1 Bristo Square Edinburgh EH8 9AL

1. 13 Jul 2023

   Received by City of Edinburgh

2. 27 Jul 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Aug 2023

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 25 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

City of Edinburgh granted permission on 29 August 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 2 Bristo Square Southside Edinburgh EH8 9AL

  26/00328/FUL Submitted 28 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Proposed new entrance and ramp to shop to allow for level access (as amended).

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• Proposed Fringe Festival Venue Site Teviot Place Bristo Square Edinburgh

  22/02987/VARY Submitted 24 May 2023 50 yards away

  Non-Material Variation to Planning Consent 22/02987/FUL. Bar to be increased by 2m (from 4m to 6m), positioning of food outlet/bar adjusted. Event container substituted (30ft contained replaced by 40ft container). Additional chiller unit added (dimensions 3.6m x 2.4m). Addition of pergolas/gazebos to provide cover to seating areas.

  Decided Conditions 5 docs

• University Health Service 6 Bristo Square Southside Edinburgh EH8 9AL

  25/04903/ADV Submitted 15 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  Advertisement of the following types : Fascia Sign.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 2 docs

• 7 Bristo Square Southside Edinburgh EH8 9AL

  25/04302/FUL Submitted 20 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  Increase in the height of part of the external metal grid fencing surrounding external escape stair.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 3 docs

• Flat 2 53 Lothian Street Old Town Edinburgh EH1 1HB

  25/04940/CLESTL Submitted 17 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  70% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  Application for the issue of a certificate of lawfulness confirming its existing use as short term let visitor accommodation.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 4 docs

• Flat 8 53 Lothian Street Edinburgh EH1 1HB

  25/04422/FULSTL Submitted 27 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~24 Oct

  Retrospective change of use of premises to short-term let accommodation.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 8 docs

• 26/03731/ADV Awaiting decision

  125A Princes Street New Town Edinburgh EH2 4AD

  Advertisement of the following types: Fixing and display of only one illuminated signage replacing the existing signage.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/03625/ADV Awaiting decision

  55 Forrest Road Old Town Edinburgh EH1 2QP

  Advertisement of the following types: Illuminated fascia sign.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 16 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/03612/ADV Awaiting decision

  26 Multrees Walk New Town Edinburgh EH1 3DQ

  Advertisement of the following types : Illuminated fascia sign, projecting sign.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 16 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/03568/ADV Awaiting decision

  21 - 22 Crighton Place Edinburgh EH7 4NY

  Advertisement of the following types: Illuminated fascia sign, projecting sign.

  Received 3 Sep, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/03537/ADV Awaiting decision

  Balmoral Hotel 1 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2EQ

  Temporary scaffolding shroud featuring 1:1 reproduced building imagery and advertising panel.

  Received 1 Sep, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Advertising