Complete demolition at Land 30 Metres South Of 26 Tolbooth Wynd, North Leith
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Edinburgh Development Management Sub-Committee on 25 Mar 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought complete demolition of the existing plinth and undercroft in the Leith Conservation Area.
“The site lies within the Leith Conservation Area.”
“The application is for a complete demolition of the existing plinth/under croft.”
Officer report
The site and its history
The site includes the plinth south of Linksview House, which is next to a category A listed building and has a fire-damaged vacant undercroft.
“To the north of the site is the 1960s Linksview House, an 11-storey slab block of flats and is category A listed (listed building reference: LB52404, date of listing: 30.01.2017).”
“There are a number of listed buildings near to the site, including, South Leith Parish Church, Kirkgate, which is category A listed (LB27466, 12/14/1970); Trinity House, 99 Kirkgate, which is category A listed (LB27834, 12/14/1970); St Mary Star Of The Sea RC Church, 106 Constitution Street, which is category B listed (LB27358, 12/14/1970); and Church Hall, St Mary Star Of The Sea, 106 Constitution Street, which is category C listed (LB27372, 3/29/1995).”
Officer report
Why officers supported it
Officers considered the plinth to have little townscape value and found that demolition and redevelopment would preserve and enhance the conservation area.
“The existing plinth is integral to Linksview House due to its close association to this 11- storey, category A listed tower block. However, the plinth is not part of its statutory listing, and the under-croft car park has fire damage and has been vacant for a number of years. In addition, there were previously flats sited on the plinth prior to its demolition under application 19/02728/CON which did not make a positive contribution to the conservation area.”
“Compared to the existing situation, the redevelopment of the site through its design and layout will result in beneficial gains to the character and appearance of the conservation area. Existing features within the site, including the plinth and key pedestrian links have been incorporated and enhanced through the design.”
Officer report
The committee’s decision
The committee granted planning permission subject to the conditions, reasons and informatives set out for the application.
“25/05732/CON – Report by the Chief Planning Officer To GRANT planning permission subject to the conditions, reasons and informatives as set out in section C of the report by the Chief Planning Officer.”
Minutes
Sources
- Edinburgh Development Management Sub-Committee minutes, 25 March 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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