University Health Service 6 Bristo Square Southside Edinburgh EH8 9AL

1. 15 Sep 2025

   Received by City of Edinburgh

2. 17 Sep 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 12 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 advertisement consent applications in a median of 57 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 7 Bristo Square Southside Edinburgh EH8 9AL

  25/04302/FUL Submitted 20 Aug 2025 50 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

• 1 Bristo Square Edinburgh EH8 9AL

  23/03016/ADV Submitted 13 Jul 2023 50 yards away

  Fascia signage.

  Granted Advertising 5 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

• 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

  26/01649/FUL Submitted 20 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~15 Jun

  Site comprising two performance venues, a box office bars, food traders and ancillary office and storage.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 16 docs

• Proposed Temporary Christmas Festive Site 40 Metres West Of 7 Bristo Square Edinburgh

  26/03794/FUL Submitted 18 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov

  Temporary installation of Spiegeltent (Palais du Variete) for use as a performance venue.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 9 docs

• 26/03960/ADV Awaiting decision

  3F1 89 Bellevue Road Broughton Edinburgh EH7 4DH

  TESTING AFTER UPGRADE

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/03919/ADV Awaiting decision

  14 Forrest Road Old Town Edinburgh EH1 2QN

  Advertisement of the following types fascia sign, canopy, projecting sign.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/03915/ADV Awaiting decision

  21 West Register Street New Town Edinburgh EH2 2AA

  Advertisement of the following types: non-illuminated fascia sign.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/03850/ADV Awaiting decision

  16 - 20 Castle Street New Town Edinburgh EH2 3AT

  Advertisement consent for temporary display of a non-illuminated shroud advertisement.

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 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