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Land South 240 Metres South East Of 9 Little France Road Edinburgh

Awaiting decision City of Edinburgh 26/02715/SCO EIA Scoping

Works: New dwelling

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

EIA scoping request - proposed life science and ancillary retail / leisure / food & drink uses, mixed commercial and residential development, hotel, purpose built student accommodation and associated access, landscaping and infrastructure works (abridged).

As published by the council, reference 26/02715/SCO

Application record

Reference
26/02715/SCO
Type
EIA Scoping
Status
Awaiting Assessment
Received
26 Jun 2026
Validated
26 Jun 2026
Ward
No Ward Number
Parish
Craigmillar (Inactive)
Decision by
Delegated Decision

Site history

Applications at this address on the City of Edinburgh register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/01477/PAN Granted

    Land South 240 Metres South East Of 9 Little France Road Edinburgh

    Proposed mixed-use development comprising Class 4 (Business) office, research and development floorspace including laboratory and life sciences uses; ancillary Class 6 storage and distribution; healthcare, clinical, hospital and medical research facilities (Class 8) including training and innovation centres; education uses (Class 10); residential development (Class 9 and Sui Generis) including houses, flats, affordable housing, build-to-rent and specialist accommodation; purpose-built student accommodation and co-living (Sui Generis); hotel accommodation (Class 7) with ancillary conferencing and leisure facilities; retail (Class 1A); Leisure (Class 11),

    Decided 28 Apr 2026

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 26 Jun 2026

    Received by City of Edinburgh

  2. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 21 August 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

9 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's median decision took 43 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About outline applications

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • Land South 240 Metres South East Of 9 Little France Road Edinburgh

    26/01477/PAN Submitted 7 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    Proposed mixed-use development comprising Class 4 (Business) office, research and development floorspace including laboratory and life sciences uses; ancillary Class 6 storage and distribution; healthcare, clinical, hospital and medical research facilities (Class 8) including training and innovation centres; education uses (Class 10); residential development (Class 9 and Sui Generis) including houses, flats, affordable housing, build-to-rent and specialist accommodation; purpose-built student accommodation and co-living (Sui Generis); hotel accommodation (Class 7) with ancillary conferencing and leisure facilities; retail (Class 1A); Leisure (Class 11),

    Granted New dwelling 5 docs
  • Land 368 Metres Northeast Of 51 Little France Crescent Edinburgh

    25/05768/ADV Submitted 3 Nov 2025 200 yards away

    Erection of 2 No. building identity signs to identify the Usher Building and reflect site development /changes in the period since installation.

    Granted Advertising 6 docs
  • Institute Of Regeneration And Repair 4 - 5 Little France Drive Inch Edinburgh EH16 4U

    25/04194/CLP Submitted 15 Aug 2025 350 yards away

    70% historically approved · decision due ~10 Oct

    Installation of ballasted roof edge protection. All proprietary systems, galvanised steel railings, recycled uPVC ballast counter weights. Installation of KEE walk with guardrail (or equal & approved). Installation only for maintenance purposes.

    Awaiting decision Lawful development 4 docs
  • Telecoms Mast 114 Metres Southeast Of 458 Old Dalkeith Road Edinburgh

    21/04645/PA Submitted 3 Sep 2021 350 yards away

    Proposed 5G telecoms installation 18m high Streetpole and 3no cabinets with ancillary works coloured grey.

    Granted Prior approval 13 docs
  • Institute Of Regeneration And Repair 4 Little France Drive Edinburgh EH16 4UU

    26/03127/ADV Submitted 29 Jul 2026 400 yards away

    85% historically approved · decision due ~2 Oct

    Post supported lectern style information board set in landscape adjacent to building.

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  • 168 Upper Craigour Moredun Edinburgh EH17 7SH

    26/00351/FUL Submitted 30 Jan 2026 400 yards away

    Single storey rear extension.

    Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
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