19 Observatory Road Blackford Edinburgh EH9 3HE

1. 10 Oct 2025

   Received by City of Edinburgh

2. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 December 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• 15 Observatory Road Blackford Edinburgh EH9 3HE

  26/00296/FUL Submitted 26 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Loft conversion with front and rear dormers. Freestanding Air Source Heat Pump. Roof mounted PV panels. Internal alterations and associated changes to window and door openings.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 15 docs

• Crawford Building Royal Observatory 21 Observatory Road Blackford Edinburgh EH9 3HJ

  25/05478/LBC Submitted 14 Oct 2025 150 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~9 Dec

  Install replacement balustrade.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 26 docs

• Crawford Building Royal Observatory 21 Observatory Road Blackford Edinburgh EH9 3HJ

  26/03743/LBC Submitted 15 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~10 Nov

  Repair to the historic stonework, including repointing, crack stitching, stone indent repairs, replacement of failed sealants and corroded metal fixings, removal of redundant services, and cleaning of algae, staining, and other deposits. Defective historic repairs will be replaced where necessary, while sound original fabric will be retained.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 27 docs

• Crawford Building Royal Observatory 21 Observatory Road Edinburgh EH9 3HJ

  25/05188/LBC Submitted 30 Sep 2025 150 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~25 Nov

  Balustrade on the roof of the 1894 building needs to be removed for safety reasons.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• Villas Royal Observatory 21 Observatory Road Blackford Edinburgh EH9 3HJ

  25/06375/LBC Submitted 4 Dec 2025 150 yards away

  Internal alterations to reinstate an original entrance and improve a fire escape route. Existing electrical cupboard in hall adjacent to office V5 to be removed. Replacement cupboard to be constructed within office V2 with electrical switchgear relocated. Existing tea point at door GD03 to be removed (new tea point to be formed in IT room). Existing door leaf to be re-hung to door GD04.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• 42 Ladysmith Road Blackford Edinburgh EH9 3EU

  26/03720/FUL Submitted 14 Sep 2026 200 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov

  Creation of a space that will enable the installation of a secure storage unit for two electric bicycles, with integral charging facilities, by expanding the existing area adjacent to the car run-in by 2m, while retaining the existing recycling bin storage area. Installation of the secure bicycle storage unit.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 8 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