Flat 14 18 Simpson Loan Edinburgh EH3 9GB Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Change of use of existing residential flat to short-term let visitor accommodation (sui generis), to regularise and continue the existing use. No physical alterations are proposed (retrospective). Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 19 Nov 2026 and 10 Dec 2026, from Edinburgh's recent changes of use.
Documents 6
Statements & assessments 2
Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 1
Site constraints 4
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Checked on 23 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
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Important details
Decision outlook
Day 18 of the 56-day target. Edinburgh usually decides changes of use by day 77.
Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Edinburgh in the last twelve months, from validation. Edinburgh decision record →
Public comments
89% support · above the UK average of 16%
79 neighbours consulted · Last counted 29 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Statutory expiry
- 13 Nov 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
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28 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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