Planning application
GF 53 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2HT
Works: Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Fascia Sign: 1 No. back-lit illuminated "Astrid & Miyu" sign on the main fascia. Projecting sign: 1 No. 250mm radius internally illuminated (3500K LED) opal acrylic globe sign mounted on a brass bracket. Window signs: 3 No. suspended illuminated internal window globes and A-Board.
As published by the council, reference 26/01620/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01620/ADV
- Type
- Advert Consent
- Status
- Awaiting Assessment
- Received
- 16 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 20 Apr 2026
- Ward
- City Centre
- Parish
- New Town + Broughton
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- EH2 2HT
Site history
Applications at this address on the City of Edinburgh register
This site has had 5 applications since 2026.
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26/03112/LBC Awaiting decision
GF 53 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2HT
Internal alterations and 2 external wall mounted AC units to the rear.
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26/03066/LBC Awaiting decision
GF 53 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2HT
External alterations to existing shopfront.
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26/01902/LBC Awaiting decision
GF 53 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2HT
Redecoration of façade, window frames, and doors to RAL 050 30 20 (brown) replacement of modern entryway floor tiles. Existing metal gates raised by 20mm, repaired, and repainted. 1 No. back-lit illuminated sign on the main fascia. Projecting sign: internally illuminated (3500K LED) opal acrylic globe sign mounted on a brass bracket. Window signs: 3 No. suspended illuminated internal window globes.
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26/01903/FUL Awaiting decision
GF 53 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2HT
Repaint timber RAL 050 30 20 brown; new mosaic entryway tiles; add bench, planters & A-frame. Signage: 1 No. back-lit fascia sign, 1 No. illuminated projecting globe & 3 No. internal window globes.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Apr 2026
Received by City of Edinburgh
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20 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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12 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 15 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
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.
About advertisement consent applications
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.
Nearby applications
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GF 53 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2HT
95% historically approved · decision due ~29 Jun
Redecoration of façade, window frames, and doors to RAL 050 30 20 (brown) replacement of modern entryway floor tiles. Existing metal gates raised by 20mm, repaired, and repainted. 1 No. back-lit illuminated sign on the main fascia. Projecting sign: internally illuminated (3500K LED) opal acrylic globe sign mounted on a brass bracket. Window signs: 3 No. suspended illuminated internal window globes.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 5 docs -
GF 53 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2HT
83% historically approved · decision due ~29 Jun
Repaint timber RAL 050 30 20 brown; new mosaic entryway tiles; add bench, planters & A-frame. Signage: 1 No. back-lit fascia sign, 1 No. illuminated projecting globe & 3 No. internal window globes.
Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs -
GF 53 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2HT
95% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep
External alterations to existing shopfront.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 5 docs -
3F1B 53 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2HT
83% historically approved · decision due ~22 Dec
Retrospective change of use from office (Class 4) to short term let accommodation (Sui Generis).
Awaiting decision Full applications 7 docs -
3F2 62 Thistle Street New Town Edinburgh EH2 1EN
70% historically approved · decision due ~14 May
Use of entire flatted dwelling as short-stay (mid-term) residential accommodation, by single persons, or up to 4 persons together for periods of 28 days on average.
Awaiting decision Lawful development 7 docsDomestic -
GF 53 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2HT
95% historically approved · decision due ~9 Oct
Internal alterations and 2 external wall mounted AC units to the rear.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs
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