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16 Russell Place Edinburgh EH5 3HH

Awaiting decision City of Edinburgh 26/03524/FUL Planning Permission

Works: Extension Loft or dormer Roofing Windows or glazing

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

Proposal

Enlarge existing rear extension. Upgrade existing windows to slimlite double glazing. Replace existing cupola on roof with modern roof light. Install ASHP to gable wall. Install A/C unit to roof. Repair roof slate and leadwork. Addition of glass safety barrier to existing balcony.

As published by the council, reference 26/03524/FUL

Application record

Reference
26/03524/FUL
Type
Planning Permission
Status
Awaiting Assessment
Received
31 Aug 2026
Validated
31 Aug 2026
Ward
Forth
Parish
Trinity
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
EH5 3HH

Comment by 9 October 2026

The council is taking comments on this application until then. Have your say on City of Edinburgh's portal.

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 31 Aug 2026

    Received by City of Edinburgh

  2. 19 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 26 October 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 41 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

26 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 full applications in a median of 62 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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