Planning application
15 Blair Street Edinburgh EH1 1QR
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: Non-illuminated fascia sign, projecting sign.
As published by the council, reference 26/03674/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/03674/ADV
- Type
- Advert Consent
- Status
- Awaiting Assessment
- Received
- 10 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 5 Oct 2026
- Ward
- City Centre
- Parish
- Old Town
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- EH1 1QR
Comment by 26 October 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Have your say on City of Edinburgh's portal.
Site history
Applications at this address on the City of Edinburgh register
This site has had 3 applications since 2025.
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26/01858/LBC Awaiting decision
15 Blair Street Edinburgh EH1 1QR
Internal and external alterations to provide shop bakery accommodation on the ground floor and short term lets to the lower ground and basement levels forming a new access from Stephenlaw's Close.
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25/06548/FULSTL Awaiting decision
15 Blair Street Edinburgh EH1 1QR
Proposed part change of use from offices (Class 1A) to ground-floor shop (cold food and hot drinks) with two short-term let units at lower ground and basement levels, including rear alterations to form a new street-level entrance.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Sep 2026
Received by City of Edinburgh
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5 Oct 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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9 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 30 November 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
3 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
Within 0.3 miles
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15 Blair Street Old Town Edinburgh EH1 1QR
95% historically approved · decision due ~5 Nov
Proposed new signage to replace existing.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 3 docs -
15 Blair Street Edinburgh EH1 1QR
95% historically approved · decision due ~25 Jun
Internal and external alterations to provide shop bakery accommodation on the ground floor and short term lets to the lower ground and basement levels forming a new access from Stephenlaw's Close.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 7 docs -
15 Blair Street Edinburgh EH1 1QR
83% historically approved · decision due ~10 Feb
Proposed part change of use from offices (Class 1A) to ground-floor shop (cold food and hot drinks) with two short-term let units at lower ground and basement levels, including rear alterations to form a new street-level entrance.
Awaiting decision Full applications 7 docs -
Proposed Telecoms Apparatus 10 Metres East Of 15 Blair Street Edinburgh
The installation of one Directional Antenna, located at a height of 6 metres AGL on the existing column; The installation of two Remote Radio Units and one Baseband Unit at 5.5m on existing column; Ancillary development thereto.
Granted Prior approval 6 docs -
Flat 10 21 Blair Street Old Town Edinburgh EH1 1QR
70% historically approved · decision due ~26 Aug
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness confirming existing use as short-term let accommodation is lawful.
Awaiting decision Lawful development 5 docs -
Flat 10 21 Blair Street Old Town Edinburgh EH1 1QR
Retrospective change of use of premises to short term let accommodation.
Withdrawn Full applications 82 docs
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