Edinburgh Planning

Map of Edinburgh showing planning applications received and determined as pinpoints. Conservation Areas are shown in the background as light green. The same data is available in text (PDF) format at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

This week’s lists of planning applications received and decided are now available to view on the interactive map or download as PDFs

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

Text on left reads “We’re Hiring! Assistant Planning Officers - Find out more - www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningjobs”. Photo faintly in the background is of Waverly Court in Edinburgh on a sunny day with a view across the city in the background.

We're Hiring!

We're looking for skilled and motived Assistant Planning Officers to join our team.

Find out more:

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningjobs

Extended – Consultation on Gilmerton Conservation Area Character Appraisal We are seeking your views on a draft Conservation Area Character Appraisal for Gilmerton.  We have taken the decision to extend the consultation to Friday 3 April to give more people the opportunit…

We've extended the consultation on our Draft Gilmerton Conservation Area Character Appraisal.

Share your views online by Friday 3 April

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Map of Edinburgh showing planning applications received and determined as pinpoints. Conservation Areas are shown in the background as light green. The same data is available in text (PDF) format at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

This week’s lists of planning applications received and decided are now available to view on the interactive map or download as PDFs

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

Map of Edinburgh showing planning applications received and determined as pinpoints. Conservation Areas are shown in the background as light green. The same data is available in text (PDF) format at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

This week’s lists of planning applications received and decided are now available to view on the interactive map or download as PDFs

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

City Plan 2040 Engagement: What Makes Good Place? We know that Edinburgh is not just one place, but it is made up of many different areas. Each with its own good points and challenges. We need to get an understanding of each area, what it’s like t…

📢 CONSULTATION CLOSING TONIGHT 📢

What makes a good place?

Tell us about where you live in

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Front cover of the Gilmerton Conservation Area Character Appraisal – redeveloped historic cottage in Gilmerton on a bright, sunny day.

We are seeking your views on a Draft Conservation Area Character Appraisal for Gilmerton.

The current appraisal was adopted in 2000. Since then, Gilmerton has evolved and we need to update it to reflect Gilmerton today.

Share your views until 3 March.

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Map of Edinburgh showing planning applications received and determined as pinpoints. Conservation Areas are shown in the background as light green. The same data is available in text (PDF) format at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

This week’s lists of planning applications received and decided are now available to view on the interactive map or download as PDFs

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

City Plan 2040 Engagement: What Makes Good Place? We know that Edinburgh is not just one place, but it is made up of many different areas. Each with its own good points and challenges. We need to get an understanding of each area, what it’s like t…

📢 Consultation closing soon 📢

What makes a good place?

Tell us what you think about where you live.

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Gilmerton Conservation Area Draft Character Appraisal Consultation We are seeking your views on a draft Conservation Area Character Appraisal for Gilmerton.  A Conservation Area Character Appraisal explains what is special about a particular area and why it i…

We are seeking your views on a Draft Conservation Area Character Appraisal for Gilmerton.

Share your views online until 3 March.

planningedinburgh.com/2026/01/21/g...

Map of Edinburgh showing planning applications received and determined as pinpoints. Conservation Areas are shown in the background as light green. The same data is available in text (PDF) format at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

This week’s lists of planning applications received and decided are now available to view on the interactive map or download as PDFs

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

City Plan 2040 Engagement: What Makes Good Place? We know that Edinburgh is not just one place, but it is made up of many different areas. Each with its own good points and challenges. We need to get an understanding of each area, what it’s like t…

What makes a good place?

Tell us what you think about where you live.

planningedinburgh.com/2025/10/29/c...

Front cover of the Draft Gilmerton Conservation Area Appraisal, featuring a restored Pantile Cottage on Ravenscroft Street in Gilmerton on a sunny day.

We are seeking your views on a Draft Conservation Area Character Appraisal for Gilmerton - share your views online until 3 March.

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Gilmerton Conservation Area Draft Character Appraisal Consultation We are seeking your views on a draft Conservation Area Character Appraisal for Gilmerton.  A Conservation Area Character Appraisal explains what is special about a particular area and why it i…

We are seeking your views on a Draft Conservation Area Character Appraisal for Gilmerton.

Come meet us tomorrow at the Gilmerton Community Centre (Main Hall) between 15:30 and 19:30.

planningedinburgh.com/2026/01/21/g...

Map of Edinburgh showing planning applications received and determined as pinpoints. Conservation Areas are shown in the background as light green. The same data is available in text (PDF) format at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

This week’s lists of planning applications received and decided are now available to view on the interactive map or download as PDFs

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

Map of Edinburgh showing planning applications received and determined as pinpoints. Conservation Areas are shown in the background as light green. The same data is available in text (PDF) format at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

This week’s lists of planning applications received and decided are now available to view on the interactive map or download as PDFs

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

Map of Edinburgh showing planning applications received and determined as pinpoints. Conservation Areas are shown in the background as light green. The same data is available in text (PDF) format at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

This week’s lists of planning applications received and decided are now available to view on the interactive map or download as PDFs

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

Map of Edinburgh showing planning applications received and determined as pinpoints. Conservation Areas are shown in the background as light green. The same data is available in text (PDF) format at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

This week’s lists of planning applications received and decided are now available to view on the interactive map or download as PDFs

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

City Plan 2040 Engagement: What Makes Good Place? We know that Edinburgh is not just one place, but it is made up of many different areas. Each with its own good points and challenges. We need to get an understanding of each area, what it’s like t…

What makes a good place?

Tell us what you think about where you live.

Share your views online or come along to one of our pop-in events

planningedinburgh.com/2025/10/29/c...

Map of Edinburgh showing planning applications received and determined as pinpoints. Conservation Areas are shown in the background as light green. The same data is available in text (PDF) format at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

This week’s lists of planning applications received and decided are now available to view on the interactive map or download as PDFs

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

City Plan 2040 Engagement: What Makes Good Place? We know that Edinburgh is not just one place, but it is made up of many different areas. Each with its own good points and challenges. We need to get an understanding of each area, what it’s like t…

What makes a good place?

Tell us what you think about where you live.

Share your views online or come along to one of our pop-in events

planningedinburgh.com/2025/10/29/c...

City Plan 2040 Engagement: What Makes Good Place? We know that Edinburgh is not just one place, but it is made up of many different areas. Each with its own good points and challenges. We need to get an understanding of each area, what it’s like t…

What makes a good place?

Share your views online or come along to one of our pop-in events

planningedinburgh.com/2025/10/29/c...

Map of Edinburgh showing planning applications received and determined as pinpoints. Conservation Areas are shown in the background as light green. The same data is available in text (PDF) format at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

This week’s lists of planning applications received and decided are now available to view on the interactive map or download as PDFs

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

What makes a good place?

Tell us what you think about where you live.

Share your views online now, or come along to one of our pop-in events.

planningedinburgh.com/2025/10/29/c...

What makes a good place?

Tell us what you think about where you live.

Fill in our consultation online, or come along to one of our pop-in events.

planningedinburgh.com/2025/10/29/c...

Map of Edinburgh showing planning applications received and determined as pinpoints. The green areas are Conservation Areas. The same data is available in text (PDF) format at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

This week’s lists of planning applications received and decided are now available to view on the interactive map or download as PDFs

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

New Code of Conduct for Responsible Construction The impact of construction is a key issue for local communities, leading to negative impacts on quality of life, complaints to the Council and potential disruption to worksites. In response, the Co…

The impact of construction is a key issue for local communities.

In response, we have drawn up a new Code of Conduct for constructors:

planningedinburgh.com/2025/10/01/n...

Map of Edinburgh showing planning applications received and determined as pinpoints. The same data is available in text (PDF) format at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

This week’s lists of planning applications received and decided are now available to view on the interactive map or download as PDFs

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planningweeklylists

New Planning Guidance A series of new and revised non-statutory planning guidance to provide additional information on the policies of City Plan 2030 and National Planning Framework 4 is now live. They were approved by …

New & revised Planning Guidance now available:

- Edinburgh Design Guidance
- Guidance for Householders
- Guidance for Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
- Student Accommodation Guidance
- Developer Contributions and Infrastructure Delivery Guidance

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New Code of Conduct for Responsible Construction The impact of construction is a key issue for local communities, leading to negative impacts on quality of life, complaints to the Council and potential disruption to worksites. In response, the Co…

The impact of construction is a big issue for local communities.

In response to this we have drawn up a new Code of Conduct for constructors.

More info on the Planning Edinburgh blog:

planningedinburgh.com/2025/10/01/n...