quay at 5 Cultins Road is set to become a new piano school after a change of use application was approved.

Offices to become new piano school after plans approved

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Some of the new plans submitted in Edinburgh.

Latest weekly planning round-up

The George Brown engineering works at the Shore in Leith.

Plans lodged to transform engineering works into mixed-use site

7 Baxter's Place in Edinburgh

Shuttered social club to become serviced apartments

The hotel company has been given planning permission to increase its current Inn which lies just off the A7 from 40 bedrooms to 115 rooms with a new extension.

Midlothian Premier Inn set to nearly treble its size

The Scottish Government says it has no plans to fund a stand-alone extension to Edinburgh's tram network. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Potential third tram route unveiled with new stops at football grounds

The baby koalas were born at Edinburgh Zoo to mums Kalari and Inala.

New modern energy efficient koala enclosure approved at the zoo

Plans to turn this former coffee shop into a dental surgery have been rejected.

New dental practice approved despite objection from local resident

On November 28, 4th Door Development Ltd submitted proposals to the council's planning department for a development consisting of change of use, from 21 bed residential care home to five residential apartments, at Sir James McKay House, 18 Ravelston Park. The plans include the demolition of an existing, non-original rear staircase, alterations to existing, decayed dormer windows to improve quality and maximize views. Internal alterations including minimal structural works and removal of a number of non-original, non loadbearing internal partitions. Internal features
such as cornices and fireplaces within main spaces will be retained. The applicant said: "The proposed works will enhance the property by upgrading and improving the finishes of the
exterior and interior of the property and ensure the character and future of the property are secured. By changing the use of the property from a 21 bed care home which functions 24/7 with constant staff, delivery and visitor traffic, the five proposed private residences will provide greater reduced
traffic and activity. The surrounding area is primarily residential and so the change back to private residential should be seen as a positive one and is in keeping with the area."

Care home to be transformed into apartments after plans approved

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