Polwarth Parish Church 38 Polwarth Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1LU Data via plota.co.uk

26/02921/LBC - Listed Building Consent Approved
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Proposal

Installation of new fibre optic cable and associated equipment. Data via plota.co.uk

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Received
13 Jul 2026
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Approved
7 Aug 2026

Approved on 7 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 12 Aug 2026

Documents 9

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF PNLBCZ- LBC NOT REQUIRED DECISION Decision Notice · 7 Aug 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF SCOPE OF WORKS AND RISK ASSESSMENT DOCUMENT BackGround Papers · 13 Jul 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 1

PDF PLAN SHOWING CIVILS ROUTE Photo · 13 Jul 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION PDF Application Form · 13 Jul 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF HES CONS Consultation · 10 Aug 2026 View ↗

Other documents 4

PDF REPORT OF HANDLING Report of Handling · 7 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF PHOTOS OF CABLING ROUTE EXTERNALLY IN EXISTING DUCT AND FOLLOWING EXISTING CABLE Photo · 13 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF INTERNAL CABLE ROUTE Photo · 13 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF SUPPORTING DOCUMENT FOR THE WORKS BackGround Papers · 13 Jul 2026 View ↗

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Site constraints 3

Grade B listed: Polwarth Parish Church And Hall, Polwarth Terrace, Edinburgh
List entry LB27335 · 0 m away · 5 more listed buildings within 150 m (2 Grade B, 3 Grade C)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic Environment Scotland ↗
Merchiston and Greenhill conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Scheduled monument 25 m away: Union Canal, Fountainbridge to River Almond
Its setting is a consideration for work nearby.
Nationally important archaeology protected by the Secretary of State. Work that affects the monument or its setting is rarely permitted.
Historic Environment Scotland ↗
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3

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Important details

Council
Edinburgh
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Postcode
EH11 1LU
Received
13 Jul 2026
Validated
13 Jul 2026
Ward
Morningside
Parish
Merchiston
Case officer
Show
Target decision
12 Sept 2026
Decision
Permission is not required
Decision date
7 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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How this decision compares

Decided in 25 days from validation, 30 days faster than Edinburgh's median of 55 for listed building works. Approved, as 94% of listed building works here are.

55%decided within 8 weeks
94%approved
624decided in the last year

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Public comments

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Last counted 12 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
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Historical activity at this location

32 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Withdrawn
Install telecommunications cabling.
25/05806/LBC
2025
Install telecommunications duct.
25/05788/LBC
2021 Approved
Installation of 1 no. GPS antenna.
21/06356/LBC
2019 Approved
To erect a wooden post on a new Peace Garden on the canalside of Polwarth Parish Church
19/01605/ADV
2018 Approved
Removal of 7No. Antennas and ancillary apparatus; Installation of 6No. Antennas and ancil…
18/05562/LBC
2017 Approved
Church frontage: twin-stemmed ash overhanging polwarth terrace and driveway of no.34 - to…
17/01909/TCO
2016 Approved
Prior notification of intention to install telecommunications equipment.
16/00107/PNT
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
32 Polwarth Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1LX
Extending the existing external metal side stairs to the attic level, creating a new acce…
25/06048/FUL
2025
Polwarth Parish Church 38 Polwarth Terrace Polwarth Edinburgh EH11 1LU
1. Whitebeam dismantle 1x mature tree infected with Dryad's Saddle (Polyporus squamosuse)…
25/05736/TCO
2025 Approved
Polwarth Parish Church 38 Polwarth Terrace Polwarth Edinburgh EH11 1LU
The proposed upgrade of an existing telecommunications base station comprising the remova…
25/05238/PNT
2025
27 Polwarth Terrace Polwarth Edinburgh EH11 1NH
T1 Sycamore - remove tree to ground level and grind out stump and surface lateral roots…
25/05291/TCO
2025 Refused
29A Polwarth Terrace Polwarth Edinburgh EH11 1NH
Conifer removal tree and replace with smaller tree or shrub.
25/01757/TCO
2024 Approved
44A Polwarth Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1NJ
Removal of existing conservatory and erection of engineered hardwood single storey glazed…
24/03836/LBC
2024 Approved
44A Polwarth Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1NJ
Removal of existing conservatory and erection of engineered hardwood single storey glazed…
24/03835/FUL
2023 Approved
30 Polwarth Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1LX
Proposal involves removal of non-original french doors, widening existing opening and ins…
23/06665/FUL
2023 Refused
27 Polwarth Terrace & 14 Ettrick Road Edinburgh EH11 1NH
Lime tree, remove. Himalayan Birch, prune canopy 15% & reshape, boundary group prune back…
23/04936/TCO
2023 Approved
27 Polwarth Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1NH
Carport built over existing driveway.
23/02199/LBC
2022 Withdrawn
42 Polwarth Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1NJ
Alter the existing single room attic space to form a snug, bathroom, bedroom, and an ensu…
22/03878/FUL
2022 Approved
42 Polwarth Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1NJ
Alter the existing single room attic space to form a snug, bathroom, bedroom, and an en-s…
22/03784/FUL
2022 Approved
Polwarth Parish Church Hall 36 Polwarth Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1LU
Removal of 6 No. antennas and all ancillary development. Installation of 16 No. antennas…
22/01311/FUL
2022 Approved
Polwarth Parish Church Hall 36 Polwarth Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1LU
Removal of 6 No. antennas and all ancillary development. Installation of 16 No. antennas…
22/01310/LBC
2022 Refused
Flat 1 33 Polwarth Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1NL
Stress cracks are visible in branch. - Remove., Horse Chestnut 0258. - Crown lift over st…
22/01392/TCO
2021 Approved
10 Gillsland Road Edinburgh EH10 5BW
Variation to approved scheme 20/01605/FUL for part demolition of single storey extension…
21/01121/FUL
2020 Approved
Polwarth Parish Church Hall 36 Polwarth Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1LU
Removing four roof vents - two being roofed over and other two being replaced.
20/04097/LBC
2020 Approved
10 Gillsland Road Edinburgh EH10 5BW
Part demolition of single storey extension structure to rear of dwelling, removing roof a…
20/01605/FUL
2020 Refused
10 Gillsland Road Edinburgh EH10 5BW
Conifer - remove to ground level.
20/01812/TCO
2020 Refused
10 Gillsland Road Edinburgh EH10 5BW
Goat willow - Crown reduce by 25% to reduce dominance along boundary line whilst still gi…
20/00594/TCO
2019 Approved
46 Polwarth Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1NJ
Forming new rear patio doors to the kitchen, new window to the utility room and bedroom N…
19/04819/FUL
2019 Refused
46A Polwarth Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1NJ
1 early mature Scots Pine on front driveway by west boundary. - Remove as roots will be d…
19/03524/TCO
2019 Refused
27 Polwarth Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1NH
Limes at front row - Lift and thin 30% max, Willow on drive - Dismantle as heaving paths…
19/01547/TCO
2018 Refused
Flat 1 33 Polwarth Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1NL
Remove young Deodar Cedar at main entrance to building - Too large for its position. Two…
18/01780/TCO
2017 Approved
34 Polwarth Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1LX
Form a new extension in the rear garden of the lower ground floor of the existing buildin…
17/04622/FUL