City Observatory 38 Calton Hill Edinburgh EH1 5AA Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Canopy and projecting signs; repaint entrance gates (as amended). Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 12 Sept 2026; it is now day 235.
Documents 5
Plans & drawings 1
Application forms 2
Site constraints 4
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- 35 mPlayfair's Monument, City Observatory, Calton Hill, EdinburghGrade A
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- 104 mNational Monument, Calton Hill, EdinburghGrade A
- 117 mRetaining Wall, Regent Road, EdinburghGrade B
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- 149 m20, 22 Calton Hill, EdinburghGrade B
Checked on 11 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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Decision outlook
Day 235, past the statutory target. 93% of extensions in Edinburgh are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 6 Sept 2026.
Plota live figures for extensions decided by Edinburgh in the last twelve months, from validation. Edinburgh decision record →
Public comments
75% object · in line with the UK average
Last counted 6 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Statutory expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
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