Drainage channels and outfalls at Land 240 Metres Northwest Of 26 Bath Road, Edinburgh

Summary of planning committee decision

Decided by Edinburgh Development Management Sub-Committee on 24 Jun 2026.

24/01343/LBCApproved

What was proposed

Consent was sought for drainage channels leading to Edinburgh Dock’s southern wall and outfalls discharging into the dock basin.

“Consideration was given to listed building and consent was sought for the formation of surface water drainage channels leading up to the southern dock wall of Edinburgh Dock and the formation of drainage outfalls within the southern dock wall out flowing into the dock basin.”

Minutes

The site and heritage

The works affect a listed dock, including historic setted surfaces, rail tracks and the surrounding setting of listed buildings.

“The proposals include the construction of two new drainage corridors across the site of the docks out flowing into the dock basin. Such works will have an impact upon the fabric of this B-listed structure. In particular the works will require the lifting of surviving historic dockyard public realm comprising setted surfaces and rail tracks.”

“These historic surfaces and infrastructure should be recorded in detail and carefully dismantled to ensure their restoration and conservation. A condition is recommended to ensure that detailed plans and mitigation are submitted for approval prior to works commencing on site to ensure that this is undertaken, this will detail how the material will be carefully lifted, stored, and restored and if damaged replaced on a like for like basis.”

Officer report

Officers’ assessment

Officers found the proposals would preserve the listed dock and nearby buildings’ settings, subject to archaeological and historic-fabric conditions.

“Subject to the recommended condition, the proposals would preserve the character and appearance of the category B listed Edinburgh Dock and the setting of neighbouring listed buildings in accordance with the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 and relevant HES guidance.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Historic Environment Scotland and Archaeology Services raised no objection, with Archaeology Services recommending a condition.

“NAME: Archaeology Services COMMENT: No objection. A condition is recommended. DATE: 10 April 2024”

Officer report

Public and community views

No public representations were received, while the community council asked for further opportunity to view and comment.

“This application was advertised as affecting a listed building. No representations were received.”

“Leith Harbour and Newhaven Community Council (LHNCC) commented that they consider that the public should be given further opportunity to view and comment on the application.”

Officer report

Committee discussion

The committee received details of the drainage proposals and the planning considerations before considering the application.

“24/01343/LBC. The Chief Planning Officer gave details of the proposals and the planning considerations involved and recommended that both applications should be granted. (a) Chief Planning Officer The nature of the development site was summarised, highlighting that the development would comprise of approximately 243 residential flats and circa 134 square metres of commercial space suitable for flexible commercial uses.”

Minutes

The vote

The committee voted to grant listed building consent subject to the conditions, reasons and informatives in the officer’s report.

“Edinburgh Council Webcasts Decision 1 (in relation to application no. 24/01341/PPP) To GRANT planning permission subject to the conditions, reasons and informatives, and a legal agreement, as set out in section C of the report by the Chief Planning Officer. Decision 2 (in relation to application no.”

Minutes

Councillors at the meeting

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Sources

  • Edinburgh Development Management Sub-Committee minutes, 24 June 2026
  • Agenda and papers (council website)

Source: Plota analysis of Edinburgh's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.

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At the meeting

Council
Edinburgh
Date
Wednesday 24 June 2026
Committee decided
Approved
Councillors
10SNP 3Conservative 2Green 2Lib Dem 2Labour 1Show councillors
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)
Application
The application (council website)

This committee's year

294 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 5 against officer advice.

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