Edinburgh Castle 362 Castlehill Edinburgh EH1 2NG

This site has had 6 applications since 2011.

• 26/00139/FUL Withdrawn

  Edinburgh Castle 362 Castlehill Edinburgh EH1 2NG

  Replacement of existing performer accommodation units with like-for-like units of the same size and number to align with retained temporary steelwork, including change of external finish from sage green to navy blue (RAL 5003 'Sargasso Blue') to match existing accommodation beneath the grandstand.

  Decided 14 Apr 2026 Full applications
• 21/05782/FUL Decided

  Edinburgh Castle 362 Castlehill Edinburgh EH1 2NG

  Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels are proposed to be installed on the flat roof area of the Scottish National War Memorial.

  Decided 3 Dec 2021 Full applications
• 16/02291/PPP Withdrawn

  Edinburgh Castle 362 Castlehill Edinburgh EH1 2NG

  To erect a 3x3m hot food tent within the walls of Edinburgh Castle. This structure has been in situ for previous 3 years with the permission of Historic Environment Scotland. We are the sole contract caterers within this site. Planning permission now required as HES are no longer under crown endemnity and structure will be in place longer than 28 days.

  Decided 13 May 2016 Outline
• 11/03564/ADV Withdrawn

  Edinburgh Castle 362 Castlehill Edinburgh EH1 2NG

  Paralympic logo comprising 3 aluminium agitos and supporting steel structure

  Decided 1 Dec 2011 Advertising
• 11/03565/ADV Withdrawn

  Edinburgh Castle 362 Castlehill Edinburgh EH1 2NG

  Olympic logo comprising 5 aluminium rings and supporting steel structure

  Decided 1 Dec 2011 Advertising

1. 7 Dec 2016

   Received by City of Edinburgh

2. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 1 February 2017, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   City of Edinburgh took a median of 43 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with City of Edinburgh for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year City of Edinburgh's median decision took 43 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Edinburgh Castle 362 Castlehill Edinburgh EH1 2NG

  16/02291/PPP Submitted 5 May 2016 50 yards away

  To erect a 3x3m hot food tent within the walls of Edinburgh Castle. This structure has been in situ for previous 3 years with the permission of Historic Environment Scotland. We are the sole contract caterers within this site. Planning permission now required as HES are no longer under crown endemnity and structure will be in place longer than 28 days.

  Withdrawn Outline

• Edinburgh Castle 362 Castlehill Edinburgh EH1 2NG

  11/03564/ADV Submitted 7 Nov 2011 50 yards away

  Paralympic logo comprising 3 aluminium agitos and supporting steel structure

  Withdrawn Advertising 17 docs

• Edinburgh Castle 362 Castlehill Edinburgh EH1 2NG

  11/03565/ADV Submitted 7 Nov 2011 50 yards away

  Olympic logo comprising 5 aluminium rings and supporting steel structure

  Withdrawn Advertising 17 docs

• West Princes Street Gardens Princes Street Edinburgh

  19/05115/PAN Submitted 24 Oct 2019 100 yards away

  Demolition of the existing Ross Theatre and removal of associated terraced viewing area and their replacement with a new event pavilion building and amphitheatre. Creation of a Welcome Centre comprising: café (Class 3), event spaces and associated facilities. Creation of a new Family Area comprising an upgraded play area, event space, café (Class 3) and toilets. Introduction of a new footpath network, landscape works and replacement and enhancement of the existing pedestrian and service bridges. A new access road from Kings Stables Road to service West Princes Street Gardens and all associated development.

  Granted Demolition 4 docs

• Edinburgh Castle 362 Castlehill Edinburgh EH1 2NG

  21/05782/FUL Submitted 29 Oct 2021 150 yards away

  Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels are proposed to be installed on the flat roof area of the Scottish National War Memorial.

  Decided Full applications 15 docs

• Land 12M East Of Ross Fountain Princes Street Edinburgh

  25/06461/FUL Submitted 10 Dec 2025 150 yards away

  Erect a statue to The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

  Granted Full applications 20 docs

• 26/03549/SCR Awaiting decision

  Craigiehall Riverside Road Craigiehall South Queensferry EH30 9TN

  EIA screening request.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Outline
• 26/03857/SCR Awaiting decision

  Fox Covert Primary School 12A Clerwood Terrace Clerwood Edinburgh EH12 8PG

  Request an EIA screening opinion in relation to the proposed new Fox Covert and St Andrews Primary School.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Outline
• 26/02211/SCR Decided

  Land 130 Metres South Of 12 Lasswade Grove Edinburgh

  Request for EIA Screening/Scoping.

  Received 25 Aug, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Outline
• 26/02789/SCR Awaiting decision

  11 Portgower Place Edinburgh

  EIA Screening Opinion record.

  Received 19 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/00056/SCR Awaiting decision

  Land 90 Metres East Of 1A Riverside Cramond Edinburgh

  EIA screening request.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Outline