Mercure 53 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2DG

1. 17 Mar 2026

   Received by City of Edinburgh

2. 14 May 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

City of Edinburgh granted permission on 14 May 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Marks And Spencer 54 - 60 Princes Street New Town Edinburgh EH2 2DQ

  25/04728/FUL Submitted 9 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov

  Repair and replacement of flat roof coverings.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 8 docs

• Marks And Spencer 54 - 60 Princes Street New Town Edinburgh EH2 2DQ

  25/04730/LBC Submitted 9 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov

  Repair and replacement of flat roof coverings.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 7 docs

• 47 - 52 Princes Street New Town Edinburgh EH2 2DF

  25/04731/ADV Submitted 9 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov

  Scaffolding shroud incorporating advertising display panels and amended illumination.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 17 docs

• Proposed Telecoms Apparatus 30 Metres South Of 47 - 52 Princes Street New Town Edinburgh

  26/03523/PNTEL Submitted 24 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

  The proposed works consist of the removal of the existing 3.8m high signpost and replaced with a 6m high heavy-duty post supporting 1 No. Omni antenna at a height of 6m above ground level (AGL), and ancillary development thereto including 2 No. Remote Radio Units (RRU), 1 No. Base Band Unit (BBU) at a height of 5.5m AGL on the signpost and all existing signs to be reinstated at existing heights.

  Awaiting decision Prior approval 3 docs

• 63 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2DF

  26/02706/ADV Submitted 26 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~21 Aug

  Advertisement of the following types: Fascia sign, canopy.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 4 docs

• 63 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2DF

  26/02732/LBC Submitted 29 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~24 Aug

  To front elevation erection of sign to high level canopy and sign over entrance doors.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 4 docs

• 26/03960/ADV Awaiting decision

  3F1 89 Bellevue Road Broughton Edinburgh EH7 4DH

  TESTING AFTER UPGRADE

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/03919/ADV Awaiting decision

  14 Forrest Road Old Town Edinburgh EH1 2QN

  Advertisement of the following types fascia sign, canopy, projecting sign.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/03915/ADV Awaiting decision

  21 West Register Street New Town Edinburgh EH2 2AA

  Advertisement of the following types: non-illuminated fascia sign.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/03850/ADV Awaiting decision

  16 - 20 Castle Street New Town Edinburgh EH2 3AT

  Advertisement consent for temporary display of a non-illuminated shroud advertisement.

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/03731/ADV Awaiting decision

  125A Princes Street New Town Edinburgh EH2 4AD

  Advertisement of the following types: Fixing and display of only one illuminated signage replacing the existing signage.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Advertising