Palace Of Holyrood House 23 Abbey Strand Edinburgh EH8 8DX Data via plota.co.uk

26/02826/LBC - Listed Building Consent Approved

Proposal

Replacement of three existing ticket office windows with new double-glazed timber windows incorporating integrated communication systems, and installation of three retractable awnings. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
6 Jul 2026
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Approved
26 Aug 2026

Approved on 26 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 27 Aug 2026

Site constraints 5

Scheduled monument: Holyrood Abbey, precinct and associated remains
Scheduled monument consent is needed for any work to it, separate from planning permission.
Nationally important archaeology protected by the Secretary of State. Work that affects the monument or its setting is rarely permitted.
Historic Environment Scotland ↗
Grade A listed: Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh
List entry LB28022 · 1 m away · 10 more listed buildings within 150 m (5 Grade A, 5 Grade B)
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 ↗
World heritage site: Edinburgh World Heritage Site Boundary
Nationally designated heritage. Its significance and setting carry great weight.
Registered parks and gardens, battlefields, world heritage sites and protected wrecks are designated heritage assets: harm needs clear and convincing justification.
Historic Environment Scotland ↗
Old Town 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.
Also on the record
SSSI 236 m away: Arthur's Seat Volcano.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3

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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Important details

Council
Edinburgh
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Postcode
EH8 8DX
Received
6 Jul 2026
Validated
6 Jul 2026
Ward
City Centre
Parish
Old Town
Case officer
Show
Target decision
5 Sept 2026
Decision
Granted
Decision date
26 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
James Grieve Architects

How this decision compares

Decided in 51 days from validation, about the council's usual 49 days. Approved, as 93% of extensions here are.

65%decided within 8 weeks
93%approved
1,430decided in the last year

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

Public comments

1comment received
1 objecting

1 neighbour consulted · Last counted 27 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No