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Edinburgh Castle 362 Castlehill Edinburgh EH1 2NG

Awaiting decision City of Edinburgh 16/05994/SCO EIA Scoping

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

NANCY - test for SCOping type application

As published by the council, reference 16/05994/SCO

Application record

Reference
16/05994/SCO
Type
EIA Scoping
Status
Awaiting Assessment
Received
7 Dec 2016
Validated
7 Dec 2016
Ward
No Ward Number
Parish
Old Town
Postcode
EH1 2NG

Site history

Applications at this address on the City of Edinburgh register

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  • 26/00139/FUL Withdrawn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  • 16/02291/PPP Withdrawn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  • 11/03564/ADV Withdrawn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  • 11/03565/ADV Withdrawn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

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  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 38 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

What happens while it is decided

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 38 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About outline applications

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.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • Edinburgh Castle 362 Castlehill Edinburgh EH1 2NG

    16/02291/PPP Submitted 5 May 2016 0m 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 0m 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 0m 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 95m 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 122m 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 157m away

    Erect a statue to The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

    Granted Full applications 20 docs

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