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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

PAN submitted for partial demolition and mixed-use redevelopment of the B-listed Summerhall arts complex site (formerly the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies): bit.ly/4z793mM. Project architects are Kettle Collective.

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

PAN submitted by CDA for demolition of John Sinclair House on Bernard Terrace - currently housing Historic Environment Scotland (HES) Archives & Library - and redevelopment of the site for PBSA: bit.ly/47r4esB

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

US donut shop chain, Randy's Donuts (famous for their iconic original LA location topped by a massive donut), opening in the Forrest Road unit formerly occupied by Barburrito. It would appear to the brand's first UK site.

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Application submitted for a leisure & food retail development at Fort Kinnaird by Cooper Cromar - 2 units, both ~2000 m²: bit.ly/4vgvHHT

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Application submitted for Shawfair All-Through Campus by jmarchitects - nursery (>100 places), primary school (>459 pupils), secondary school (>900 pupils), shared community facilities, incl. library, café, gymnasium, games hall & playing fields: bit.ly/4fm9m6H

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Application submitted for a "zip safari" at the Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend - a network of zip lines & wire bridges through existing woodland, associated infrastructure & upgrades to the existing chairlift: bit.ly/4ngPljJ

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Via a tip on the SSC forum - Richard Murphy Architects are rumoured to no longer be involved with redevelopment of Leith Custom House for Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT). A planning application for the RMA scheme was expected to have been submitted imminently.

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Latest chapter in the 20+ years of this saga... New PAN submitted mixed-use development at AMA's Cramond site - sporting facilities, mixed residential & commercial. Project architects appear to still be Smith Scott Mullan Associates: bit.ly/4t3BSgl Public consultation - details TBC

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

First consultation for the proposed Lansdown Racket Centre at Whitehill Mains near Fort Kinnaird - www.lansdownracketcentreconsultation.com 8 indoor tennis courts, 6 outdoor tennis courts, 6 covered padel courts, clubhouse, gym & café. Operated not-for-profit. Project architects are KKA Studio.

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Signage application submitted for the rebrand to Westfield St James Quarter: bit.ly/4u8geIS

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

PAN submitted by Scottish Enterprise for the mixed-use development at Edinburgh BioQuarter: bit.ly/4sBQ9AA Public consultation: 30th April (12pm - 6pm) - Nine, Edinburgh BioQuarter, Little France Road, Edinburgh & 9th June (2pm - 7pm) - Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre, 5 Moredunvale Place, Edinburgh

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

PAN submitted for an extension to Craigmount High School by jmarchitects, increasing capacity from 1,400 - 1,800 pupils: bit.ly/4sYkBp9. Public consultation: 30th April 2026 (time tbc) & 13th May 2026 (time tbc) - Craigmount High School, Craigs Road, Edinburgh EH12 8NH

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Revised application submitted for mixed-use redevelopment of Dalton's scrapyard on Salamander Street after the original application was refused - 81 BTR units, 42 affordable residential units, 47 student bedrooms, 230 m² commercial space (2 units) by 56three Architects: bit.ly/4boFaFC

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Application submitted for conversion & extension of six adjoining B-listed properties on Forth Street into a 90 room aparthotel by AMA Studio: bit.ly/4u0485v

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Sustainable fashion brand Aspiga opening a first Scottish site in the Hanover Street unit formerly occupied by Neal's Yard Remedies.

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

PAN submitted for residential redevelopment of Scottish Water's Fairmilehead site: bit.ly/3Na0KEn. Project architects are EMA Architecture & Design. Public consultation: 11th March (3pm - 7pm) & 25th March (3pm - 7pm) - Swanston Hall at Fairmilehead Church, 1A Frogston Road, EH10 7AA.

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Sainsbury's opening in the long-vacant retail unit on the ground floor of Whitehall Court on Telford Road.

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Application submitted for PBSA redevelopment of a gap site fronting Robertson Avenue in Gorgie - 60 student bedrooms by Kenneth Reid Architects: bit.ly/4aNG51K

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

US activewear brand Alo opening a first Scottish site in the Multrees Walk unit most recently occupied by LK Bennett.

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Application submitted by iKAD Architects for conversion of a derelict brick structure off South Queensferry's High Street into a café: bit.ly/4bTlF8T

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Detroit-style pizzeria Dough Club - which operates 4 sites in England - opening a first Scottish location in the St Patrick Square currently unit occupied by PartyZone.

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

2026 Edinburgh Development Summary | Details & images of 160+ significant projects under construction, in planning or proposed - updated throughout the year: bit.ly/4szH5Oe

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Black Sheep Coffee opening in the Forrest Road unit currently occupied by Asian supermarket Maycheelin.

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

PAN submitted for hotel redevelopment of the site at 108-114 & 116 Dundas Street (Centrum House & Bupa House) by Morgan Architects for Dakota Hotels: bit.ly/3MXZUtS. The site has existing consent for a residential-led scheme by the same architects.

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

CoU sought for serviced apartment use for refurbished properties on Rillbank Terrace & Rillbank Crescent (originally consented for 16 residential units as part of the conversion of the former Royal Hospital for Sick Children) - 46 serviced apartments by Fletcher Joseph: bit.ly/4pShNZB

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

PAN submitted for residential development of Western Harbour Plot 1B - ~212 units by jmarchitects for BTR developer Cullross Living: bit.ly/4s8ACcw

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Exhibition boards from the first consultation event for The Social Hub's hospitality development on Fountainbridge Plot E2 by Hawkins\Brown available here - www.montagu-evans.co.uk/public-consu...

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

PAN submitted for Shawfair Community Campus, comprising a high school, primary school, nursery & sports facilities: bit.ly/4oHp5Op. Project architects are jmarchitects.

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Application submitted by Richard Murphy Architects for an extension to DJ Alexander's office at the John Cotton Centre on Sunnyside off Easter Road, originally the J Cotton & Co. tobacco factory: bit.ly/4pLL47V

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Application submitted by CDA for conversion of C-listed Lansdowne House (1875 - formerly part of St George’s School for Girls) into an extra care community - 48 extra care apartments across the existing villa & cottage and 3 new accommodation blocks: bit.ly/48liVgN

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Application submitted for stabilisation of A-listed 40 George Square (1960-1963), formerly David Hume Tower - covering the building in a light gauge stainless steel open mesh system due to the condition of the slate cladding (estimated to have a future lifespan of only 3-5 years): bit.ly/3K7E0Dz

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

PAN submitted for mixed-use redevelopment at Cameron Toll, developing land surrounding the existing shopping centre: bit.ly/4p1tb4W Public consultation: 15th Dec 2025 (2pm-4pm) & 5th Feb 2026 (2pm-4pm) - Central Mall, Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, 6 Lady Rd, Edinburgh, EH16 5PB.

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

CoU sought for Class 11 use in the former Waterfront Plaza sales office on Ocean Drive (originally intended as a café unit in the consented masterplan) to create a specialised boxing & MMA training academy: bit.ly/4i6xzx3

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Application submitted by DS Architecture for a 13-unit aparthotel scheme on Casselbank Street, converting an existing dwelling & replacing an existing workshop building with a linked new build block: bit.ly/47ET44w. The property would be operated by Malyon Group's Moment Stays brand.

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

PAN submitted for demolition of Argyle House and mixed-use redevelopment of the site - hotel, residential & office use: bit.ly/4oTnsOV. Project architects are Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM).

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Australian footwear & clothing brand R.M. Williams opening a first Scottish store in the George Street unit formerly occupied by ESPC.

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Application submitted by SLR Consulting for the West Pilton Park Café (part of the wider park enhancement project by ELGT), comprising a café (operated by Scran Academy), contemporary walled garden (operated by growers’ group Fresh Start) & public toilets (operated by CEC): bit.ly/47M4Laa

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Application submitted by 3DReid for a 52-bedroom extension to the Village Hotel Edinburgh on Crewe Road South: bit.ly/4ntpXpS

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Application submitted by McLaren Murdoch & Hamilton for a meerkat enclosure at the Royal Hospital for Children & Young People (RHCYP): bit.ly/3VkPfu9. The project is a partnership between Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity (ECHC) & the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS).

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Merchiston Districts Community Council @merchistoncc.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Polwarth Junction redesigned - view designs & give feedback by 21 Sept! We are thrilled to share proposed designs for the new Polwarth Junction, replacing the current mini-roundabout. This follows our 2+ year community-driven safety campaign. Full visuals at merchistoncc.org.uk/projects/the...

A photo-illustration of the proposed upgrades to the zebra crossing on Polwarth Gardens. The zebra crossing is now wider and relocated slightly to the east, closer to the junction.

The current Zebra crossing at Polwarth Gardens looking east.

Photo-illustration of the proposed new T-junction and new zebra crossing at the South end of Polwarth Crescent. The pavements are significantly widened and road space is narrowed. There are new planters and cycle racks. The image depicts different kinds of people walking on the pavement and crossing the junction.

The current road layout at the south end of Polwarth Crescent. Pavements are narrow and are hemmed in by guardrails. Pedestrians cross using a refuge.

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

We're looking for your views on expanding our tram network from the north to the south of the city. The consultation runs from today (25 August) until 17 November.

A tram turning at the east end of Princes Street with a cyclist and pedestrians also visible.

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Application submitted by 7N Architects for refurbishment & repurposing of the former Granton Station platforms as an extension to the existing public realm, with new landscaping & public art: bit.ly/4fElzBG

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Application submitted by Calum Duncan Architects for Phase 1 of a new community facility for Wester Hailes Growing: bit.ly/3JaZAGm. Designed to be a makers workshop when the main hub building is completed, in the short term the new building will serve as a 'microhub' with flexible community space.

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

PAN submitted for a data centre on a 24 hectare site north of Heriot-Watt's Riccarton Campus: bit.ly/3HgXUKJ Public consultation: 28th August 2025 (3pm - 8pm) & 2nd October 2025 (3pm - 8pm) - The National Robotarium, Heriot-Watt University, Boundary Road North, Third Gait, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS.

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

CoU sought for restaurant use in the Lochrin Place unit formerly occupied by Biketrax.

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Application submitted for residential conversion of Royal London's Henderson Row office building (which incorporates the retained façade of the Edinburgh Northern Tramways Company depot & power station - 1886) - 64 BTR units by CDA: bit.ly/3GFT7T6

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Warrant submitted to fit out the South St Andrew Street unit currently occupied by Charlie Miller for Malaysian street food restaurant Roti King, which currently operates a handful of sites in London and one in Brighton.

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Application submitted for a theatre building by Nicoll Russell Studios at Clifton Hall School: bit.ly/4kV5uIV

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

CoU sought for conversion of the former Espionage nightclub space within India Buildings on Victoria Street into a spa facility over 5 floors, comprising vitality pool, pool relaxation lounge, herbal steam rooms, treatment rooms, sauna & plunge pools: bit.ly/3GKp50p

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SSC Edinburgh - Development News @ssc-edinburgh.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Application submitted for the Granton Waterfront Energy Centre by Smith Scott Mullan Associates, comprising an energy centre, primary sub-station building, thermal stores and a limited section of district heat pipework: bit.ly/44tVama

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