56 Ulster Crescent Edinburgh EH8 7JL

1. 12 Nov 2025

   Received by City of Edinburgh

2. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 7 January 2026, 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 41 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• 25/06445/CLP Granted

  56 Ulster Crescent Willowbrae Edinburgh EH8 7JL

  Garage conversion and internal alterations including new roof-light. This application is a resubmission of 25/05960/CLP.

  Decided 6 Jan 2026 Lawful development

This application is with City of Edinburgh for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year City of Edinburgh decided lawful development applications in a median of 45 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 56 Ulster Crescent Willowbrae Edinburgh EH8 7JL

  25/06445/CLP Submitted 9 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Garage conversion and internal alterations including new roof-light. This application is a resubmission of 25/05960/CLP.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer Roofing 14 docs

• 58 Paisley Crescent Willowbrae Edinburgh EH8 7JQ

  25/05729/FUL Submitted 29 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~24 Dec

  Proposed works include the demolition of the existing garage and construction of a new extension, internal reconfiguration at ground floor level, and new landscaping to both the front and rear courtyards.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 13 docs

• 29 Paisley Gardens Willowbrae Edinburgh EH8 7JN

  23/03834/VARY Submitted 24 Feb 2026 200 yards away

  Non Material Variation - Reduction in scope of work, only central section of roof to be enlarged with flat roof section.The east and west elevation of the building to remain as approved on the earlier plannig application.

  Decided Conditions 6 docs

• 40 Ulster Crescent Willowbrae Edinburgh EH8 7LD

  26/00731/FUL Submitted 25 Feb 2026 200 yards away

  Refurbish the existing rear extension with addition of a new raised deck.

  Granted Full applications Extension 15 docs

• 22 Abercorn Drive Edinburgh EH8 7JR

  26/02492/FUL Submitted 11 Jun 2026 250 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~6 Aug

  New accessible access to the property for the elderly occupant who has reduced mobility on the left due to a stroke new 2 storey side extension to add storage and a home office; new secure mobility scooter storage; increase the size of the existing rear dormer and relocate the existing kitchen to the current rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 5 docs

• 23 Abercorn Crescent Edinburgh EH8 7HZ

  26/03585/FUL Submitted 3 Sep 2026 250 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

  Proposed attic conversion with dormer to front and rear, solar panel installation and new garden room and raised platform to the rear of the garden'

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer 9 docs

• 26/03775/CLESTL Awaiting decision

  406 Webster's Land Tollcross Edinburgh EH1 2RX

  Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness confirming existing use as short term let accommodation is lawful.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/03762/CLESTL Awaiting decision

  2F4 23 Forbes Road Bruntsfield Edinburgh EH10 4EG

  Application for the issue of a Certificate of Lawfulness confirming its existing use as short-term let accommodation is lawful based on 10 years of continuous use

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/03742/CLESTL Awaiting decision

  Flat 6 7 High Riggs Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9BW

  The property is a self-contained, second floor flat which is being used for residential purposes (sui generis) on a medium to long-term basis.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/03738/CLESTL Awaiting decision

  Flat 2 7 High Riggs Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9BW

  The property is a self-contained, ground floor flat which is being used for residential purposes (sui generis) on a medium to long-term basis.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/03689/CLESTL Awaiting decision

  1F1 3 West Norton Place Abbeyhill Edinburgh EH7 5AW

  Issue of a Certificate of Lawfulness confirming its existing use as short term let accommodation is lawful.

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Lawful development