37 - 41 Nicolson Street Newington Edinburgh EH8 9BE

1. 26 Mar 2026

   Received by City of Edinburgh

2. 27 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 May 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.

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• 37 - 41 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9BE

  26/03487/LBC Submitted 27 Aug 2026 5m away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

  Conversion of the building for use as a restaurant.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs

• 5 Nicolson Square Edinburgh EH8 9BH

  26/02795/FUL Submitted 3 Jul 2026 17m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~28 Aug

  Refurbishment of the existing shopfront, new fascia signage, installation of a mechanical extract ventilation system with a high-level rear extract flue.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 1 doc

• 5 Nicolson Square Edinburgh EH8 9BH

  26/02366/LBC Submitted 4 Jun 2026 17m away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jul

  Internal alterations and shopfront signage.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 6 docs

• 2F1 2 Nicolson Square Newington Edinburgh EH8 9BH

  25/05791/LBC Submitted 3 Nov 2025 18m away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~29 Dec

  Replacing windows on like for like basis with timber sash and case windows 1 over 1 double glazing slim profile.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 4 docs

• 2F1 2 Nicolson Square Edinburgh EH8 9BH

  26/00920/LBC Submitted 9 Mar 2026 18m away

  Internal alterations, including wall removal to form open plan kitchen /living space, along with all associated works.

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings 8 docs

• 8 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DH

  26/02354/LBC Submitted 3 Jun 2026 54m away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~29 Jul

  Alter existing ground floor retail /shop premises to form new positioned staircase to link to existing basement. Reduce basement floor level and form toilets, servery and dining space.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 4 docs