42 South Bridge Old Town Edinburgh EH1 1LL

1. 3 Feb 2026

   Received by City of Edinburgh

2. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 28 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Awaiting decision

   Previously Awaiting Assessment.

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 31 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 38 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with City of Edinburgh for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.

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• 3F2 44 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL

  25/04401/FULSTL Submitted 26 Aug 2025 8m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~21 Oct

  Retrospective change of use of premises to short-term let accommodation.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 6 docs

• 3F4 44 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL

  26/02150/CLESTL Submitted 19 May 2026 9m away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~14 Jul

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

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 5 docs

• 20 Robertson's Close Old Town Edinburgh EH1 1LY

  25/05399/CLESTL Submitted 10 Oct 2025 37m away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~5 Dec

  Existing use as a short term let for over 10 years.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 3 docs

• Proposed Telecoms Apparatus 15 Metres South Of 1A Chambers Street Edinburgh

  26/01593/PNTEL Submitted 30 Mar 2026 47m away

  The installation of 1 No. ground-based equipment cabinet. The installation of 1 No. small cell antenna on to the existing street lighting column.

  Granted Prior approval 7 docs

• Proposed Telecoms Apparatus 15 Metres South Of 1A Chambers Street Edinburgh

  26/01859/PATEL Submitted 30 Apr 2026 47m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~25 Jun

  To install 1no. 8m pole with 1no. small cell antenna.

  Awaiting decision Prior approval 9 docs

• 42 South Bridge Old Town Edinburgh EH1 1LL

  26/00234/LBC Submitted 21 Jan 2026 50m away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~26 Mar

  Install 2No dumb waiters and create a servery/counter area with kitchen to the upper floor. A short internal ramp is to be installed near the entrance. New external signage installed.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 5 docs

• 26/03415/ADV Awaiting decision

  23 Water Street Edinburgh EH6 6SU

  Advertisement of the following types : Box Sign, Projecting Sign (illuminated).

  21 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 26/03269/ADV Awaiting decision

  Unit 15A Cameron Toll Shopping Centre 6 Lady Road Edinburgh EH16 5PB

  Proposed ATM signage

  10 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 26/03254/ADV Awaiting decision

  10 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2AN

  New Internal 86" Attractor panel visible from the street.

  7 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 26/03232/ADV Awaiting decision

  104 George Street Edinburgh EH2 3DF

  Fascia sign.

  6 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 26/03180/ADV Awaiting decision

  5 Cultins Road Edinburgh EH11 4DF

  Display of new external wall-mounted signage.

  3 Aug 2026 Advertising