St James Centre Forecourt Edinburgh EH1 3SS

1. 16 Jun 2004

   Received by City of Edinburgh

2. 6 Aug 2004

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 18 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• St James Centre Edinburgh EH1 3SS

  11/03944/ADV Submitted 8 Dec 2011 0m away

  Application for renewal of consent to display advertisement (previous application no. 08/03990/ADV)

  Granted Advertising 4 docs

• 1 - 3 St James Centre Edinburgh EH1 3SS

  16/02791/VAR3 Submitted 6 Feb 2019 0m away

  Non-Material Variation including development of internal layouts to residential apartments, refinements to Central Hotel roof terrace, changes to Block D service distribution strategy and others resulting from design process.

  Decided Conditions New dwelling 35 docs

• St James Centre Edinburgh EH1 3SS

  16/03239/ADV Submitted 30 Jun 2016 0m away

  Advertisment of the following types : Hoarding, Flag.

  Granted Advertising 21 docs

• 101 - 103 St James Crescent New Town Edinburgh EH1 3AD

  25/04909/ADV Submitted 16 Sep 2025 0m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~3 Dec

  Internal or externally applied non-illuminated vinyl advertisements.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 8 docs

• 5 St James Square Edinburgh EH1 3AX

  25/05630/ADV Submitted 23 Oct 2025 5m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~18 Dec

  Fascia sign, box sign. Box sign with built up letters internal LED illumination, opal acrylic faces Internally Illuminate hung from soft steel rods and frosted vinyl on windows and door.

  Awaiting decision Advertising Windows or glazing 5 docs

• 101 - 103 St James Crescent Edinburgh EH1 3AD

  26/02293/ADV Submitted 28 May 2026 15m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~27 Jul

  Vinyl applied internally or externally to glass

  Awaiting decision Advertising 7 docs

• 26/03535/FUL Awaiting decision

  33 Briggers Wynd South Queensferry EH30 9DS

  Erect garden room ancillary to main dwelling.

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/03515/FULSTL Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 2 King's Stables Road Edinburgh EH1 2JY

  Change of use of residential dwelling to a short-term let (in retrospect).

  31 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/03522/FUL Awaiting decision

  10 Esplanade Terrace Edinburgh EH15 2ES

  Proposed alterations to an existing dwelling including; removal of existing conservatory. proposed singles to the extension to rear of building. replacement of existing garage door and access to from access road.

  31 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/03516/FUL Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 67 Lochend Drive Edinburgh EH7 6DH

  Cut-down existing window to form new door opening and step construction.

  31 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/03510/FULSTL Awaiting decision

  3F5 168 Albert Street Edinburgh EH7 5NA

  Retrospective change of use from residential dwelling to short-term let accommodation for up to 3 guests, with no structural alterations to the property.

  31 Aug 2026 Full applications