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GF 53 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2HT

Awaiting decision City of Edinburgh 26/01620/ADV Advert Consent

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.

  • 26/03112/LBC Awaiting decision

    GF 53 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2HT

    Internal alterations and 2 external wall mounted AC units to the rear.

    Submitted 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/03066/LBC Awaiting decision

    GF 53 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2HT

    External alterations to existing shopfront.

    Submitted 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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.

    Submitted 4 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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.

    Submitted 4 May 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 Apr 2026

    Received by City of Edinburgh

  2. 20 Apr 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 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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What 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

    26/01902/LBC Submitted 4 May 2026 50 yards away

    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

    26/01903/FUL Submitted 4 May 2026 50 yards away

    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

    26/03066/LBC Submitted 24 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    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

    25/05686/FULSTL Submitted 27 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    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

    26/01119/CLESTL Submitted 19 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    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 docs
    Domestic
  • GF 53 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2HT

    26/03112/LBC Submitted 29 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    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

In City of Edinburgh

  • 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