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

1. 14 Oct 2025

   Received by City of Edinburgh

2. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 December 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 38 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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

  25/05188/LBC Submitted 30 Sep 2025 8m away

  89% 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 67m 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.

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• 19 Observatory Road Blackford Edinburgh EH9 3HE

  25/05396/FUL Submitted 10 Oct 2025 116m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~5 Dec

  Replacement of slate pitched roof with timber clad upper storey. Ground floor extension to rear of property. Two storey side extension with garage at low level and extension to ground floor level of dwelling above

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Domestic

• 15 Observatory Road Blackford Edinburgh EH9 3HE

  26/00296/FUL Submitted 26 Jan 2026 177m 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

• 18 Blackford Hill View Blackford Edinburgh EH9 3HD

  25/06662/FUL Submitted 22 Dec 2025 218m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~16 Feb

  Proposed dormer / roof extension and various alterations to dwellinghouse.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 6 docs
  Domestic

• 42 Ladysmith Road Blackford Edinburgh EH9 3EU

  24/06116/VARY Submitted 30 Mar 2026 313m away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~26 May

  Non Material variation - expansion of the existing area, adjacent to the car run-in, to permit the installation f a secure storage unit for two electric bicycles, with integral charging facilities.

  Awaiting decision Conditions 5 docs

• 26/03530/LBC Awaiting decision

  3F 87 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7AE

  Replace the existing single glazed sash and case windows with double glazed upgrades. Full restoration of the original case, manufacture and install like-for-like sashes with Heritage 'Slimlite' double glazing. Careful attention will be given when manufacturing new like for like sashes. All window moulds, dimensions and features of the original sashes will be retained and replicated on the new sashes.

  1 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/03514/LBC Awaiting decision

  8A Warrender Park Crescent Edinburgh EH9 1DX

  Formation of one new window opening in the rear elevation of the kitchen, comprising a white-painted double-glazed timber sash-and-case window with natural sandstone lintel, rybats and cill to match the existing stonework.

  31 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/03529/LBC Awaiting decision

  1 Eyre Crescent Edinburgh EH3 5ET

  Existing timber sash and case windows to be removed and replaced with new timber double glazed sash and case windows, all proportions to remain the same to match the existing.

  31 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/03508/LBC Awaiting decision

  2F 45 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AH

  Strip wallpaper; replaster and repaint internal walls and ceilings; repaint/replace internal doors and door handles; replace carpet with new carpet/laminate; install ceiling rose in living room; replace flat front door lock; replace wall sockets, light switches, and light fixtures; strip and repaint the existing internal window shutters.

  31 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/03500/LBC Awaiting decision

  6 St Margaret's Road Edinburgh EH9 1AZ

  Formation of en-suite shower room and fitted wardrobe within bedroom of ground floor flat. En-suite and wardrobe taken part height only, allowing cornice to remain unaltered. Fit black cast iron extract termination grille at low level on external wall.

  28 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings