West Princes Street Gardens Princes Street Edinburgh

This site has had 2 applications since 2019: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 19/05115/PAN Granted

  West Princes Street Gardens Princes Street Edinburgh

  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.

  Decided 5 Nov 2019

1. 8 Sep 2025

   Received by City of Edinburgh

2. 22 Sep 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 17 November 2025, 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 decided full applications in a median of 62 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Land 12M East Of Ross Fountain Princes Street Edinburgh

  25/06461/FUL Submitted 10 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Erect a statue to The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

  Granted Full applications 20 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

• 114 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 3AA

  26/02371/ADV Submitted 4 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jul

  Advertisement of the following types: Projecting Sign.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 4 docs

• 110 Princes Street New Town Edinburgh EH2 3AA

  25/06154/ADV Submitted 24 Nov 2025 150 yards away

  Advertisement of the following types: Fascia sign, projecting sign. Installation of signage in conjunction with Class 3 restaurant use (as amended).

  Granted Advertising 12 docs

• 110 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 3AA

  25/06153/LBC Submitted 24 Nov 2025 150 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~19 Jan

  Alterations to the front and rear elevations, installation of plant equipment, new signage, and internal works to facilitate operation as a Class 3 restaurant.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 38 docs

• 110 Princes Street New Town Edinburgh EH2 3AA

  25/06152/FUL Submitted 24 Nov 2025 150 yards away

  Alterations to the front and rear elevations and installation of plant equipment (as amended).

  Granted Full applications 34 docs

• 26/04015/FUL Awaiting decision

  11 Chester Street New Town Edinburgh EH3 7RF

  Proposed erection of sunroom to rear garden.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/04024/FULSTL Awaiting decision

  Flat 4 97 West Bow Old Town Edinburgh EH1 2JP

  Retrospective change of use of residential flat to STL.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/03987/FUL Awaiting decision

  BF, GF1, GF2, GF3 13 Great King Street New Town Edinburgh EH3 6QW

  Change of Use of ground and basement floors from Office (Class 4) to Residential (Class 9) with internal alterations across basement, ground and first floors, with the erection of a Rear extension and parking platform in garden.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/03969/FUL Awaiting decision

  7 Marionville Crescent Meadowbank Edinburgh EH7 6AU

  test mb

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/03973/FUL Awaiting decision

  150 Greenbank Road Greenbank Edinburgh EH10 5RN

  Proposed side / rear single-storey extension and attic conversion.

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications