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55 Salisbury Road Edinburgh EH16 5AA

26/01715/LBCRefused

Refused on 10 July 2026

2 reasons for refusal

Site boundary (council red line)

Proposal

Erect a new front dormer, alter internal attic layout and related works.

Submitted
22 April 2026
  1. Received22 Apr
  2. Validated22 Apr
  3. Consult.
  4. Target
  5. Decided10 Jul

Decided in 79 days

About this application

This is a planning application for a dormer extension at 55 Salisbury Road Edinburgh EH16 5AA. Edinburgh has handled 12,828 applications of this type. This one was decided in 79 days, 5 weeks longer than Edinburgh's typical decision time. There has been 1 other application at this address. We hold 337 applications in total for the EH16 postcode area.

Why it was refused

  1. The proposed dormer window would have an adverse impact on the character and setting of the listed building. The proposal is unacceptable, having regard to Section 14 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 and the relevant HES guidance.
  2. The proposed dormer window would have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the conservation area. The proposal is unacceptable, having regard to Section 64 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 and the relevant HES guidance. Weronika Myslowiecka, Planning Officer, Locals, Place Directorate. Email weronika.myslowiecka@edinburgh.gov.uk, Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG Please see the guidance notes on our decision page for further information, including how to appeal or review your decision. Drawings 01-10, represent the determined scheme. Full details of the application can be found on the Planning and Building Standards Online Services The reason why the Council made this decision is as follows: The proposed dormer window would have an adverse impact on the character and setting of the listed building and would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. The proposals are unacceptable, having regard to Sections 14 and 64 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 and the relevant HES guidance. There are no material considerations that outweigh this conclusion. This determination does not carry with it any necessary consent or approval for the proposed development under other statutory enactments. Should you have a specific enquiry regarding this decision please contact Weronika Myslowiecka directly at weronika.myslowiecka@edinburgh.gov.uk.

From the council's decision notice.

Application details

Postcode
EH16 5AA

Planning application dates

Date validated
22 April 2026

Site constraints

Checking the site
2/3
Council recordsAppealsFlood risk

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