Planning application
244 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 5EL
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Advertisement of the following types : Fascia Sign(illuminated).
As published by the council, reference 26/02240/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02240/ADV
- Type
- Advert Consent
- Status
- Awaiting Assessment
- Received
- 25 May 2026
- Validated
- 25 May 2026
- Ward
- Leith Walk
- Parish
- Leith Central
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- EH6 5EL
Site history
Applications at this address on the City of Edinburgh register
This site has had 4 applications since 2026.
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26/03652/LBC Awaiting decision
244 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 5EL
The installation of an aluminium faceplate over the existing fascia, finished in black and colour-matched to the proposed black frontage, with individual raised lettering finished in gold and fixed to the faceplate using a rod fixing system.
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26/00160/LBC Awaiting decision
244 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 5EL
Alterations including shop front, internal layout and signage.
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26/00161/FUL Withdrawn
244 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 5EL
Proposed shop alterations including shop front, internal layout and signage.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 May 2026
Received by City of Edinburgh
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12 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 20 July 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
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
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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
Within 0.3 miles
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244 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 5EL
Proposed shop alterations including shop front, internal layout and signage.
Withdrawn Full applications Windows or glazing 6 docs -
244 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 5EL
95% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov
The installation of an aluminium faceplate over the existing fascia, finished in black and colour-matched to the proposed black frontage, with individual raised lettering finished in gold and fixed to the faceplate using a rod fixing system.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 3 docs -
244 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 5EL
95% historically approved · decision due ~12 Mar
Alterations including shop front, internal layout and signage.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 4 docs -
2F3 248 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 5EL
Alter to replace all existing single glazed windows with PVCu double glazed sash or tilt and turn windows.
Refused Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 8 docs -
235 - 241 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 8NY
We propose to use 239-241 Leith walk as a Class 3 (Food and drink) Cafe.
Withdrawn Lawful development 4 docs -
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