8 Cambridge Gardens Pilrig Edinburgh EH6 5DJ

1. 21 Jan 2026

   Received by City of Edinburgh

2. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 18 March 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.

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.

• 18 Cambridge Gardens Edinburgh EH6 5DJ

  25/05153/FUL Submitted 29 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~24 Nov

  Partial demolition of rear offshoot to be replaced by new extension and new external stair.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 11 docs

• 18 Cambridge Avenue Edinburgh EH6 5AP

  20/00235/FUL Submitted 17 Jan 2020 50 yards away

  Proposed Velux window installation to the front roof slope.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 9 docs

• 20 Cambridge Avenue Edinburgh EH6 5AP

  21/04600/FUL Submitted 1 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  Replacement of external windows, new and replacement roof lights, decking to rear and shed/bin storage in front garden.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Roofing +1 22 docs
  Small domestic

• 9 Cambridge Avenue Edinburgh EH6 5AW

  26/02462/FUL Submitted 10 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~5 Aug

  Single storey rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 25 Cambridge Avenue Edinburgh EH6 5AW

  26/0410/TCO Submitted 2 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~31 Jul

  30 year old Birch tree - crown reduction and reduce spread of tree - in particular overhang to neighbour's garden.

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• 30 Cambridge Avenue Edinburgh EH6 5AP

  26/00859/FUL Submitted 4 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Erection of a single-storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 18 docs
  Small domestic

• 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