Change of use applications in Edinburgh

There were 568 change of use applications in Edinburgh in the last 12 months. 11 involve HMOs. Of the 320 decided so far, 163 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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21 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/04189/LBC

26 Alva Street New Town Edinburgh EH2 4PY

Change of use of the existing basement office to short-term let accommodation, with minor internal alterations including reinstatement of a door withi...

Listed Building Consent Edinburgh
21 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/04033/CLESTL

2F 8 Drummond Place New Town Edinburgh EH3 6PH

Use as a short term let.

Certificate of Lawfulness Existing STL Edinburgh
20 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/04181/FUL

53 - 59 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 8LS

Conversion into a standalone commercial unit, including a shopfront replacement and internal alterations.

Planning Permission Edinburgh
19 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/04174/FUL

4 Comely Bank Place Mews Stockbridge Edinburgh EH4 1EB

Conversion of existing mews to form two dwellings, including works to the interior, roof, openings and formation of courtyards.

Planning Permission Edinburgh
19 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03654/FULSTL

Flat 4 55 Trafalgar Lane Bonnington Edinburgh EH6 4DQ

Change of use from residential flat (sui generis) to short-term let (sui generis).

Planning Permission STL Edinburgh
16 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/04149/FULSTL

Flat 9 19 Bridge Street Edinburgh EH15 1DB

Change of use of premises to short term let accommodation.

Planning Permission STL Edinburgh
15 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/04136/LBC

10 Royal Terrace Edinburgh EH7 5AB

Proposed sub division of existing terraced townhouse to form basement apartment and townhouse.

Listed Building Consent Edinburgh
15 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/04135/FUL

10 Royal Terrace Edinburgh EH7 5AB

Proposed sub division of existing terraced townhouse to form basement apartment and townhouse.

Planning Permission Edinburgh
13 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03601/FULSTL

Flat 32 5 Drummond Street Edinburgh EH8 9TT

Retrospective change of use of premises to short term let accommodation.

Planning Permission STL Edinburgh
13 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/04081/FULSTL

165 Gorgie Road Edinburgh EH11 1TJ

Part change of use of Class 1A to two serviced apartments with extension to rear.

Planning Permission STL Edinburgh
12 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/04084/LBC

11 John's Place Edinburgh EH6 7EL

Conversion of an existing Class 4 office space to create 4 new dwellings Class 9. Alterations include new structural openings, new partitions and a ne...

Listed Building Consent Edinburgh
12 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/04083/FUL

11 John's Place Edinburgh EH6 7EL

Conversion (change of use) of an existing Class 4 office space to create 4 new dwellings Class 9.

Planning Permission Edinburgh
12 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/04096/FULSTL

Flat 8 3 Haugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LT

Retrospective change of use of premises to short term let accommodation.

Planning Permission STL Edinburgh
12 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/04056/FUL

Land 30 Metres West Of 36 Stevedore Place Edinburgh

Change of use to car park (retrospective).

Planning Permission Edinburgh
9 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/04062/FULSTL

1F1 2 Hutchison Terrace Edinburgh EH14 1QB

Convert the existing attic space into a two bedroom short term let property including a new external staircase to provide private main door access.

Planning Permission STL Edinburgh
9 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03950/FUL

Land 100 Metres West Of Whitelees Standingstane Road Dalmeny South Queensferry

Change of use from agricultural field to dog-exercise area.

Planning Permission Edinburgh
9 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03823/FUL

14 Queensferry Street Edinburgh EH2 4PG

Change of use from Class 2 cafe to Class 3.

Planning Permission Edinburgh
8 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/04042/FULSTL

Flat 1 35 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT

Retrospective change of use of premises as short stay residential accommodation (short term let).

Planning Permission STL Edinburgh
7 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/04024/FULSTL

Flat 4 97 West Bow Edinburgh EH1 2JP

Retrospective change of use of residential flat to STL.

Planning Permission STL Edinburgh
7 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03987/FUL

BF, GF1, GF2, GF3 13 Great King Street Edinburgh EH3 6QW

Change of Use of ground and basement floors from Office (Class 4) to Residential (Class 9) with internal alterations across basement, ground and first...

Planning Permission Edinburgh
6 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/04018/FULSTL

2 Leopold Place Edinburgh EH7 5JW

Retrospective change of use of premises to short term let accommodation.

Planning Permission STL Edinburgh
5 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/04008/LBC

Lock Up 13A - 13B Northumberland Street North West Lane Edinburgh

The proposal encompasses the conversion of an existing mews garage and workshop with storage above to form a three bedroom short-term let, with ground...

Listed Building Consent Edinburgh
5 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03611/FULSTL

Lock Up 13A - 13B Northumberland Street North West Lane Edinburgh

The proposal encompasses the conversion of an existing mew garage and workshop with storage above to form a three bedroom short-term let, with ground ...

Planning Permission STL Edinburgh
5 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03961/FULSTL

2F2 46 Grindlay Street Edinburgh EH3 9AP

Use of premises as short stay residential accommodation short term let (in retrospect).

Planning Permission STL Edinburgh
2 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03968/FUL

38 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JX

Part change of use from Class 1A pawnbrokers to Class 1A pawnbrokers and sui generis flatted dwelling (two bed flat).

Planning Permission Edinburgh
2 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03723/FULSTL

56, 64 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1LS

Change of use from Class 4 (Business) to serviced apartments (sui generis), conversion of interiors to suit proposed use, with minor external alterati...

Planning Permission STL Edinburgh
2 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03721/LBC

56, 64 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1LS

Conversion of existing office building into serviced apartments. Internal layout changes to suit proposed use with minor external changes.

Listed Building Consent Edinburgh
1 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03663/LBC

80B George Street Edinburgh EH2 3BU

Proposed internal alterations and fit out to form restaurant on ground floor and sanitary to the basement along with all associated site works.

Listed Building Consent Edinburgh
1 Oct 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03955/LBC

38 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JX

Sub division of retail unit to form retail unit and two bedroom flat with all associated site works.

Listed Building Consent Edinburgh
30 Sept 2026 Approved 21 Oct 26/03947/PAN

101, 107, 107B, 107C Mcdonald Road Broughton Edinburgh EH7 4NW

Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of site for proposed residential development, affordable housing including potential ancillary comm...

Proposal of Application Notice Edinburgh
30 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03935/FULSTL

16 Regent Place Abbeyhill Edinburgh EH7 5SB

Retrospective change of use of premises to short term let accommodation.

Planning Permission STL Edinburgh
30 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03930/FULSTL

Unit 8 Holyrood Business Park 146 Duddingston Road West Duddingston Edinburgh EH16 4AP

Change of use from Class 5 use to short term let in retrospect.

Planning Permission STL Edinburgh
30 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03916/FULSTL

85 Joppa Road Portobello East Edinburgh EH15 2HB

Change of use from domestic dwelling house to short term let. Internal alterations, replacement dormer and windows to rear elevation, replacement roof...

Planning Permission STL Edinburgh
30 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03937/FULSTL

2F2 2 Greyfriars Place Old Town Edinburgh EH1 2QQ

Retrospective change of use of premises to short term let accommodation.

Planning Permission STL Edinburgh
30 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03467/FUL

Land 10 Metres West Of 4 Lady Nairne Loan Edinburgh

Change of use from vacant plot to domestic garden ground.

Planning Permission Edinburgh
28 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03680/FUL

Land 40 Metres South Of 13 Roseburn Street Edinburgh

Change of use to Class 6 (storage) and siting of 33 self-storage shipping containers and associated works on Land 80m southeast of Roseburn Street.

Planning Permission Edinburgh
25 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03845/FUL

Land 25 Metres East Of 57 Oxgangs Bank Caiystane Edinburgh

Change of use of land from being open space public park land to private garden grounds.

Planning Permission Edinburgh
25 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03820/FULSTL

13 Provost Milne Grove Scotstoun South Queensferry EH30 9PJ

Retrospective change of use of residential dwelling to short term let secondary letting.

Planning Permission STL Edinburgh
23 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03848/CLESTL

Flat 1 112B West Bow Old Town Edinburgh EH1 2HH

Use as short-term visitor and holiday accommodation. The property has been operated continuously for this purpose since 10 February 2011, with no inte...

Certificate of Lawfulness Existing STL Edinburgh
23 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03549/FUL

Craigiehall Riverside Road South Queensferry EH30 9TN

Change of Use of former barracks accommodation (Class 8A) to hotel (Class 7) inc. alterations and extension, demolition of store /garage structures, e...

Planning Permission Edinburgh
23 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03837/FULSTL

17B Hart Street Edinburgh EH1 3RN

Change of use from private sauna to serviced accommodation.

Planning Permission STL Edinburgh
22 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03473/FUL

1, 1B Redheughs Rigg Edinburgh EH12 9DQ

Change of Use from Office to Hotel (Class 7)

Planning Permission Edinburgh
22 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03834/FULSTL

58 - 66 Queen Charlotte Street Edinburgh EH6 7ET

Proposed Change of Use, Vehicle Showroom to 8 No Self Catering Studio Apartments (Sui Generis) with Parking.

Planning Permission STL Edinburgh
22 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03448/FULSTL

Lockup To The Rear Of 49 Melville Street Edinburgh

Demolition of the existing garage within the curtilage of the listed building and the erection of 2 No. terraced mews buildings providing 4 No. short-...

Planning Permission STL Edinburgh
22 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03814/FULSTL

1F1 194 Rose Street Edinburgh EH2 4AZ

Retrospective change of use of premises to short-term let accommodation.

Planning Permission STL Edinburgh
22 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03822/FULSTL

Flat 14 201 Broughton Road Warriston Edinburgh EH7 4QN

Retrospective change of use of premises to short-term let accommodation.

Planning Permission STL Edinburgh
21 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03816/FUL

Land 10 Metres South Of 64 Mayfield Road Edinburgh

Change of use from car sales to car valet with wash bay.

Planning Permission Edinburgh
21 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03810/FULSTL

2F1 129 Rose Street Edinburgh EH2 3DT

Retrospective change of use of premises to short-term let accommodation.

Planning Permission STL Edinburgh
19 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03702/FULSTL

3F2 95 Broughton Street Broughton Edinburgh EH1 3RZ

Retrospective change of use from residential flat to short term let accommodation (sui generis).

Planning Permission STL Edinburgh
18 Sept 2026 Awaiting Assessment 26/03802/FUL

12 Brougham Street Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9JH

Part change of use to from existing Class 1A premise to a residential flat. Property at rear of shop to be converted into a residential flat whlist th...

Planning Permission Edinburgh
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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