Planning applications lodged with the council’s planning department this week are detailed in the list below.
Applications which are of interest this week include:
Change of use from storage (Class 6) to form four serviced apartments with existing rooflights removed and replaced with new dormers to front and rear, replace existing doors with new doors and windows at 102 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ. 26/02166/FULSTL
The design proposes to convert a badly neglected Victorian engine shed into four serviced apartments. This proposal allows the retention of a piece of Leith Docks railway heritage and the only remaining part of the Leith North Goods Station, so contributing to the area’s character.
Another application of interest is for internal alterations at first floor level to form five serviced apartments at Unit 1, 14A South St Andrew Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AZ which is in the same building as Vietnamese restaurant Saigon Memories.
Any property owner seeking to build, improve or alter their home or commercial premises must have the correct consents. This begins with a planning application and usually progresses all the way to a completion certificate.
Some applications for large developments such as purpose built student accommodation have been referred to the government Reporter after refusal by the council. Alterations to some buildings may also need listed building consent which is dealt with simultaneously.
There is a class of alterations which are considered “permitted developments” and will not need any planning permission. There is more guidance here.
