85 Joppa Road Portobello East Edinburgh EH15 2HB Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/03916/FULSTL
Change of useExtensions & alterations
Council
Edinburgh
Date received
29 Sept 2026
Date validated
30 Sept 2026
Postcode
EH15 2HB

Description

Change of use from domestic dwelling house to short term let. Internal alterations, replacement dormer and windows to rear elevation, replacement roof to existing rear extension, new rooflights and façade treatment to existing rear extension. Data via plota.co.uk

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Decision outlook

Plota predicts a decision between 3 Dec 2026 and 24 Dec 2026, from Edinburgh's recent changes of use.

Day 5 of the 56-day target. Edinburgh usually decides changes of use by day 77.

Day 572 days to the predicted decision (day 77)
29%decided within 8 weeks
50%approved
13%go to committee

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Edinburgh in the last twelve months, from validation. Edinburgh decision record →

Site constraints 4

Portobello 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.
Special protection area about 133 m away: Firth of Forth
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
SSSI about 133 m away: Firth of Forth
Natural England may need consulting, depending on what is proposed.
Sites of special scientific interest are the best wildlife and geological sites in the country. Development likely to harm one is rarely permitted.
Also on the record
2 listed buildings within 150 m of the postcode pin.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 3 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. 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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Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

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Nearby activity

2025 Refused
55 Joppa Road Edinburgh EH15 2HB
Sycamore tree, felling.
25/06557/TCO
2025
16 Esplanade Terrace Edinburgh EH15 2ES
Single storey rear extension to create an open plan kitchen /dining /utility area. Extern…
25/04578/FUL
2025
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2024 Approved
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Subdivision of rear garden of 87 Joppa Road, and construction of 2-bedroom, 2 storey dwel…
24/04119/FUL
2024 Approved
16 Woodside Terrace Joppa Edinburgh EH15 2JB
Demolish existing porch and erect new porch.
24/03658/FUL
2024 Withdrawn
16 Woodside Terrace Edinburgh EH15 2JB
Demolish existing porch and erect new porch, alter garden and garden wall to enlarge exis…
24/02123/FUL
2024 Approved
23 Esplanade Terrace Edinburgh EH15 2ES
Demolition of existing rear porch outbuilding, internal and external alterations includin…
24/02101/FUL
2023 Approved
57 Joppa Road Portobello East Edinburgh EH15 2HB
Relocate greenhouse and erect garden room.
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2023 Approved
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Installation of solar panels. As amended.
23/02896/FUL
2023 Approved
11 Woodside Terrace Edinburgh EH15 2JB
Installation of new garden room.
23/01390/FUL
2023 Approved
24 Esplanade Terrace Edinburgh EH15 2ES
Proposed extension to rear of dwellinghouse to create new sitting area /utility room. (AS…
23/00547/FUL
2022 Approved
79 Joppa Road Edinburgh EH15 2HB
Erect front dormer, alter and replace rear windows, install roof window, and sun tunnel t…
22/03082/FUL
2022 Approved
87 Joppa Road Edinburgh EH15 2HB
Ground floor single storey extension to rear including enlarge existing opening to form k…
22/01967/FUL
2022 Approved
27 Esplanade Terrace Edinburgh EH15 2ES
Alterations and extensions inc. PV to main and outshot roofs and demolition of existing g…
22/00342/FUL
2021 Approved
9 Woodside Terrace Edinburgh EH15 2JB
Replace existing porch, internal alterations, new side extension and dormer window.
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2021 Approved
19 Esplanade Terrace Edinburgh EH15 2ES
Addition of rear extension.
21/04118/FUL
2021 Approved
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2017 Approved
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Create new kitchen/dining room from two rear rooms. Form folding/sliding doors in existin…
17/00927/FUL
2017 Approved
37 Morton Street Edinburgh EH15 2JA
Create new kitchen/dining room from two rear rooms, form new folding sliding doors to rea…
17/00441/LBC
2016 Approved
15 Woodside Terrace Edinburgh EH15 2JB
Two storey flat roof extension to side of property.
16/06016/FUL
2016 Approved
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Not sure but think it may be Ash - Remove tree.
16/05559/TCO
2016 Approved
29 Esplanade Terrace Edinburgh EH15 2ES
Repaint the front elevation and front door; Remove existing garage and rear timber gate t…
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