71 George Street New Town Edinburgh EH2 3EE

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/02672/ADV Awaiting decision

  71 George Street New Town Edinburgh EH2 3EE

  Advertisement of the following types: Fascia sign, projecting sign (illuminated) and transparent vinyl signage bonded to the inside face of the glass.

  Submitted 24 Jun 2026 Advertising

1. 2 Apr 2026

   Received by City of Edinburgh

2. 7 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 June 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 43 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 advertisement consent applications in a median of 57 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 71 George Street Edinburgh EH2 3EE

  26/01419/LBC Submitted 2 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~11 Jun

  Replacement shopfront glazing add security shutters and signage.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 71 George Street Edinburgh EH2 3EE

  26/01667/FUL Submitted 20 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~15 Jun

  Replacement of the shopfront glazing adding a security shutter on the George Street entrance with new signage.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs

• 1F - 4F 71A, 73-75 George Street New Town Edinburgh EH2 3EE

  25/04341/LBC Submitted 21 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~16 Oct

  Proposed new openings at lower ground, ground and first floor, to link 71A George Street and 73 George Street to facilitate aparthotel operations.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• 71 George Street Edinburgh EH2 3EE

  26/02677/FUL Submitted 24 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~19 Aug

  Proposed replacement of the shopfront glazing, new signage and entrance access ramp from pavement.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs

• 71 George Street New Town Edinburgh EH2 3EE

  26/02672/ADV Submitted 24 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~19 Aug

  Advertisement of the following types: Fascia sign, projecting sign (illuminated) and transparent vinyl signage bonded to the inside face of the glass.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 8 docs

• 71 George Street Edinburgh EH2 3EE

  20/05757/FUL Submitted 21 Dec 2020 50 yards away

  Mixed use development with change of use to form a separate commercial unit for classes 1, 2 and 3 and upper floors converted to serviced apartments with erection of a roof top extension with external alterations and extraction flue (as amended).

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension 98 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