3F5 168 Albert Street Edinburgh EH7 5NA Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Retrospective change of use from residential dwelling to short-term let accommodation for up to 3 guests, with no structural alterations to the property. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 3 Nov 2026 and 24 Nov 2026, from Edinburgh's recent changes of use.
Documents 9
Statements & assessments 1
Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 1
Other documents 6
Site constraints 1
Checked on 6 October 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 58 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
100% object · above the UK average of 74%
105 neighbours consulted · Last counted 27 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Comments by
- 23 Sept 2026
- Statutory expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
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23 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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The consultation period closed on 23 Sept 2026.