Search Leith planning applications
43 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Leith · updated daily · City of Edinburgh Council
- 57 Queen Charlotte Street North Leith Edinburgh EH6 7EYAwaiting decisionChange of use and conversion of vacant office to form an apart-hotel (5 apartments with 10 no. bedrooms) together with associated infrastructure/works, bike parking and 1 no. bin storage unit.Received 9 Nov 202626/04383/FUL
- 57 Queen Charlotte Street North Leith Edinburgh EH6 7EYAwaiting decisionThe proposed development requires internal alterations to the existing floor layout to facilitate five apart hotel units (10 bedrooms). These units are distributed across the ground, first and second floors of the building.Received 4 Nov 202626/04384/LBC
- 23 Commercial Street North Leith Edinburgh EH6 6JAAwaiting decisionTo provide a new / lowered acoustic ceiling directly above the (front function room) bar / restaurant area.Received 2 Nov 202626/04347/LBC
- 132 Duke Street South Leith Edinburgh EH6 8HRAwaiting decisionElm close to rear of building currently touching the building and rubbing on windows and mortar reduce crown by up to 2m reduce back from building to obtain 1-2m clearance.Received 2 Nov 202626/0965/TCO
- 13 Salvesen Crescent Muirhouse Edinburgh EH4 5JNAwaiting decisionExternal alterations to a B Listed dwelling including replacing the windows to the primary elevation and replacing a window with a door on the rear elevation.Received 28 Oct 202626/04220/FUL
Planning in Leith
- Approved
- 78%
- 68 of 80 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Leith in the last 24 months, from City of Edinburgh Council's planning register.
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EH6 329 applications in the last 12 monthsEH4 414 applications in the last 12 months
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About Leith
Leith is a vibrant suburb located to the north of Edinburgh, Scotland, at the mouth of the Water of Leith. Known for its rich maritime history, it is home to the Port of Leith, which serves as a significant hub for trade and tourism in the region.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Leith area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Leith a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Leith planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Leith, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 235 planning applications were submitted near Leith. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
The most common types were listed building and heritage (21), full planning applications (20), tree works (7). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).